Carbon Laser Peel (Hollywood Peel)

The carbon laser peel — colloquially called the Hollywood Peel for its popularity with clients seeking rapid pre-event skin improvement — exploits the chromophore properties of carbon black. Carbon particles are applied as a liquid mask and allowed to dry and penetrate into pores and hair follicle openings. A Q-switched or long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser (1064nm) is then passed over the skin; the laser light is selectively absorbed by the black carbon particles,…

At Estetika Tábor, the treatment delivers three simultaneous effects. First, the physical exfoliation from carbon vaporisation removes the stratum corneum's outermost layer of dead cells and sebum, immediately improving skin texture and radiance. Second, the thermal energy from carbon absorption biostimulates the underlying dermis, activating fibroblasts and driving a mild inflammatory healing response — similar in principle to resurfacing treatments but…

The session takes approximately 30–45 minutes. After carbon application and drying, the laser pass feels like a series of brief, mild snapping sensations. Post-treatment, the skin appears immediately cleaner, more even in tone, and brighter in texture — which is why clients request it before significant events or photo occasions. There is no significant downtime: mild warmth and transient redness resolve within 1–2 hours.