CO2 laser treatments are the gold-standard, non-surgical way to get your skin’s glow back.
Your skin has two layers: the outer layer (epidermis) and the inner layer (dermis). CO2 lasers work by stripping away thin layers of your epidermis. They do this with minimal damage to the surrounding tissues.
As the laser removes the epidermis, it also clears away its imperfections, including wrinkles, scars, sun damage, and more. The injury that occurs signals your body to begin its natural repair processes, which means it produces fresh collagen as your skin heals.
You may want to consider laser treatments with Dr. Firouz if you want to:
Because of the way CO2 lasers work, they actually help your skin get healthier over time by encouraging your body to produce fresh collagen in response to treatment. This improves the quality and appearance of your complexion moving forward.
On the day of your CO2 laser treatment, Dr. Firouz will begin by administering local anesthetic and sedative medications. Once your face is numb and you are comfortable, he will use the laser to remove the outer layers of your skin.
The length of this process will depend on the size of the treatment area. A partial face procedure can take less than an hour, while a whole face procedure can take up to two hours. Once the treatment is done, Dr. Firouz will apply a dressing to your face, and you will return home to begin the healing process.
You will need to keep the dressing on your face for 24 hours. After that, follow Dr. Firouz’s instructions for keeping the area clean. This is important to ensure a smooth healing process and prevent scarring. You can expect to recover completely from your laser treatment in about 10 to 20 days.
The actual treatment should not be extremely painful due to the anesthesia, but there will be some discomfort. Your personal experience will depend on how deep your treatment is and your unique pain tolerance.
Yes. They have been used since the 1960s and have shown themselves to be a safe and effective approach. Because this is an intensive facial treatment, it is important to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has years of experience performing laser treatments safely and can ensure that your procedure is done with care and precision.
If you have relatively shallow scars, wrinkles, and lines, or if you want to address crepey skin and spots, CO2 laser skin resurfacing may be able to achieve your goals. For optimal results, you should not be prone to frequent cold sores or in the midst of an active acne flare-up.
