The Carbon Dioxide Laser (CO2 Laser) is widely used in surgical and aesthetic dermatology. It uses an invisible energy beam of light, which is absorbed by tissues containing water and causes them to sublimate. The result is the local destruction of skin lesions, such as warts, warts, papillomas, cellular nevi, seborrheic nevi, warty nevi, freckles, sun spots, xanthelasma, syringomas, seborrheic hyperkeratosis, sebaceous hyperplasia, angiofibromas and many others.

How is CO2 Laser treatment performed?

The CO2 Laser is applied to the skin after local anesthesia. After the local destruction of the lesion, a crust remains in its place, which subsides within a few days. During this phase, the formation of the melanin of the new skin begins, which is completed when the skin returns to its normal state.

Sun protection is essential until the entire above procedure is completed. The aesthetic result is excellent even for large lesions or in difficult locations, such as the eyelids.

At Athens Dermatology we are pioneers in the applications of this technology and by using the CO2 Laser we can safely and minimally invasively treat most benign skin lesions. Our team of specialized dermatologists will guide you correctly in the best treatment of your problem.