Fractional CO2 Laser
Resurface Deeply. Smooth Scars. Reverse Skin Damage
The Fractional CO2 Laser is the gold standard in skin resurfacing—designed to target moderate to severe sun damage, acne scarring, texture irregularities, and deep lines. At Spectrum Skin Clinic, we use advanced CO2 laser protocols tailored to each patient’s skin type and healing capacity, offering dramatic improvement with precise, physician-led treatment.
Unlike superficial peels or non-ablative lasers, CO2 laser reaches the deep dermis, where true collagen remodeling occurs. The result is smoother, tighter, more even-toned skin—often with just 1–2 sessions.
Resurface Deeply. Smooth Scars. Reverse Skin Damage
The Fractional CO2 Laser is the gold standard in skin resurfacing—designed to target moderate to severe sun damage, acne scarring, texture irregularities, and deep lines. At Spectrum Skin Clinic, we use advanced CO2 laser protocols tailored to each patient’s skin type and healing capacity, offering dramatic improvement with precise, physician-led treatment.
Unlike superficial peels or non-ablative lasers, CO2 laser reaches the deep dermis, where true collagen remodeling occurs. The result is smoother, tighter, more even-toned skin—often with just 1–2 sessions.
What Is Fractional CO2 and How Does It Work?
Fractional CO2 laser delivers columns of targeted heat energy into the skin, ablation and coagulation zones, leaving surrounding tissue intact to speed healing. These microscopic columns stimulate neocollagenesis, which firms and resurfaces the skin from within.
By controlling depth, energy, and density, we can customize your treatment to be:
- Light and gentle (for melasma, crepey skin, fine lines), or
- Aggressive and corrective (for deep acne scarring, etched wrinkles, laxity)
Our settings are carefully adapted for Fitzpatrick skin types I–V, with pre- and post-treatment protocols to prevent pigment injury in melanin-rich skin.
What Is Fractional CO2 and How Does It Work?
Fractional CO2 laser delivers columns of targeted heat energy into the skin, ablation and coagulation zones, leaving surrounding tissue intact to speed healing. These microscopic columns stimulate neocollagenesis, which firms and resurfaces the skin from within.
By controlling depth, energy, and density, we can customize your treatment to be:
- Light and gentle (for melasma, crepey skin, fine lines), or
- Aggressive and corrective (for deep acne scarring, etched wrinkles, laxity)
Our settings are carefully adapted for Fitzpatrick skin types I–V, with pre- and post-treatment protocols to prevent pigment injury in melanin-rich skin.
What Conditions Can CO2 Laser Treat?
- Moderate to deep acne scars
- Fine lines and deep facial wrinkles
- Texture and pore size irregularities
- Sun damage and actinic keratoses
- Crepey skin on eyelids, neck, and décolletage
- Stretch marks and surgical or traumatic scars
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), when combined with pigment-control plan
- Skin laxity in lower face, under eyes, or neck
- Post-surgical scar refinement
What Conditions Can CO2 Laser Treat?
- Moderate to deep acne scars
- Fine lines and deep facial wrinkles
- Texture and pore size irregularities
- Sun damage and actinic keratoses
- Crepey skin on eyelids, neck, and décolletage
- Stretch marks and surgical or traumatic scars
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), when combined with pigment-control plan
- Skin laxity in lower face, under eyes, or neck
- Post-surgical scar refinement
Who Is a Candidate?
- Adults with photoaged, scarred, or wrinkled skin seeking true resurfacing
- Patients post-acne who’ve plateaued on microneedling or peels
- Skin types I–IV (with modifications for higher-risk types)
- Fitzpatrick V+ patients may be better suited for Secret PRO or Sublative RF if risk of PIH is high
- Not recommended if pregnant, on isotretinoin, or with active infections or poor wound healing
Who Is a Candidate?
