Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing (Finexel)

A fractional CO2 laser resurfaces the skin in microscopic columns to improve texture, fine lines, scarring, discolouration and tone, stimulating strong collagen renewal. The clinic's Finexel CO2 laser can treat the full face, neck and décolleté, individual scars and discolouration, and can also remove benign skin lesions such as fibromas. Best results come from a planned approach with diligent aftercare.

A fractional CO2 laser delivers its energy into the skin in a grid of microscopic treatment columns, leaving islands of untreated skin between them. This fractional approach creates a powerful collagen-remodelling and resurfacing response — smoothing texture, softening fine lines and wrinkles, improving the appearance of scars (including acne scarring) and evening out tone and discolouration — while the surrounding intact skin speeds recovery compared with older fully ablative resurfacing. CO2 is among the more powerful resurfacing wavelengths, so results can be significant. At Ästhetische Medizin Stettin the Finexel CO2 laser is used for full-face resurfacing as well as the neck and décolleté, and can be focused on specific concerns such as individual scars, areas of discolouration or the removal of benign lesions like fibromas. After the skin is cleansed and numbed — the clinic provides anaesthetic for treatment free of charge — the laser is passed over the treatment area; afterwards the skin feels hot and looks flushed, with swelling and a sandpaper-like texture, and depending on the intensity may show pinpoint crusting that resolves over several days to about a week. Diligent moisturising and strict daily sun protection are essential during healing, and results continue to improve over the following months as collagen remodels. Depending on the concern, a single treatment or a planned series may be advised. Fractional CO2 resurfacing suits adults wanting a meaningful improvement in texture, fine lines, scarring or discolouration; it is not suitable over active infection or for certain skin types and conditions and is avoided in pregnancy, with suitability and settings confirmed beforehand.