What is the Fractional CO2 Laser?
Fractional CO2 laser is used to restore your skin’s youthful appearance. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is a precise and effective way to tighten the skin of the face, reduce sun spots or freckles and reduce or even eliminate wrinkles. It is the most powerful laser for wrinkle reduction.
Your laser treatment can be performed in the office under local and topical anesthesia or in the outpatient surgical facility if IV sedation is preferred. The treatment takes approximately 1 hour to complete.
CO2 Fractional Laser Recovery
Healing is related to the intensity of treatment. For deep lines, your recovery would be one week of downtime and 4-6 weeks of improving pinkness of the skin. For patients who need just a little tightening, the laser can be adjusted for minimal recovery.
CO2 laser skin resurfacing offers versatility and deep skin tissue treatment that promotes collagen production, improves skin texture and minimizes skin damage (wrinkles, scars and spots) for long-lasting facial rejuvenation and youthful results. Dr. Stevens can determine if this laser treatment is the best option for your needs, and candidacy often comes down to skin tone and time.
Skin tone is the primary issue for people interested in laser treatment with the CO2 fractional laser. Dark skin tones are more at risk of complications because laser skin resurfacing works by targeting damaged tissue and specific pigments. Lasers require contrast to identify skin concerns against the natural skin tone, and the laser could affect healthy skin tissue in these patients, causing adverse results.
Another aspect to consider is recovery time. CO2 fractional treatments are more invasive than other laser technologies, requiring a recovery time of up to two weeks. You may wish to stay away from your workplace until you feel comfortable with your facial appearance after laser skin resurfacing. Some people may work from home during this time, while others need to take time off.
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Schedule a consultation in Fort Myers with facial plastic surgeon Dr. Douglas Stevens. Dr. Stevens and his talented staff offer a wide selection of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures to rejuvenate your appearance and restore your youthful facial features.
