Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing

A fractional CO2 laser resurfaces the skin in microscopic columns to improve texture, fine lines, acne scarring, sun damage and tone, with the surrounding skin left intact to speed recovery. Treatment can be focused on the whole face, individual areas, the neck and décolletage, or specific scars, and platelet-rich plasma can be added to support healing. Best results come from planned treatment with diligent aftercare.

Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing at Vital Skin Clinic delivers a carbon-dioxide laser into the skin in a grid of microscopic treatment columns, leaving bridges of untreated skin between them. This fractional approach drives a strong collagen-remodelling response to smooth texture, soften fine lines, fade acne scarring and sun damage and even out tone, while the intact surrounding tissue allows faster recovery than older fully ablative resurfacing. 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 healing. Because collagen remodelling is gradual, improvement continues for weeks to months, and deeper concerns are generally associated with better results when treated over more than one session. The laser can be tailored to the full face, the forehead, the area around the mouth or eyes, the neck and décolletage, the hands, or individual scars, and platelet-rich plasma can be added to support recovery. The treatment is not suitable over active infection or for certain skin conditions and is avoided in pregnancy; your clinician confirms suitability and the right settings for your skin type at consultation.