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.

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.

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.

A numbing cream will be used for Fractional CO2 so the treatment should be comfortable.

Skin will appear very red (similar to a sunburn). Patients may also notice some pinpoint bleeding and swelling.

5-7 days of downtime. The skin will appear very red similar to a sunburn. You should also expect swelling.

The results from CO2 will vary based on how well you take care of your skin following treatment, having a skincare regimen in place and reducing your treatment areas to sun exposure will help to maintain them.

We recommend 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. It can take up to 6 months for full results.

Normal aging will continue to take place so longevity and results will vary. Those trying to diminish acne scars may need to return for another treatment in 3-6 months following their first procedure in order to achieve the best results. For those looking for anti-aging, one treatment every 1-2 years as maintenance if typically sufficient to maintain skin laxity and tone.

If patients do not also treat with Botox or Dysport every 3-4 months the wrinkles may return.

We recommend a series of 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. We do offer a single session for those just needing a routine maintenance treatment. Full results can take up to 6 months.

It is safe, but only for those with light skin types/tones. This procedure should be done by a licensed medical provider.

No, Fractional CO2 is ablative and Fraxel is non-ablative. An ablative laser wounds the skin, a non-ablative does not.