Fractionated CO2 Laser

This advanced laser technology can help improve the appearance of your skin. Suited for wrinkles, scars, sun damage, age spots, uneven skin texture.

What is Fractionated CO2 Laser used for?

Fractionated CO2 laser is an ablative fractional skin resurfacing treatment that uses a laser beam to target and treat specific areas of the skin, leaving surrounding tissues intact.

It effectively address various skin concerns, including wrinkles, fine lines, scars, sun damage, age spots, and uneven skin texture. It offers a balance between effectiveness and downtime, with a shorter recovery period compared to traditional CO2 laser treatments.

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Benefits of Fractionated CO2 Laser

Reduced appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
Improve the appearance of sunspots and age spots
Promotes skin tightening by stimulating collagen production
Improved appearance of acne scars, surgical scars and other types of scars

Key Features of Fractionated CO2 Laser

How does Fractionated CO2 laser work?

Fractionated CO2 laser works by delivering precise and controlled laser energy in tiny columns or microbeams to the skin. This creates microscopic injuries in the targeted areas while leaving surrounding tissue untouched. The body's natural healing process is triggered, promoting collagen production and skin remodeling. Over the following weeks and months, the newly formed collagen remodels the treated skin, leading to improved texture, reduced wrinkles, and overall skin rejuvenation.

The full results of fractionated CO2 laser typically become visible over several weeks to months as the collagen remodeling process continues. The skin becomes smoother, firmer, and more radiant, with improved texture.

FAQs

• Acne and other types of scarring
• Age spots
• Freckles
• Pigmentation
• Skin laxity
• Sun damage
• Wrinkles
Precision Resurfacing: Fractionated CO2 is an ablative fractional resurfacing, designed to produce thousands of tiny treatment zones on the skin, small pillars or cylinders of skin being removed known as microthermal zones. For every microthermal zone the technology targets and treats intensively, it leaves the surrounding tissue unaffected and intact.
Shorter Downtime: This 'fractional' treatment allows the skin to heal much faster than if the entire area were treated at once, using the body's natural healing process to create new, healthy tissue, replacing skin imperfections.
Versatility: This treatment can be used on the face and anywhere else on the body including the hands, eyelids, chest and neck and can treat deeply or more superficially. We find it effective for fine lines, irregular skin texture, loss of elasticity, sun and age spots, pigmentation and acne scarring.
The patient will wear protective eyewear to shield their eyes from the laser light. The dermatologist then uses the Fractionated CO2 laser device to deliver controlled beams of laser energy to the skin.
Patients often describe the sensation during the procedure as a warm or prickling feeling.
Expectations & Downtime:
• This treatment does require downtime; post-treatment, you may experience a feeling similar to sunburn, with redness and light superficial bleeding and “oozing” occurring.
• Multiple sessions may be recommended to achieve optimal results.
• Complete recovery may take up to two weeks, although in most cases, make-up may be applied and physical activity resumed after seven days.

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Please note that all treatment options offered at the Dermatology Institute of Victoria require a consultation with one of our practitioners prior to any treatment being administered. Ask a question or request an appointment through the form below.

Before & After: Fractionated CO2 Laser

*Fractionated CO2 laser for Xanthelasma on eyelid performed by Professor Greg Goodman AM, Specialist Dermatologist MED0001056585. Results are individual and may vary. Patient consent obtained for the use of these images.

Please note: All procedures carry risks, potential side effects, and possible complications, and may not be suitable for everyone. A consultation with a registered health practitioner is required to determine if this treatment is appropriate, and further information will be provided before you decide to proceed. Outcomes cannot be guaranteed and results vary between individuals. Before and after images reflect the patient pictured and may differ for others.

This content is intended for persons aged 18 years and over. Patients under 18 are subject to a mandatory seven-day cooling-off period before proceeding with any non-surgical cosmetic procedures. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please seek personalised guidance from a registered health practitioner regarding your individual circumstances.