CO2 laser resurfacing uses targeted beams of light to remove the superficial layer of your skin.

This type of laser treatment can:
address cosmetic skin issues, such as fine or deep lines, wrinkles, and acne scars
treat areas of skin discoloration, like sunspots and age spots
Depending on the issue being addressed, a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon might also use fractional lasers, another type of CO2 lasers.

Fractional lasers, however, are more superficial than traditional CO2 lasers, so they’re mainly used to address fine lines or blotchy skin.

How does CO2 laser resurfacing work?
C02 laser resurfacing uses pulses of laser light. These beams penetrate the skin’s surface, where water in the skin cells absorbs them.

When this happens, the epidermis, or superficial layer of your skin, is vaporized. The dermis, or middle layer, heats up, stimulating the growth of new

collagen fibers. As the area heals, new firmer, smoother skin replaces the old layers.

During CO2 laser resurfacing, a cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist can target specific areas of your skin with precision, so the treatment won’t affect

the rest of the skin nearby.

What are the benefits?

CO2 laser resurfacing can treat numerous cosmetic and medical skin issues, from visible signs of aging and sun damage to scars and skin cancer.

Fine lines and wrinkles CO2 laser resurfacing can lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It may prove especially effective on: crow’s feet,

or lines and wrinkles under and around the eyes lines and wrinkles on the forehead laugh lines, or those appearing around the mouth Not only can it

reduce the appearance of wrinkles right away, it also encourages collagen production, which can improve the health of your skin over time.

..Sun-damaged skin

Exposure to UV light may contribute to visible signs of skin aging, such as:

wrinkles
sagging due to decreased elasticity
rough and uneven skin texture
liver spots and sunspots
spider veins

CO2 laser resurfacing can significantly reduce the appearance of all of the above.

Baggy eyes
Loose skin above the upper and lower eyelids can cause what’s commonly known as “baggy” or “hooded eyes.”

CO2 lasers can help tighten skin, and they may also help improve eyelid skin laxity and minimize the appearance of baggy eyes.

Acne scars
C02 laser treatment helps reduce the appearance of acne scarring by stimulating collagen production that helps tighten and smooth out the scars.

Warts
Dermatologists usually recommend other treatment methods, like over-the-counter remedies or freezing, for warts. But they may use lasers on warts that don’t respond to other treatments.

Sebaceous hyperplasia
Sebaceous hyperplasia occurs when sebum gets trapped in an oil gland. When this happens, the gland becomes enlarged and causes a small, waxy bump on the skin, usual