CO2 Laser Resurfacing

In recent years, CO2 laser resurfacing has grown in popularity as a means of addressing signs of aging, improving skin texture, and accomplishing other skin-related changes (such as removing tattoos). This non-invasive procedure comes with fewer risks than surgical methods and can achieve some remarkable results. The laser works by removing the top layer of the skin, allowing it to be replaced by fresh skin cells. Patients who undergo CO2 laser resurfacing in NYC at Alinea Medical Spa walk away with revitalized skin tone, fewer wrinkles, and a smoother complexion.

What is CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

For over 25 years CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) lasers have been used in the industry of cosmetology as a treatment for various skin conditions. Issues such as wrinkles, various types of scars, uneven pigmentation, and enlarged pores can all be treated with this laser. When a beam of CO2 light collides with the epidermis, it heats up and destroys the targeted skin tissue, removing the top layers of the skin and all of its imperfections (such as scars and wrinkles). This process stimulates new collagen growth, leading to new skin remodeling and a turnover of dead skin cells.

How does the CO2 laser work?

CO2 is a sophisticated fractional CO2 system that enables practitioners to target multiple layers of the skin, including the surface, middle, and deep dermal levels. It can also carry out traditional CO2 resurfacing and excise lesions from the skin. This device allows the specialist to have a greater level of control over the device so that they can carry out more precise procedures. 

Procedures can be tailored to address the following conditions:

  • Crepey skin
  • Sun damage
  • Skin aging
  • Rhinophyma
  • Burn scars
  • Acne scarring
  • Lines and wrinkles
  • Skin laxity
  • Under Eye creases