What is the fractional CO2 laser?
CO2 lasers had been used for years for resurfacing, but the after-effects were severe and the social eviction long.
Fractional CO2 is equipped with a scanner that sieves the laser beam, so it no longer works continuously, but in microscopic impact points separated by intervals of healthy skin. This explains its advantages over conventional CO2 :
- there is no need for anaesthesia, just the use of a comfort anaesthetic cream
- the short procedure is performed in the office
- simple aftercare with no risk of depigmentation
However, several sessions are required.
Indications for fractional CO2 :
- photorejuvenation through skin smoothing: wrinkles, fine lines, dilated pores, blurred complexion, décolleté wrinkles
- acne scars
- benign skin lesions: warts, cheloid scars