- Adults with photoaged, scarred, or wrinkled skin seeking true resurfacing
- Patients post-acne who’ve plateaued on microneedling or peels
- Skin types I–IV (with modifications for higher-risk types)
- Fitzpatrick V+ patients may be better suited for Secret PRO or Sublative RF if risk of PIH is high
- Not recommended if pregnant, on isotretinoin, or with active infections or poor wound healing
What to Expect During Treatment
- Topical numbing for 45–60 minutes
- Option for nerve block or local anesthesia for full-face treatments
- Procedure time: 30–60 minutes depending on area
- Immediate tightness, redness, and pinpoint oozing post-treatment
What to Expect During Treatment
- Topical numbing for 45–60 minutes
- Option for nerve block or local anesthesia for full-face treatments
- Procedure time: 30–60 minutes depending on area
- Immediate tightness, redness, and pinpoint oozing post-treatment
Recovery & Downtime
- Days 1–3: Redness, swelling, pinpoint crusting
- Days 4–7: Peeling, dryness, bronzing
- Day 7+: Renewed skin begins to emerge
- Makeup typically allowed after day 7
- Full healing and collagen remodeling continue over 3–6 months
Proper sun avoidance, pigment-prevention agents, and hydration protocols are mandatory. We provide a custom skincare plan including SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair, CE Ferulic, and gentle SPF.
Recovery & Downtime
- Days 1–3: Redness, swelling, pinpoint crusting
- Days 4–7: Peeling, dryness, bronzing
- Day 7+: Renewed skin begins to emerge
- Makeup typically allowed after day 7
- Full healing and collagen remodeling continue over 3–6 months
Proper sun avoidance, pigment-prevention agents, and hydration protocols are mandatory. We provide a custom skincare plan including SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair, CE Ferulic, and gentle SPF.
How Many Sessions Are Needed?
- 1–2 sessions for dramatic resurfacing or deep scarring
- Mild resurfacing may be done in series of 3 spaced 8–12 weeks apart
- Maintenance yearly or bi-annually depending on sun exposure and skin behavior
How Many Sessions Are Needed?
- 1–2 sessions for dramatic resurfacing or deep scarring
- Mild resurfacing may be done in series of 3 spaced 8–12 weeks apart
- Maintenance yearly or bi-annually depending on sun exposure and skin behavior
Post-Treatment Support & Enhancements
Following CO2 laser, we may recommend:
- Skin Exosomes or PRFM to accelerate recovery and reduce PIH
- HydraFacial or LED therapy starting 3–4 weeks post-treatment
- Rejuran or Skin Boosters to improve elasticity and reinforce the skin barrier
- Pigment suppression plan including tranexamic acid, glutathione, or tyrosinase inhibitors for melanin-rich skin
Post-Treatment Support & Enhancements
Following CO2 laser, we may recommend:
- Skin Exosomes or PRFM to accelerate recovery and reduce PIH
- HydraFacial or LED therapy starting 3–4 weeks post-treatment
- Rejuran or Skin Boosters to improve elasticity and reinforce the skin barrier
- Pigment suppression plan including tranexamic acid, glutathione, or tyrosinase inhibitors for melanin-rich skin
Why Spectrum Skin Clinic?
- All CO2 laser treatments are performed by or directly supervised by Dr. Sabeen Munib, ensuring proper depth, safety, and long-term planning
- Advanced experience treating skin types III–V, including post-acne and scar-prone skin
- Laser complication correction and pigment injury prevention protocols in place
- Integrated approach with PRFM, topical PDRN (Salmon Sperm), and barrier-restoring facials
Why Spectrum Skin Clinic?
- All CO2 laser treatments are performed by or directly supervised by Dr. Sabeen Munib, ensuring proper depth, safety, and long-term planning
- Advanced experience treating skin types III–V, including post-acne and scar-prone skin
- Laser complication correction and pigment injury prevention protocols in place
- Integrated approach with PRFM, topical PDRN (Salmon Sperm), and barrier-restoring facials
