Co2 Laser Resurfacing for Skin
Carbon dioxide lasers are used to precisely remove the surface layers of the skin to refresh and renew appearance. This can be used to treat uneven skin tone, mild scarring, acne, stretch marks, liver spots, and sun damage.
What is Co2 laser skin resurfacing?
Carbon dioxide lasers are a safe and effective way to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles or uneven skin tone. Therefore this process works by removing thin layers of skin with minimal heat damage from surrounding structures. As a result of the removal of skin, you are now allowing for new cells growth that will give you smoother complexion in as little time possible
Carbon dioxide (Co2) lasers treat:
- Wrinkles (rhytides).
- Warts.
- Scars.
- Linear epidermal nevi (birthmarks).
- Photodamage
- Rhinophyma (enlarged oil glands on the nose).
Progress of skin resurfacing lasers
Over the past 30 years, there have been major advances in laser technology. For example the newest technology, now the most popular and effective types of lasers that were used for treating skin conditions like acne or wrinkles can now be found on medical lasers called carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing machines. For example, Co2 lasers deliver short pulses with ultrafast frequencies to combat tumors from different angles without harming surrounding tissues.
Likewise the new generation of skin resurfacing lasers uses continuous light beams delivered through scanning patterns. As a result, they are better suited towards removing specifically hard spots, such as those located near bones where pencil beam wouldn’t reach.
The carbon dioxide laser skin treatments are been a game changer for those seeking to rejuvenate their sun-damaged skin. The LaserSpa of Tampa bay can now offer treatment options above all that may include tretinoin products, vitamin C lotion or alpha hydroxy acid creams to compliment the Co2 Laser. These can be used in addition with chemical peels and microdermabrasion before seamlessly transitioning patients over into what is known as “laser surgery.” cosmetic procedures are not just for the rich and famous. Above all, make sure you contact our office to make an appointment with Dr Barbara Frangos who specializes in this area of cosmetic improvement. In short, Dr Frangos can reduce wrinkles around your eye area including crow’s feet caused by smiling often; less visible facial scars resulting from acne breakouts.
Treating Skin Damage
Fractionated Co2 lasers to perform laser resurfacing on your skin helps treat wrinkles, textural skin changes, uneven pigment, sun damage and acne scars. It can be used on delicate eyelid skin and around the mouth where most signs of aging appear.