Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing

A fractional CO2 laser that resurfaces the skin in microscopic columns to improve texture, fine lines, acne scarring and tone, prompting a strong collagen-remodelling response. At MM Clinic treatment can be focused on the full face, the delicate eye area, the neck or the décolletage. Because it is a more intensive resurfacing laser, a few days of recovery should be expected, with best results from one or more sessions.

Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing delivers energy into the skin in a grid of microscopic treatment zones, leaving islands of untreated skin between them to speed recovery. This fractional approach is associated with a strong collagen-remodelling response that can smooth texture, soften fine lines and wrinkles, fade acne scarring and even out tone, while the untreated bridges of skin help the surface heal more quickly than fully ablative resurfacing of the whole area. At MM Clinic the skin is cleansed and numbed before treatment, which takes around thirty to forty-five minutes for the face. Afterwards the skin feels warm and looks flushed, with mild swelling and a sandpaper-like texture for several days as it renews, and diligent moisturising and sun protection are important during recovery. Because collagen remodelling is gradual, improvements continue over the following weeks to months, and depending on the concern a single treatment or a small number of sessions may be advised. The laser can be tailored to the full face, the forehead, the delicate eye area, the neck and the décolletage, with combined-area pricing for larger plans. Strict daily SPF is essential during and after treatment. The procedure is not suitable over active infection or for certain skin conditions and is avoided in pregnancy; the physician confirms suitability and the right settings for your skin at consultation.