You likely invest time and care into your skincare routine. But while topical products are fantastic for daily maintenance and protection, you may find that certain concerns, like deeper lines or stubborn scarring, require a more powerful approach than creams and serums can offer.
This is where technologies like CO2RE laser resurfacing come in. Available here at AF Aesthetics, CO2RE is an advanced treatment option designed for those seeking more impactful and lasting results in their skin.
What Is CO2RE Laser Resurfacing?
CO2RE is a fractional ablative CO2 laser system. Let’s break down what that means:
CO2 Laser
A CO2 laser uses carbon dioxide as its active medium. This type of laser produces a specific wavelength of light that is absorbed by water molecules in the skin. Because skin tissue has a high water content, the energy from a CO2 laser can precisely target and vaporise skin cells. It is a powerful tool for skin resurfacing and treating various skin blemishes.
Ablative Laser
The term “ablative” means vaporising or removing tissue. An ablative laser works by removing the outermost skin layers. Earlier ablative technologies treated the full surface area of the skin, taking off the entire top layer to reveal clearer skin underneath. Though this approach is effective, it typically involves a longer recovery period because a large area of skin must heal.
Fractional Laser
Instead of treating the entire skin surface, a fractional laser delivers the laser energy in a pattern of microscopic dots or columns, leaving the surrounding tissue intact. The untreated areas help the treated areas heal faster, which means the fractional approach can provide significant results with less downtime than fully ablative CO2 systems.
What Are the Aesthetic Benefits of the CO2RE Laser?
What kinds of changes might you see in your skin after a CO2RE treatment? While everyone’s skin is unique and outcomes naturally vary, our patients often report benefits such as:
Reduced Appearance of Wrinkles and Fine Lines
CO2RE promotes collagen regeneration in the skin’s deeper layers. This encourages a natural plumping and smoothing effect and can lead to a noticeable softening in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Enhanced Skin Texture
If your skin feels rough or has large, visible pores, CO2RE can help. Laser resurfacing removes the damaged surface layers so your skin takes on a smoother look and feel. The process can also give your pores a refined, less prominent appearance.
Improved Skin Tone and Pigmentation Irregularities
Years of sun exposure, coupled with the natural ageing process, can leave skin with brown spots, age spots or a general unevenness in colour. The CO2RE laser targets pigmented areas for a clearer, more uniform complexion.
Reduced the Appearance of Certain Scars
By encouraging the remodelling of collagen in the scar tissue, CO2RE can minimise the appearance of acne scars and some surgical scars. Laser resurfacing can be a good option for smoothing raised scars, such as keloids.
Enhanced Skin Radiance
As we age, the rate at which our skin sheds old cells slows down, which can leave it looking dull. Clearing away this built-up surface layer with CO2RE can help to reveal the fresher, more vibrant skin underneath and give your complexion a noticeable radiance boost.
Improved Skin Quality
Stimulating collagen and elastin has a positive impact on skin’s structural integrity. Although the CO2RE laser is not a treatment for significant skin laxity, you may notice subtle improvements in your skin’s firmness, tightness and elasticity.
What Are the Treatment Benefits of the CO2RE Laser?
In addition to its aesthetic benefits, CO2RE laser resurfacing offers practical advantages related to the technology and treatment experience:
Proven Efficacy
CO2 laser technology is well-established and supported by clinical research. It is widely recognised as a powerful option for addressing more pronounced signs of ageing and sun damage.
Advanced Fractional Technology
Fractional lasers are known for producing significant results with faster healing and shorter recovery times, plus a lower risk profile, compared to nonfractional ablative lasers.
Versatile Applications
The CO2RE system is highly adaptable. Your provider can adjust the settings to target everything from superficial sun damage to deeper lines or scars, tailoring the treatment precisely to what your skin needs and where.
Delicate Areas Are Treatable
Treating sensitive spots like the thin skin around your eyes (periorbital) or the lines around your mouth (perioral) requires precision. CO2RE’s technology allows for targeted treatment in these delicate zones.
Manageable Downtime
There is downtime involved with the CO2RE laser, but because it’s fractional, the healing is typically faster than with CO2 lasers that treat the entire skin surface.
Single-Session Convenience
Patients often see significant improvement after just one CO2RE session. This can be a real advantage if you’re looking for impactful results without needing multiple appointments spread over a long period.
Long-Lasting Results
While nothing stops the clock on ageing, the improvements in skin quality and structure stimulated by CO2RE can last for months and even years in many patients.
Is CO2RE Laser Resurfacing Right For You?
Having heard about the potential aesthetic and treatment benefits of CO2RE laser resurfacing, it might sound like a promising option for your skin. However, it’s important to remember that laser resurfacing is a significant procedure, and it’s not a fit for everyone.
This is precisely why a thorough, personalised consultation with a qualified practitioner is not just recommended, but absolutely essential. During your consultation at AF Aesthetics, we can:
- Assess your skin and the concerns you’ve identified
- Discuss your medical history and any other relevant factors
- Talk honestly about your aesthetic goals and whether CO2RE is the best way to help you achieve them
- Explain the CO2RE treatment process in detail
- Develop a treatment plan that is fully tailored to your needs
The consultation is your opportunity to get all the information you need directly from experts and determine with confidence if CO2RE is the right path forward.
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Our team looks forward to welcoming you and helping you explore the possibilities for your skin.
