CO2 Laser Resurfacing

What is CO2 laser resurfacing?

CO2 laser resurfacing uses targeted light beams to remove the topmost skin layer. This reveals fresh, healthier skin, rejuvenating your appearance.

Transcend Total Body Rejuvenation’s cutting-edge CO2RE system from Candela® uses carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers to reduce or eradicate damaged skin and stimulate collagen production.

Collagen is a protein found throughout your body that gives tissues plumpness and elasticity. With age, collagen levels naturally decrease, especially after menopause. The result is thinner, dryer skin with wrinkles and hollows.

CO2 laser resurfacing results in tighter, smoother, more youthful-looking skin. It’s also highly effective for treating many common blemishes.

What can CO2 laser resurfacing treat?

CO2 laser resurfacing effectively treats the following aesthetic concerns:

• Wrinkles
• Fine lines
• Scarring
• Unwanted pigmentation
• Uneven skin texture
• Poor complexion
• Sun spots

It can also treat medical issues, such as removing pre-cancers.

CO2 laser resurfacing is primarily a facial treatment but can also improve skin on the arms, hands, neck, and chest.

How does CO2 laser resurfacing work?

The CO2 laser focuses microscopic light beams into your skin in a grid pattern. The laser energy targets water, which is a significant skin component. Targeted tissue immediately vaporizes, removing brown spots and sun damage.

The microwounds CO2 laser resurfacing causes stimulate natural wound healing, triggering collagen production that, in time, tightens the skin and smoothes lines.

What can I expect from CO2 laser resurfacing?

Before you undergo CO2 laser resurfacing, the Transcend Total Body Rejuvenation team performs a thorough evaluation. They review your medical history, discuss your expectations to ensure you’re a suitable candidate, and recommend preparations like quitting smoking to enhance the results.

When you attend your CO2 laser resurfacing session, your provider applies topical anesthetic and injects a local anesthetic to maximize your comfort. You might benefit from mild sedation if you feel anxious, but you won’t need a general anesthetic.

Once you’re comfortably numb, your provider uses CO2RE system settings specifically modified to your skin type and the rejuvenation effects you desire. After treatment, your provider applies a soothing cream and goes through your post-care instructions. The entire procedure typically takes 60-120 minutes.

You should have visibly tighter, smoother skin a week after CO2 laser resurfacing. However, it can take 3-6 months for collagen to fully develop.

Call Transcend Total Body Rejuvenation to request a CO2 laser resurfacing evaluation or schedule a consultation online today.