FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER RESURFACING

A fractional CO2 laser is one of several laser technologies for skin resurfacing and renewal. It delivers short pulses of light energy to the skin, creating tiny columns of heat penetrating deep into the dermis.

CO2 lasers release energy at a specific wavelength of 10,600 nm. The water inside the targeted cells absorbs this wavelength and heats up. When the epidermis absorbs this wavelength, it removes the outermost layers of the skin. This method encourages the body’s natural healing response, resulting in the production of new collagen and elastin fibers.

The fractional CO2 laser can effectively treat a broad scope of skin matters, such as fine lines, scars, and spots. It is more selective than a full-face laser and can treat particular areas of the face, such as the forehead or cheeks. It can also target the entire face. Full-face treatments are more comprehensive and provide consistent results, yet may require longer recovery. 

 Fractional CO2 lasers are a versatile option for many individuals.

Common indications include:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Acne scars or other scarring
• Uneven skin texture
• Sun damage or photoaging
• Age spots
• Uneven skin tone
• Enlarged pores
• Skin laxity (loss of skin elasticity) and baggy eyes
• Wart removal

The fractional CO2 laser offers numerous benefits that result in smoother, more youthful-looking skin.

Heat-damaged skin below the ablation area contracts and shrinks, causing the collagen layers of the skin to tighten. When the skin heals, thicker layers grow back, leading to healthier, smoother skin with an even texture and tone.

A study found significant reductions in skin laxity, jowls, fat deposition, and horizontal neck line scores one month and one year after treatment for neck rejuvenation. One-year follow-up showed continued considerable improvement compared to the baseline. No complications were recorded.

Fractionated CO2 lasers can target wrinkles and fine lines caused by skin irregularities by melting them. During regeneration, the new skin that grows back is free of blemishes.

Several studies have shown that CO2 laser treatment can significantly improve the signs of aging on the forehead, glabella, and around the eyes and mouth.

CO2 laser resurfacing effectively treats acne, injury, and surgical scars by reducing their visibility. It minimizes the risk of scabbing compared to dermabrasion for surgical scars. Patients treated for acne scarring preferred the effects of a CO2ge spots

• Uneven skin tone
• Enlarged pores
• Skin laxity (loss of skin elasticity) and baggy eyes
• Wart removal
• Sebaceous hyperplasia (overgrowth or enlargement of the sebaceous glands)

Compared to other dermal lasers, CO2 lasers generate more heat and cause more significant blood clotting in the skin's blood vessels. This means there is less bleeding during a more extensive skin treatment.

The heat from a CO2 laser also helps speed up the healing process and creates a clean, bacteria-free surface on the skin. Fractional CO2 lasers use a fractionated beam, treating only a fraction of the skin at a time. This further enhances and speeds healing while lowering the risk of side effects.

Traditional CO2 lasers use a continuous beam of light to remove the top layer of skin, resulting in significant downtime and a higher risk of complications.

The results of fractional CO2 lasers can last 3 to 5 years[3] or even up to 10 years, depending on the initial complaint.

PRICES

1. Targeted areas: around mouth/smokers lines, under eye, hooded eyes = £150

Three sessions = £400

2. Targeted areas: cheeks, forehead = £185

Three sessions = £480

3. One area of the following: Face, Neck, Decolletage, Eyes. Hands = £280

Three sessions = £750

4. Two areas of the following: Face, Neck, Decolletage, Eyes, Hands = £470

Three sessions = £1280

5. Three areas of the following: Face, Neck, Decolletage, Eyes, Hands = £660

Three sessions = £1700

6. Four areas of the following: Face, Neck, Decolletage, Eyes, Hands = £890

Three sessions = £2300

7. Five areas of the following: Face, Neck, Decolletage, Eyes, Hands = £1050

Three sessions = £2800