Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment

Restore smoother, healthier-looking skin with CO2 fractional laser resurfacing, designed to improve wrinkles, texture, and sun damage through collagen renewal.

What You Need to Know About Getting Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment in Atlanta

What Is Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment?

Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an advanced skin rejuvenation treatment that creates thousands of microscopic treatment zones in the skin to stimulate collagen production and accelerate skin renewal. By treating only a fraction of the skin at a time, it can improve wrinkles, acne scars, texture, pore size, sun damage, and skin laxity while allowing for faster healing than traditional CO2 laser resurfacing.

The Fractional Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser is a procedure offered at WIFH that provides skin resurfacing with exceptional results. Fractional CO2 can address many issues, including:

Skin texture
Loose skin/skin laxity
Fine lines/wrinkles
Enlarged pores
Collagen production
Sun damage
Overall anti-aging

In the past, CO2 lasers required lengthy recovery time and were unable to target specific trouble spots with precision. Thanks to advances in medical technology, we are now able to offer an advanced CO2 laser that provides more precise treatment with a fraction of the recovery time.

It is important to note that CO2 Laser can only be performed on light skin tones.

How Does Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment Work?

The Fractional CO2 device uses a computer-guided laser to deliver energy in a grid-like pattern which creates “micro wounds” in the skin (up to 20% of the skin’s surface). The heat from the laser enters these wounds and stimulates collagen production – similar to aerating a lawn. By wounding only a fraction of the surface, it allows the existing skin and collagen fibers to blend and strengthen the unwounded tissue, resulting in 5-7 days of downtime.

The laser also remodels the existing collagen, making the skin much smoother. Practitioners can customize treatments to individual patient needs by adjusting parameters on the laser.

The result: It diminishes the appearance of scarring, improves texture, reduces pore size, eliminates sun damage, tightens the skin, diminishes fine lines, and softens deeper wrinkles that Botox and Dysport cannot.

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Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment Risks & Side Effects

Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is a highly effective treatment, but it is not appropriate for everyone. During your complimentary consultation, a WIFH practitioner will review your skin type, medical history, and treatment goals to ensure the procedure can be performed safely and effectively. What you need to know:

This procedure is only safe for light skin types/tones and can be performed by Dr. Cox or a member of his highly skilled clinical team.
It is imperative that patients refrain from sun exposure at least 4-weeks prior to treatment. For this reason, many of our patients choose to have this procedure in the fall and winter months.
Pregnant women should not have Fractional CO2 Laser treatments.

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Preparing for Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment

4 Weeks
Before

Please note:

Some patients may require a pre-treatment (discussed during consultation) to achieve optimal results.
Avoid sun exposure and self-tanners.
Recent sun exposure will require rescheduling.

2-3 Weeks
Before

Please note:

2 weeks prior: Avoid IPL or BBL treatments.
3 weeks prior: Avoid waxing and chemical peels.

1 Week
Before

You should avoid:

Medications and supplements that increase bleeding or bruising (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Vitamin E, Fish Oil).
Topical retinols, Tretinoin, glycolics, AHAs/BHAs, and exfoliants.

Week Of
Treatment

You should avoid:

Alcohol and cigarette smoking.
Begin prophylactic Valtrex 2 days prior and continue 7 days post-treatment to prevent cold sores (required for all patients).
Treatment cannot be performed with active acne, cold sores, or open lesions.

Day Of
Treatment

Please note:

Minimal day-of preparation required.
Arrive with a clean face (no makeup); cleansing available if needed.
Exercise before your appointment, as post-treatment exercise is not recommended.

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What To Expect During The Procedure

Numbing & Prep

A topical numbing cream will be applied to the face and left on for approximately one hour to ensure a comfortable experience. Most patients find this to be very effective in minimizing any discomfort.

Once the skin is numb, we’ll cleanse the cream and prep the treatment area. Protective eyewear will be placed, and then a single pass will be made over the entire face to ensure full, even coverage.

The Treatment

The fractional CO₂ laser delivers controlled energy to the skin, triggering collagen production and resurfacing the skin to improve texture, tone, and firmness. Patients may feel a warm or prickling sensation, but discomfort is minimal due to the numbing process.

