CO₂ Laser Resurfacing

CO₂ laser resurfacing is an advanced treatment that uses a fractional carbon dioxide laser to remove damaged layers of skin with extreme precision. The laser energy stimulates new collagen growth, leading to smoother, firmer, and healthier-looking skin. It is one of the most effective treatments for skin ageing, scarring, and sun damage, and can also treat certain medical conditions.

How It Works

  1. Consultation – Your Dermatologist assesses your skin, medical history, and treatment goals

  2. Preparation – Anaesthetic cream, local anaesthetic, or sedation may be used depending on the depth of treatment

  3. Laser Treatment – The CO₂ laser removes tiny columns of skin while leaving surrounding skin intact, helping healing and collagen stimulation

  4. Healing Phase – New skin regenerates over the following days to weeks, with redness and peeling common

  5. Results – Skin becomes smoother, firmer, and more even-toned as collagen continues to remodel over the next 3–6 months

Indications for CO₂ Laser Resurfacing

  • Wrinkles & Fine Lines – Smooths lines around the eyes, mouth, and forehead; tightens skin for a fresher, younger appearance

  • Sun Damage & Ageing Skin – Improves uneven pigmentation, sun spots, and rough skin texture; stimulates collagen to restore firmness

  • Acne Scarring – Softens deep acne scars; smooths pitted and uneven skin

  • Surgical or Injury Scars – Reduces raised, thickened, or irregular scars; blends scars into surrounding skin more naturally

  • Rhinophyma (thickened skin of the nose due to severe rosacea) – Precisely reshapes and reduces excess tissue; restores normal nasal contour and appearance

  • Xanthelasma (cholesterol deposits around the eyes) – Safely vaporises cholesterol plaques; provides a smooth cosmetic result without major surgery

  • Precancerous Sun Spots (Actinic Keratoses) – Removes patches of precancerous change in heavily sun-damaged skin; can reduce future skin cancer risk

What to Expect

  • Downtime – Ranges from a few days (light resurfacing) to 1–2 weeks (deep resurfacing)

  • Aftercare – Careful wound care and sun protection are essential

  • Results – Long-lasting improvement in wrinkles, scars, rhinophyma, and xanthelasma

  • Repeat treatments – Sometimes required for deep scarring or advanced ageing

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most patients experience some heat or stinging during the procedure. Anaesthetic creams, local anaesthetic, or sedation can be used to keep you comfortable.

  • Superficial treatments may heal within 4–5 days, while deeper resurfacing can take up to 2 weeks. Redness may persist longer but gradually fades.

  • Improvements in scars and xanthelasma are permanent. For ageing and sun damage, results are long-lasting but the natural ageing process continues, so future touch-ups may be beneficial.

  • By removing precancerous sun spots and heavily damaged skin, CO2 laser can lower the risk of developing new skin cancers in treated areas.

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