02/10/2026
CO2 laser (Carbon Dioxide laser) uses infrared light absorbed by skin’s water to resurface skin, treating deep wrinkles, sun damage, scars, and improving texture, working by vaporizing microscopic layers of damaged skin to stimulate collagen and elastin for smoother, firmer, younger-looking skin, with modern fractional versions offering faster recovery than older, full-field methods.
How It Works
Mechanism: The laser targets water in skin cells, creating controlled micro-injuries that trigger the body’s healing response, replacing old collagen with new.
Types:
Fractional CO2: Treats tiny columns, leaving surrounding skin intact for quicker healing (7-10 days recovery).
Full-Field/Ablative: Removes entire skin layers for deeper results but requires longer downtime.
What It Treats
Deep wrinkles, fine lines
Sun damage, blotchiness
Acne scars, other scars
Skin laxity (tightening)
