Texture and pores
Rough texture and enlarged-looking pores resurface gradually as new tissue forms.
Laser skin resurfacing.
A fractional CO2 laser resurfaces skin to treat texture, acne scarring, tone, and fine lines. It is ablative, so the downtime is real. Individual results vary.
What it targets
One wavelength, surface and structure.
At 10,600 nm, the laser treats a grid of micro-channels, removing damaged tissue while leaving healthy skin between to speed healing and signal collagen to remodel.
Acne scarring
Atrophic acne scars are a primary target, with depth set by your provider.
Tone and fine lines
Sun-related dullness, uneven tone, and fine lines improve as the surface renews.
The device
Fractional CO2, set to your skin.
FDA-cleared fractional CO2 devices, operated by licensed providers and tuned to your skin at consultation.
Downtime is real
Because it is ablative, recovery is part of the treatment.
Redness, swelling, oozing, crusting, and peeling are expected, often for several days to about two weeks depending on depth.
Raw and weeping
Skin is red, swollen, and may ooze. Expect to rest.
Crusting and peeling
A bronzed, sandpaper texture develops and sheds. Do not pick.
Pink, then settled
New skin stays pink and sun-sensitive for weeks; final tone settles over months.
Aftercare
Sun avoidance is not optional after resurfacing.
Resurfaced skin burns and discolors easily, so strict sun avoidance and daily sunscreen are required.
- Avoid the sun. Stay out of direct sun while healing and use broad-spectrum SPF daily after.
- Keep it covered and moist. Follow your cleansing and ointment routine.
- Do not pick or exfoliate. Let crusts and peeling shed on their own.
- Pause actives. Hold retinoids, acids, and harsh products until cleared.
- Report concerns. Call us for unusual pain, spreading redness, or signs of infection.
Before & after
Real results, shown honestly.
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Candidacy & safety
Honest about who is, and is not, a candidate.
A consultation and candidacy assessment are required first, and some people are not candidates. We will say so.
Required first step
No resurfacing without an in-person medical consultation and candidacy assessment.
Standard before lasers
A test spot before a first session gauges how your skin responds.
Reviewed openly
Pregnancy, recent sun exposure, certain medications, and some skin or health conditions may rule this treatment out.
Questions
The questions we hear most.
What does fractional CO2 resurfacing treat?
Texture, acne scarring, uneven tone, and fine lines. It is not right for every concern, so a consultation determines whether it suits you.
How much downtime should I expect?
Real downtime, because the treatment is ablative. Redness, swelling, oozing, crusting, and peeling are common for several days to about two weeks depending on depth.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your concern, skin type, and depth. Some goals use a single deeper session, others a series of lighter passes, set at your consultation.
Is the device FDA-cleared?
Aesthetic laser devices are FDA-cleared, not FDA-approved. We use FDA-cleared fractional CO2 devices operated by licensed providers under medical supervision.
This page is general education, not medical advice, and does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Laser skin resurfacing is a medical procedure performed by or under the supervision of licensed medical professionals using FDA-cleared devices. It is ablative, with real downtime and risks reviewed at your consultation. Results are not guaranteed and individual results vary. A consultation and candidacy assessment are required before treatment.
The console
Start with a consultation.
Tell us your goal and we will say honestly whether resurfacing fits your skin. Consultations are complimentary.