Once the treatment is complete, we’ll first apply a calming mask to soothe the skin and reduce redness. After that, we’ll apply a recovery balm and sunscreen. You’ll also go home with a post-care kit and detailed instructions to support rapid healing and protect your skin in the days that follow.

The actual fractional CO2 treatment will only take approximately 45 minutes to complete, but when numbing time is factored in, patients will be with us for about 1.5 to 2 hours.

PRP and PureGF Add-On

To boost recovery and results, you can enhance your Fractional CO2 treatment with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) or Pure GF (Pure Growth Factor):

Traditional PRP is drawn from your own blood and spun to concentrate your body’s natural healing factors. It’s applied immediately post-treatment to speed recovery, reduce inflammation, and stimulate collagen production.
PureGF (Pure Growth Factor) contains over 450 active growth factors vs 7-25 in traditional PRP, is less than 24 hours old, and requires no blood draw. Its potency is not impacted by age, health, or lifestyle, offering a consistent, advanced regenerative option.

Recovery & Aftercare

Fractional CO2 recovery is an important part of the treatment process, and following aftercare instructions carefully helps support healing and results.

Patients will likely experience immediate redness, swelling, and pinpoint bleeding. Patients should anticipate some redness (like sunburn) and swelling to last up to seven days after the procedure and can experience some mild peeling for the first few days.
It is extremely important to avoid the sun for at least four weeks following the procedure.
We provide all patients post-procedure skin care products to be used for the week following treatment. Please be prepared to wash your face at least three times a day.
Many of our patients are able to apply make-up as early as five days after the procedure but be prepared to spend 5-7 days without make-up. We recommend a tinted SPF during this healing time, and to NOT wear any foundation or concealer.
Because the skin is responding like it would to a wound, patients will continue to see improvements of the skin for up to six months following treatment. For optimal results, we recommend a series of three treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

Cost of Fractional CO2 in Atlanta

CoolPeel & Fractional CO2	Price	Patient Appreciation Sale
CoolPeel - Face and Neck Single Session	$825 (does not include post-procedure kit)	$825
CoolPeel - Face and Neck 4-Pack	$3,000	$2,475 Save $825!
CoolPeel - Face, Neck, and Chest Single Session	$1,000 (does not include post-procedure kit)	$1,000
CoolPeel - Face, Neck, and Chest 4-Pack	$3,700	$3,000 Save $1,000!
CoolPeel - Chest Single Session	$825 (does not include post-procedure kit)	$825
CoolPeel - Chest 4 pack	$3,000	$2,475 Save $825!
CoolPeel - Undereyes Single Session	$350 (does not include post-procedure kit)	$350
CoolPeel - Undereyes 4-Pack	$1,200	$1,050 Save $350!
Fractional CO2 - Face and Neck Single Session	$1,300 (does not include post-procedure kit)	$1,300
Fractional CO2 - Face and Neck 3-Pack	$3,600	$2,600 Save $1,300!
Fractional CO2 - Face, Neck, and Chest Single Session	$1,850 (does not include post-procedure kit)	$1,850
Fractional CO2 - Face, Neck, and Chest 3-Pack	$5,250	$3,700 Save $1,850!

Get a Complimentary Consultation

Consultations are very important, thus required when considering a resurfacing procedure like Fractional CO2 laser. At the consultation, patients will meet with a member of our clinical team so that we can get to know you and your skin goals. We also want to make sure you are an appropriate candidate for CO2 laser and recommend the appropriate pre-treatment skincare regimen.

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Atlanta Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment FAQs

What is the Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment?

CO2 combines ablative CO2 skin resurfacing and collagen rejuvenation in a single laser, without the significant downtime of traditional CO2. It works to smooth away lines and wrinkles and firm and plump the skin tissue. It’s a great option for those seeking anti-aging or for treating fine lines and wrinkles that Botox and Dysport cannot.

How Does the Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment Work?

Fractional CO2 works by wounding or causing injury to the skin. Unlike traditional CO2 skin resurfacing that wounds 100 percent of the skin’s surface, Fractional CO2 only wounds up to 20 percent of the surface. It’s similar to aerating a lawn. The new collagen fibers and skin cells will grow into the existing skin cells, strengthening and smoothing the skin.

What does the Fractional CO2 Laser Treat?

Micro Fractional CO2 is indicated to treat sun damage, shrinking pore size, diminishing acne scars, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin tone and texture, and tightening the skin.