CO2 Laser Resurfacing

Along with “How long does CO2 laser resurfacing last?” our patients frequently ask if the procedure hurts. Most patients do not describe the treatment as painful, though they may feel discomfort on their skin. CO2re and fractional CO2 laser resurfacing treatments are less penetrative, though they still reach beyond the surface to deep dermal tissue and cause even less discomfort. Depending on your skin’s sensitivity, we apply numbing to nearly all our CO2 treatments and advise you on OTC pain medications after the treatment. 

Some people may feel tender after treatment. The provider will discuss the proper aftercare with you to ensure the best post-care results with minimal discomfort.

Many different factors can affect the total CO2 laser resurfacing cost. Other considerations are:

• How much skin surface area you want to treat
• Whether it’s combined with additional procedures

CO2 laser resurfacing costs are typically not covered by insurance providers. We recommend coming in for a consultation to determine what procedure works best and what your budget may look like. 

This laser skincare treatment is ideal for:

• Softening fine lines and rough skin texture
• Minimizing large pores
• Reducing brown pigment and evening out skin tone
• Lessening the presence of melasma (mask of pregnancy)
• Improving the appearance of acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks
• Scars, old and new, softening both skin texture and discoloration

Think of your skin as a portrait or digital photograph in need of restoration or touch up. Just as a damaged painting is restored one small area at a time, or a photographic image is altered, pixel by pixel, our Fractionated Co2 Pixel Laser Resurfacing improves the appearance of skin by affecting only a fraction of it at a time with thousands of tiny microscopic laser spots. In more detail, the Pixel laser light passes through an optic lens into the skin with tiny channels of heat. Healthy skin around each of these channels heals quickly and spreads over the tiny holes. The heat produced by the laser light tightens the skin by softening wrinkles, smoothing out scars and other texture problems, and minimizing pores, in addition to stimulating the skin’s natural collagen, resulting in skin improvement up to 6 months following the treatment. You will see healthier, firmer, smoother skin with minimal downtime.