CO2 Laser

CO2 lasers are very effective for the treatment of scarring (including acne scarring), sun damage and signs of skin ageing such as wrinkling and loss of elastic tissue. CO2 laser can also be used for the treatment of sun spots and early skin cancers on the lower lip, and to remove age spots (seborrhoeic keratoses).

Skin resurfacing with CO2 laser is markedly effective for deep lines, wrinkles and chronic sun damage. It requires nerve blocks and is performed by our dermatologists. The typical downtime for fully ablative treatment is 2-3 weeks, but the transformation can be dramatic. Superficial treatments have a shorter downtime of approximately 1 week. Final results may take 3-6 months to be apparent, due to collagen remodelling.

For acne scarring, the CO2 laser may be used in combination with other techniques, such as peel chemical (TCA cross) to raise indented scars, or surgery (subcision) to release scar tethering.