An ablative fractional laser treatment that creates microscopic treatment columns within the skin while leaving surrounding tissue to support healing. The controlled resurfacing response stimulates skin renewal and collagen remodelling, commonly used for selected acne scars, textural irregularities, enlarged pores, fine lines and signs of photoageing.
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It is an ablative resurfacing treatment that creates microscopic treatment columns within the skin to stimulate renewal and collagen remodelling.
It is commonly used for acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven texture, fine lines, wrinkles and selected forms of scarring.
No treatment can guarantee complete scar removal. The aim is improvement in scar depth, texture and overall appearance.
Treatment can be uncomfortable, so topical anaesthetic or other pain-management measures may be used according to protocol.
Fractional CO₂ typically causes more downtime than non-ablative laser treatments. Redness, swelling, crusting, peeling and sensitivity can occur.
This depends on treatment intensity and individual healing. Some redness may persist beyond the initial peeling period.
The healing phase occurs first, followed by gradual improvements in texture as collagen remodelling develops over subsequent weeks and months.
Some patients may undergo one stronger session while others benefit from several treatments. Scar type and treatment intensity influence the plan.
They may require especially careful assessment because ablative resurfacing can carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation in darker skin types.
Combination scar programmes may be appropriate for selected patients depending on scar type and clinical assessment.
Supportive treatments such as Healite II LED light therapy are sometimes used after CO₂ laser to help support the skin's natural recovery process during the downtime period. Your doctor can advise whether adding this to your aftercare plan is appropriate for you.
