Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing

Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing uses a carbon-dioxide laser in a fractional pattern to renew the skin more intensively than non-ablative lasers, targeting deeper lines, texture, scarring and sun damage. At Ars Estetica it is priced for the full face or by zone. It involves more downtime than gentler lasers but can deliver a stronger result; the doctor matches the approach and intensity to your skin at consultation.

Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing uses a carbon-dioxide laser to vaporise the skin in a grid of microscopic columns, leaving healthy tissue in between to speed recovery. This ablative fractional approach is associated with a more intensive renewal of the skin's surface and a robust collagen-remodelling response, making it a stronger option than non-ablative lasers for deeper lines, rough texture, acne and surgical scarring, and sun damage. At Ars Estetica the skin is cleansed and numbed before treatment, which takes around thirty to forty-five minutes for the face. Because it is more intensive, expect more noticeable downtime than with gentler lasers — redness, swelling and a sandpaper-like or crusted surface for several days while the skin heals — so it is planned around your schedule. The laser can be focused on the full face or specific zones, allowing the intensity and area to be tailored. Results continue to develop over the following weeks and months as collagen remodels, and in many cases a single well-planned treatment makes a clear difference, with a short course considered for more pronounced concerns. Meticulous aftercare and strict daily SPF are essential. CO2 resurfacing is not suitable over active infection or for certain skin types and conditions and is avoided in pregnancy; the doctor assesses suitability and the right settings at consultation.