What is the Fractional CO2 Laser Used For? | Choicy Beauty- a beauty training academic

The fractional CO₂ laser is one of the most effective resurfacing lasers. In fact, it is commonly referred to as the gold standard technology for laser resurfacing; this means that the fractional CO₂ laser is the laser that all other lasers are compared against. Dr. Schweiger explains that, [The fractional CO₂ laser works by sending tiny columns of energy through the skin`s surface, ablating the surface of the skin and stimulating the production of healthy collagen."

The fractional CO₂ laser is used to treat acne scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, sun damage, and scarring. For most indications, one treatment with the fractional CO₂ laser is sufficient, there is no need for a series of laser treatments. The fractional CO₂ laser, since it is an ablative laser, requires that patients plan for approximately five days of `downtime` after their treatment. Some improvement in the skin`s texture is appreciated at one week following the treatment, while the final improvement takes months to produce.

Prior to your fractional CO₂ laser treatment, a topical numbing cream is applied to the area of the skin to be treated. This cream is removed prior to the treatment; the treatment itself is then very comfortable. We will review the instructions for post-treatment care prior to your leaving the office. For most patients, we recommend the use of Aquaphor to the skin for three days following the treatment, and then switching to a topical prescription healing cream called Biafine some skin product.