CO2 Fractional Laser Resurfacing

CO2 fractional laser skin resurfacing to treat wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, and uneven skin texture. Available in three intensities — Frax Glow (light, $490), CO2 Light ($750), and Full CO2 ($1,800) — allowing the clinician to match treatment depth and downtime to each patient's goals and schedule. Sessions run approximately 120 minutes including numbing time.

CO2 fractional laser resurfacing at Fresh Clinics Melbourne uses carbon dioxide laser energy delivered in a fractional pattern — thousands of microscopic columns of ablative laser energy separated by untreated skin bridges — to simultaneously resurface the skin surface and stimulate deep dermal collagen remodelling. Unlike fully ablative CO2 lasers that remove the entire epidermis in a treatment zone, the fractional approach targets a percentage of the skin surface, leaving surrounding tissue intact to accelerate healing and dramatically reduce recovery time compared to full-field ablation. The clinic offers three treatment levels to match patient goals and downtime tolerance. Frax Glow is the lightest variant, priced from $490 AUD, delivering a superficial fractional resurfacing pass for overall skin brightening, fine texture improvement, and glow enhancement with minimal downtime; this option suits first-time patients or those with maintenance goals. CO2 Light (from $750 AUD) provides moderate resurfacing depth suitable for early-to-moderate wrinkles, mild acne scarring, and photodamaged skin. Full CO2 Fractional Laser (from $1,800 AUD) delivers the deepest fractional ablation for significant wrinkles, deeper acne scars, pronounced sun damage, and patients seeking the most significant resurfacing outcome from a single session; recovery at this level requires seven to fourteen days of skin healing. All three variants are performed at the St Kilda, Melbourne clinic with topical numbing cream applied beforehand to maximise patient comfort across the two-hour session. Results include progressive improvement in skin texture, tone, and firmness as new collagen synthesises over six to twelve weeks after treatment.