Fractional Laser CO2
Acne scars
Photoaging
Discolorations
Wrinkles
Dull skin
Stretch marks
Indications
Photoaged skin loses its youthful appearance early. Solar radiation (UV) damages our skin through various mechanisms. While UVB is responsible for sunburn, UVA penetrates deeper layers and destroys collagen. The consequence is the excessive production of pathological elastin, which in turn leads to pathological skin remodeling mechanisms. The result is the formation of wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Fractional Laser CO2 reverses the effects of photoaging by rebuilding collagen and replacing UV-damaged tissue with new and healthy tissue.
What is Fractional CO2 Laser?
Fractional Laser CO2 is an invasive Laser that improves skin tone and texture, smoothes fine wrinkles, reverses photoaging, smoothes acne scars, reduces facial oiliness, and gives firmness and a youthful appearance to aging skin.
Method
Fractional Laser CO2 remains the most effective of the laser technologies in treating aging, photoaging of the face, especially when applied at high energies. It is also an important weapon against scars (e.g. acne scars). It improves skin tone and texture, softens fine wrinkles, smoothes scars, reduces facial oiliness, gives firmness and a youthful appearance to aged skin. It can also be applied to the neck/décolleté.
Fractional Laser CO2 causes immediate and impressive reconstruction in the epidermis, but also in the deeper layers of the skin, where it stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen. Fractional Laser CO2 sublimates the layers of the skin in small bundles (appearing as small dots on the skin), leaving areas of intact skin in between.
This method reduces the risk of complications and dramatically reduces healing time. For superficial sun discoloration, we choose a more superficial treatment, while when we want to improve wrinkles or acne scars, we choose a deeper treatment. At Athens Dermatology, we use the Fractional Laser CO2, having gained extensive experience in skin rejuvenation.
The collagen production process becomes apparent after 3 to 6 months as tightening and increased skin elasticity. For superficial sun discoloration, we choose a more superficial treatment, while when we want to improve wrinkles or acne scars, we choose a deeper treatment.
Results
Wrinkles, especially fine wrinkles around the mouth and eyes, respond extremely well to Fractional Laser CO2 treatment. The laser reaches the deepest layers of the skin and stimulates the production of collagen, which fills in wrinkles and smoothes their appearance. At the same time, it removes the superficial layers of the skin and causes its renewal.
Usually 3 sessions are required with 4 week intervals. However, even from the first session, improvement of fine wrinkles is visible. The collagen production process peaks after 3 to 6 months and you see tightening and increased skin elasticity.
The results of Fractional Laser CO2 are better than any other medical technique today.
Application
The treatment can be done by applying anesthetic cream 1 hour before and lasts around 45 minutes. Immediately after the treatment the face is red.
Recovery
After the treatment, there may be a burning sensation that subsides very quickly. . Ice is applied to prevent swelling. In the next 2-3 days, there may be a little swelling, which subsides or the skin is red, while soon a subtle crust begins to form on the micro-damage (spot) which falls off in about 7-8 days. For a few weeks after the treatment, it is necessary to use sunscreen with SPF 50 protection factor. The ideal season for treatment is autumn-winter.
