Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing

A fractional CO2 laser that resurfaces the skin in microscopic columns to improve texture, fine lines, scarring and tone. V Clinic offers it across the full face, eye area, around the mouth, hands and neck/décolleté, as well as targeted work on scars and stretch marks. By treating the skin in a fractionated pattern, it aims for meaningful renewal while leaving surrounding tissue to support faster recovery.

Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing delivers laser energy into the skin in a grid of microscopic treatment zones, leaving the surrounding tissue intact. This fractionated approach is associated with a strong collagen-remodelling response that can smooth texture, soften fine lines, improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks and even out tone, while the untreated bridges of skin between zones support faster recovery than older, fully ablative resurfacing. At V 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; diligent moisturising and strict sun protection are essential during recovery. Because collagen remodelling is gradual, a planned course spaced several weeks apart often gives the best outcome, with improvements continuing for months afterwards. The laser can be focused on the full face, the delicate eye area, the perioral region, the hands, or the neck and décolleté, and is also used for targeted treatment of scars and stretch marks. It 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.