Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is the most powerful skin rejuvenation treatment we offer — the gold standard for deep wrinkles, acne scarring, sun damage, and rough texture. By removing damaged outer skin in precise microscopic columns and heating the deeper layers, CO2 resurfacing triggers dramatic collagen rebuilding. One treatment can deliver what would take many sessions of milder therapies. At NewSkin Laser Center, CO2 resurfacing is physician-supervised and customized to your skin and downtime tolerance.
The fractional CO2 laser delivers energy in a grid of microscopic columns, vaporizing damaged tissue while leaving surrounding skin intact to speed healing. This "fractional" approach gives you the dramatic results of traditional full-field CO2 with significantly less downtime. As the skin heals over the following weeks, fresh collagen replaces old damaged tissue — and results continue improving for up to six months.
Numbing cream (and for deeper settings, additional comfort measures) is applied before treatment. A full-face session takes roughly 30–45 minutes. You'll feel heat and prickling, well controlled by the numbing.
Expect redness, swelling, and a sandpaper-like texture as the skin peels and renews over 5–10 days depending on treatment depth. Most patients take about a week of social downtime for a full-face treatment. Lighter settings heal faster. Strict sun avoidance and SPF are essential for several weeks.
Visible improvement once peeling completes, with continued tightening and smoothing over 3–6 months as collagen rebuilds. For many patients, one treatment is transformative; deep scarring may benefit from a second session.
If you want maximum correction in one treatment and can take several days of downtime, CO2 is unmatched. If you need minimal downtime, our IPL photofacial or non-ablative options may suit you better. Your physician will help you choose during your consultation.
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