CO2 Laser [Deep Skin Resurfacing]

WHAT IS CO2 LASER?

Deep Skin
Resurfacing

A Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser is an ablative resurfacing treatment considered the gold standard for dramatic skin rejuvenation. It works by emitting concentrated, fractional or fully ablative pulses of light energy that target water molecules in the skin cells.

Deep Wrinkle Reduction: Exceptionally effective for smoothing severe expression lines, crow's feet, and deep perioral lines (smoker's lines).

Scar Remodeling: Highly successful at flattening and softening deep acne scars, surgical scars, and traumatic scars.

Advanced Sun Damage & Pigmentation: Erases stubborn sun spots, actinic keratoses, and rough skin textures caused by chronic photoaging.

Significant Skin Tightening: Delivers powerful tightening for lax skin on the face, neck, or around the eyes compared to non-ablative lasers or radiofrequency treatments.

KEY BENEFITS

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Three Levels to Treat Your Skin

Each treatment is designed for different concerns and levels of intensity.
Dr. Lan will help you choose the option that's right for you

Ultra-Light

LIGHT CO₂ RESURFACING

For mild sun damage, uneven tone, dullness, and skin maintenance.

DOWNTIME: Pinkness and light peeling for 3-4 days

Ultra

DEEP CO₂ RESURFACING

For deeper wrinkles, more significant sun damage, and advanced texture concerns

DOWNTIME: Redness and peeling for 5-7 days.

Revive

CO₂ + RF MICRONEEDLING

Combines both technologies to address surface texture and deeper skin concerns in one treatment.

DOWNTIME: Varies by treatment depth, typically several days

How the Procedure Works

Precision Vaporization: The laser energy vaporizes microscopic columns of damaged skin (ablation), removing layers of aged or scarred tissue with extreme precision.

Controlled Thermal Heating: Simultaneously, the thermal energy heats the deeper dermal layers. This controlled heat causes immediate structural tissue tightening and triggers an intense, long-term healing response.

Collagen Remodeling: As the skin heals, it rapidly produces fresh, new collagen and elastin fibers, replacing old, damaged architecture with smoother, firmer, and more evenly pigmented skin.

What to Expect

Downtime: Because it is an ablative procedure that removes the outer skin barrier, recovery is intensive. Expect significant redness, swelling, and peeling (often requiring 1 to 2 weeks of social downtime while the skin re-epithelializes).

Longevity: Results are exceptionally long-lasting—often spanning several years—because it fundamentally alters and rebuilds the dermal matrix.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most clients tolerate it very well. We apply numbing cream beforehand. You may feel warmth and pressure, but comfort is actively managed

  • Refine and Ultra-Light are often done in a series of 3. Ultra may be one session. Revive is usually 1–3. Your plan is customized.

  • Many skin types can be treated. Your provider evaluates this during consultation to choose safe settings and modality.

  • Usually within 24–72 hours depending on treatment level

  • Pricing varies by treatment type and area. We provide exact pricing after your consultation and offer package options when appropriate.

  • CO2 Laser Resurfacing: This is an ablative treatment, meaning it uses precise light energy to gently remove the outer layers of damaged skin while heating the tissue underneath. It forces a total surface reset, clearing away years of sun damage, fine lines, and rough texture all at once.

    Morpheus8: This is a non-ablative treatment that combines microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy. Instead of removing the top layer of skin, tiny pins deliver warming energy deep into the underlying tissue. It remodels and tightens the skin from the inside out.

Before & After