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What is laser skin resurfacing?

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Fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing is a treatment that can erase years from your face and dramatically reduce the appearance of wrinkles and help erase pigmentation irregularities.

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What is laser skin resurfacing used for?

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Laser skin resurfacing is a long-lasting and effective treatment used to target:

• Wrinkles and fine lines

• Skin texture irregularities

• Dark spots

• Acne scars

• Scars

• Sun damage

• Melasma 

• Aging spots

• Friction pigmentation

• Frickles

• Stretch marks 

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Advantages of CO2 laser skin resurfacing include:

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• Very short down time ( 2 to 4 days)

• Stimulates a natural renewal process of your body’s own collagen

• Fractionalized means that small areas of your skin are left untreated

• Targeted precision afforded by the treatment results in an accelerated healing process

• The doctor can control the intensity of each treatment

• Treatment can be tailored to your specific needs or desired downtime

• Safe and effective procedure for almost any skin type

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What can I expect when undergoing laser skin resurfacing?

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Here’s what you can expect during your CO2 laser treatment:

• Treatment usually takes less than 30 minutes

• You will feel a warm sharp feeling

• Your skin should feel an immediate tightening

• You may look and feel like you have a mild sunburn for few days 

• You will be given anesthetic ointments and cooling devices to reduce discomfort

• You will likely need a follow-up visit, depending on your needs