If you have an uneven skin texture and have been investing in different products or treatments to get smoother skin but aren’t seeing results, we offer a treatment that dramatically improves skin texture and tone. At The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery in Orlando, FL, we offer a CO2 laser treatment that uses laser energy to safely smooth the skin and promote a healthy, youthful glow. This treatment is non-surgical, minimally invasive, results-driven, and addresses the most common skin imperfections.
How Does a CO2 Laser Treatment Improve Skin Texture and Tone?
A CO2 laser uses light-based energy to deliver short pulses of light scattered at a high rate to different areas of skin. This laser technology allows us to deliver the exact amount of heat necessary to specific areas of the skin, penetrate the deeper layers, and target each patient’s primary skin concerns.
As the laser moves across the skin, it heats damaged or old skin cells and removes the skin layer by layer, uncovering a younger and healthier layer below. This process eliminates the dead or damaged skin cells contributing to an uneven skin texture and promotes a smooth, uniform texture. It also increases natural collagen production so that as the treatment area heals, new, smoother skin will replace the older skin.
What Are the Treatment Benefits?
This treatment benefits patients who are looking for a non-surgical method to improve their complexions, reverse sun damage, and achieve smoother skin. No chemicals or surgical techniques are involved in the treatment process, and there’s no significant downtime.
It stimulates natural collagen and elastin production, accelerates cellular regeneration, and promotes vibrant, healthy skin. The results are long-lasting, the treatment is versatile and customizable, and the laser device can accomplish what other skincare treatments and topical products can’t.
What Does It Treat?
The CO2 laser can treat the most common skin imperfections that result from environmental factors, genetics, and aging. It’s an effective option for treating lines and wrinkles that form around the mouth and in different areas of the face. It can also reduce the appearance of scars, eliminate skin lesions, and correct uneven skin pigmentation.
It also reverses sun damage and eliminates pre-cancerous growth. The CO2 laser treatment is an effective solution for those who just want smoother skin and more uniform skin texture and those with more complex skin conditions that require a specific treatment plan.
How Should I Prepare for the Treatment?
There are some ways to prepare for your treatment so that your skin is ready for the laser device and that you have the best recovery. It’s important that you avoid tanning and sun exposure for the first several weeks before your treatment, as well as any medication that could make your skin more sensitive to the laser or the sun.
Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated, and avoid exfoliating right before your treatment or other skin care treatments that could irritate or aggravate your skin to ensure the best results.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Most patients need a series of treatments based on the specific skin conditions they want to treat. Since this treatment process is customizable, we can use a higher output of laser energy during a single session to address a specific concern or a lighter output of laser energy across several sessions to improve the skin gradually. An initial consultation is the best way to determine how many treatments you should schedule to achieve ideal results.
What Should I Expect From a Treatment?
When you arrive for your treatment, we’ll clean the treatment area. We’ll use the CO2 laser device to target different areas of your skin and adjust the energy output as needed based on your treatment plan. Once it’s over, you’ll be provided with some aftercare instructions.
Is There Downtime?
You will need to follow some aftercare instructions after your session to help your skin heal and avoid slowing the recovery process. You won’t need to take time off work, but you will need to use certain products and avoid others to prevent your skin from getting irritated.
When Will I See My Results?
Patients can expect to see their results within the first few weeks of treatment as the skin begins to heal and new, younger skin cells replace the old, damaged ones removed during the treatment process. New collagen can take up to 12 weeks to form, but you will see visible improvements in your skin’s appearance and texture in the weeks following your initial session.
How Long Will My Results Last?
After you undergo the recommended number of CO2 laser treatments and start to see changes in your skin, you can expect the results to last for several months to years. The good news is that if you notice any other skin imperfections or want to address additional signs of aging, you can schedule a follow-up treatment.
We can evaluate your skin and perform the necessary number of sessions to remove dead or damaged skin cells and once again uncover a healthier and younger layer of skin.
Am I a Good Candidate?
The best candidates for CO2 laser treatments are patients looking for a non-surgical skincare treatment that will improve skin tone and texture without requiring that they plan around significant downtime or discomfort. Ideal patients should be in good health, have healthy skin, and understand the importance of following the aftercare instructions for the longevity and quality of their results.
We perform consultations here at our office to confirm whether our CO2 laser treatments are right for you. We can also recommend other treatment options, answer all your questions, and schedule your appointment.
Transform Your Skin
If dead or damaged skin cells are preventing you from achieving smooth, glowing skin, our CO2 laser treatments will uncover your natural glow. After just one treatment, you’ll notice improved skin health, vibrancy, and texture and a more even complexion. Contact us today at The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery in Orlando, FL, to schedule your consultation so you can get one step closer to smooth, uniform, and youthful skin.