Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing (Finexel)

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…

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,…