Co2 Laser Colorado Springs Frequently Asked Questions
Details About CO2 Laser Service?
The CO2 laser is considered the most effective weapon for combating wrinkles, aging and many other skin imperfections. These treatments stimulate the dermis to produce new collagen. After treatment, your skin will be more elastic and smoother, without any scars or alterations to your natural facial expression.
How Does It Work?
Laser skin resurfacing targets the outer layer of your skin while simultaneously heating the lower layers in the dermis. This will promote collagen production. Ideally, new collagen fibers will help produce new skin that is smoother in texture and firmer to the touch.
How Could It Help You?
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It Improves Acne Scars & Spots.
If you have particularly bad acne or are accustomed to getting a lot of spots, CO2 laser treatment can help significantly improve the scarring associated with both of these issues.
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It Removes Wrinkles
Why look older when you still feel young at heart? Thanks to CO2 laser treatment, you can now look as old as you feel and take the quality of your skin back decades in time.
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It Offers Uniform Colouration
CO2 laser resurfacing enables your skin’s colour to seamlessly blend into itself, providing you with a uniform colouration that will help improve its overall appearance and firmness.
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It Repairs Skin Damage
While on the topic of uniform colouration, CO2 laser resurfacing can also help improve the complexion by repairing sun damage or scarring, after the initial redness associated with the treatment has subsided, and it combats a range of associated issues like rosacea.
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It Has A Short Downtime
You will be able to return to your normal day-to-day routine after around nine days post-treatment; a much shorter downtime compared to surgery or other types of treatment.
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It Provides Long-Lasting Results
Following the treatment, you can expect results to last for well over a year at least, with new skin collagen continuing to be created for up to three months post-treatment.
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It Works on Everyone
The treatment is applicable to a variety of patients – whether it’s an older person wanting to dramatically improve wrinkles and skin tightness, or a teenager looking for improvement in acne scars.
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The Pain is Manageable
Generally speaking, there are minimal risks involved for the patient, which are carefully managed, and the procedure itself is tolerable. The sensation is often described as similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin, but the sensation depends on the area of treatment, the depth of the laser and the individual’s pain tolerance.
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It’s Targets Specific Areas
Due to the highly specified nature of the lasers involved, CO2 laser resurfacing can target specific areas of the skin to provide a truly tailored treatment option for patients.
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It Can Enhance Mental Health
When you look great, you feel great – so, by improving the overall feel of your skin, or dealing with any issues you’re having, this could help boost your levels of self-esteem and confidence.
What To Expect During The Treatment?
The process involves the following steps.
- Before laser skin resurfacing, your skin needs to be prepared. This involves a series of treatments done several weeks prior to the procedure. The purpose is to increase your skin’s tolerance to professional treatments. It can also decrease your risk for side effects.
- On the day of the procedure, your doctor will apply a topical anesthetic to the area being treated. This is used to reduce pain and make you more comfortable during the procedure. If a large area of skin is being treated, your doctor may suggest a sedative or pain killers.
- Next, the skin is cleansed to remove any excess oil, dirt, and bacteria.
- Your doctor begins the treatment, using the selected laser. The laser is moved slowly around the designated area of skin.
- Finally, your doctor will dress the treatment area in wraps to help protect the skin at the end of the procedure.
What To Expect After The Treatment?
Individual results vary based on the extent of the initial concerns being treated. You can expect your results to last for several years once you’re done with your treatment sessions. However, the results aren’t permanent. You may need to repeat the procedure at some point.
Additional Details About The Procedure.
Note: This treatment requires downtime. A full face/neck treatment typically requires 7-10 days of healing. The eye area (Madonna lift) heals in about 3 days time.