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CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser resurfacing is an advanced dermatological treatment used for the deep rejuvenation of the skin, the correction of wrinkles and the fading of scars. The procedure uses laser light with a wavelength of 10,600 nm, which targets the water in the skin cells and produces a controlled regeneration of the cutaneous tissue.
By precisely vaporising micro-zones of the epidermis and the dermis, the laser strongly stimulates the production of new collagen and sets off a natural process of dermal remodelling. The results carry on improving gradually, even 3 to 6 months after the treatment.
The benefits of CO2 laser resurfacing
Once the skin has healed, patients notice:
- A finer, more even skin texture
- A reduction in both superficial and deep wrinkles
- The softening of post-acne and post-surgical scars
- Greater firmness and elasticity
- Smaller, less visible pores
- A more even skin tone
CO2 laser resurfacing is considered the gold standard in deep facial rejuvenation, thanks to how effectively it stimulates collagen and remodels the skin.
When CO2 laser treatment is indicated
The treatment is recommended for:
- Fine lines and deep wrinkles
- Skin laxity (sagging skin)
- Uneven skin texture
- Enlarged pores
- Sun-damaged skin (photoageing)
- Post-acne scars
- Post-surgical and post-traumatic scars
Recovery after CO2 laser
How long recovery takes depends on the intensity of the energy used and on the number of passes performed.
Normal reactions after the procedure:
- Erythema (redness): 3–14 days
- Oedema (swelling): 2–3 days
- Peeling: 5–7 days
Full recovery can take between 1 and 4 weeks, depending on how deep the treatment was.
Essential aftercare
For results that are both good and safe, it is essential to:
- Apply a cream with SPF 50+ and high UVA protection every day
- Avoid direct sun exposure
- Follow your dermatologist's instructions strictly
- Use the products recommended for healing and soothing
Rigorous sun protection is crucial in preventing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Contraindications for CO2 laser resurfacing
The treatment is not recommended in the following situations:
- Pregnancy
- Active skin infections
- Active herpes
- A tendency to keloid scarring
- A very dark skin phototype (a higher risk of hyperpigmentation)
- Recent sun exposure
In conclusion
CO2 laser resurfacing is one of the most effective procedures for deep facial rejuvenation and the correction of scars. Being an advanced medical procedure, it calls for a dermatological assessment of your own skin and for strict adherence to the aftercare protocol, so that the results are both good and safe.
*Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing – article published in National Library of Medicine
*Efficacy of Microneedling and CO2 Laser for Acne Scar Remodelling: A Comprehensive Review – article published in National Library of Medicine