Fractionated CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

In our medical practice, we see a lot of patients that complain of accelerated signs of skin aging due to overexposure to the sun. South Florida is “ground zero” for UV radiation exposure due to our climate and our latitude on the map. This increased exposure to the sun’s rays has a direct effect on how our skin ages, as well as how at risk we are for skin cancer.

By using a fractionated CO2 laser, we can effectively eliminate sun damage, soften your fine lines and wrinkles, tighten up pore size, reduce acne scarring, and tighten your facial skin due to the laser’s effect on the collagen in your dermis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long will the results of laser skin resurfacing last for sun damage?
If you follow our post laser instructions, protect your skin with SPF 30+ sunscreen, and be mindful of the harm of direct sun exposure without skin protection, this laser procedure should last years.

How long will the results of laser skin resurfacing last for acne scarring or wrinkle reduction?
This depends on the degree of acne scarring or wrinkles and creases present. It is common to expect this procedure to be repeated more than once to reach your goal improvement in skin texture due.

When is the "right" time to have laser skin resurfacing?
The answer to this question depends on your schedule and when you can afford downtime staying indoors for 4-6 days.

Does laser skin resurfacing hurt?
The overwhelming majority of our patients do not complain of this being painful because we use a protocol that incorporates topical numbing medication, nerve blocks, as well as oral analgesic medication. The most common sensation felt immediately after the procedure is heat, which is treated well with ice compress and a cooling jet of air.

When can I resume social activities?
Depending on what your social activities are, typically they can be resumed within 1 week.

Does it matter what time of the year laser skin resurfacing is done?
It doesn’t matter what time of year this procedure is completed. It depends upon your schedule.

Can suntanned skin be treated?
We typically do not use this fractionated laser skin resurfacing procedure on actively sun tanned skin. In fact, we only recommend this procedure to patients with lighter skin types. This would be determined by one of our board certified medical doctors upon your consultation in our office.

How much improvement of wrinkles can I expect?
Wrinkle improvement depends upon the degree of wrinkling and where the wrinkles are located. The combination of co2 laser with Botox/Dysport/Xeomin is the GOLD standard for non-surgical wrinkle reduction.

How much does it cost?
The price of the procedure depends on what part or parts of your face and/or chest that require treatment. This will be determined upon consultation with one of our board certified medical doctors in our office. In general, individual parts of the face are $500/area (forehead, around the eyes and nose, cheeks, or around the mouth), $1,000 for chest alone, or $2,000 for full face fractionated co2 laser skin resurfacing.