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CO₂ Resurfacing Laser
Also known as: Ablative Fractional Resurfacing, Skin Resurfacing, Acne Scar Treatment Laser
Recovery
- Fractional: 3–7 days of redness and peeling
- Fully Ablative: 10–14+ days of intensive recovery
- By day 10, fresh, pink, and glowing skin typically emerges
About CO₂ Resurfacing Laser
Treated areas:Abdomen, Décolletage, Hands, Face, Cheeks, Crow's feet, Forehead, Jawline, Neck, Perioral, Skin, Pigmentation, Pores, Scars, Wrinkles
CO₂ LASER RESURFACING: The Gold Standard in Skin Transformation
Precision Vaporisation | Erase Scars & Reverse Deep Ageing
CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) laser resurfacing is a powerful, medical-grade treatment considered the ultimate solution for skin rejuvenation. By precisely vaporising damaged outer skin layers while delivering deep thermal energy, it stimulates massive collagen production. It is the most effective non-surgical treatment for severe concerns like deep wrinkles, stubborn acne scars, and heavy sun damage, delivering results that can last for years.
How It Works
The laser beam targets water molecules within your skin cells to initiate a total renewal process:
✨ Removes Damage: It “wipes away” old, scarred, or pigmented skin cells.
✨ Triggers Healing: It forces your body to regenerate brand-new, healthy tissue.
✨ Deep Tightening: The heat shrinks existing collagen fibres and rebuilds the skin’s structural foundation from the inside out.
Choosing Your Treatment: Fractional vs. Fully Ablative
| Feature | Fractional CO₂ Laser | Fully Ablative CO₂ Laser |
| Mechanism | Treats microscopic columns, leaving healthy “skin bridges” to speed up healing. | Removes the entire top layer of skin across the treatment area. |
| Best For | Acne scars, fine-to-moderate wrinkles, and texture issues. | Deep wrinkles, severe sun damage, and advanced aging. |
| Downtime | 3–7 Days | 10–14+ Days |
| Advantage | Balances dramatic results with a manageable recovery. | The most dramatic transformation possible without surgery. |
What You Will Achieve
✅ Wrinkle Erasing: Smooths deep forehead lines, crow’s feet, and lines around the mouth
✅ Scar Correction: The premier treatment for pitted acne scars and surgical scars
✅ Skin Tightening: Firms loose eyelids, sagging jowls, and “crepey” neck skin
✅ Tone & Clarity: Effectively removes sun spots, age spots, and uneven pigmentation
✅ Texture Refinement: Dramatically shrinks enlarged pores and smooths rough skin
✅ Long-Lasting Results: Structural improvements continue to develop long after treatment
Treatment Area
| Treatment Area | What it helps |
| Full Face | Corrects severe sun damage, deep wrinkles, and uneven skin tone |
| Around Eyes | Tightens loose “creepy” skin and significantly reduces “crow’s feet” |
| Around Mouth | Smooths deep vertical “smoker’s lines” and firms the upper lip area |
| Cheeks | Remodels deep acne scars (pitted/boxcar) and shrinks large pores |
| Forehead | Softens deep horizontal furrows and improves skin thickness |
| Jawline | Provides a noticeable tightening and “shrink-wrap” effect on saggy skin |
| Neck | Smooths horizontal bands and firms thin, loose neck skin |
| Chest / Décolletage | Clears brown age spots and smooths sun-induced chest wrinkles |
| Back of Hands | Removes “liver spots” and rejuvenates thin, aged-looking skin |
| Surgical / Traumatic Scars | Flattens raised scars and blends scar texture with surrounding skin |
| Benign Lesions | Removes skin tags, warts, and oil gland overgrowth (sebaceous hyperplasia) |
Ideal Candidate
Suitable for adults aged 30 to 60+ seeking significant skin correction.
You are the perfect candidate if you have:
- Acne or Surgical Scars: Boxcar, rolling, or ice-pick scars that haven’t responded to other treatments
- Severe Photo-Ageing: Deep wrinkles, leathery texture, or heavy sun damage
- Skin Laxity: Significant sagging or “creepy” skin on the face, neck, or eyelids.
- Stretch Marks: Looking to improve the texture and appearance of striae.
Price by Region
| Location | Ranging from |
|---|---|
| Korea | 550,000 (KRW) |
| Thailand | 13,000 (THB) |
| China | 5,500 (RMB) |
| Japan | 55,000 (JPY) |
| Malaysia | 1,700 (MYR) |
| Singapore | 1,200 (SGD) |
| Indonesia | 1,700,000 (IDR) |
Real Results
Stretch Mark
Full Face
Neck
How It Is Performed
- Topical anaesthetic cream applied for 60 minutes (longer than other laser treatments due to depth of ablation)
- Antiviral medication prescribed pre-emptively if treating the perioral area (to prevent herpes trigger)
- Fractional CO₂ pulses delivered in a calibrated grid pattern at target density and ablation depth
- Post-treatment cooling; medical-grade barrier cream applied immediately
Doctors Performing This
Your Timeline
Preparation
- Discontinue retinoids 14 days before treatment
- Antiviral medication if treating perioral area
- No active acne lesions at treatment site
- Discuss isotretinoin history (must be ≥6–12 months off)
Followup Care
- Strict moisturiser barrier cream and SPF 50+ at all times
- Pinpoint scab formation days 2–5; do NOT pick
- Avoid sun exposure completely for 2–4 weeks post-treatment
- No retinoids or active skincare for 4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fractional CO₂ laser safe for Asian skin?
Fractional CO₂ (as opposed to full-ablation) significantly reduces PIH risk but it is not eliminated. Proper assessment, conservative density/depth settings in darker skin types, adequate healing time, and strict post-care (especially UV protection) minimise this risk substantially. An experienced practitioner should assess your specific skin type before proceeding.
How many sessions do I need for acne scars?
Most patients achieve 40–60% improvement with 1–2 sessions spaced 3–6 months apart. Severe ice-pick scars may benefit from combination treatment, TCA CROSS (chemical reconstruction of skin scars) targeted at individual scars before or between laser sessions.
What is the actual downtime?
Plan for 5–7 days of social downtime (redness, oozing, crusting) at standard settings. After day 7, make-up can typically be applied over the healed fractional zones. Residual pink-to-red colour may persist for 2–4 weeks, though this is easily covered with mineral-based make-up.
Does the procedure hurt?
Topical anaesthetic significantly reduces discomfort. Some patients describe a warm, prickling sensation during treatment. Post-treatment soreness resolves within 48–72 hours.
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