C02 LASER SKIN RESURFACING

C02RE BY CANDELA MEDICAL

The laser of choice for treating advanced signs of external ageing – deep wrinkles, age related pigmentation and skin laxity. C02 laser skin resurfacing is an intensive laser rejuvenation treatment and is currently the ‘gold standard’ for laser skin rejuvenation. Our doctors have been performing c02 laser skin resurfacing treatments for over 8 years and have a proven track record of impressive results and the highest standard of medical care, with Dr Jacob Alexander winning the National award for ‘Best Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation/Beautification’ for his intensive C02 facial resurfacing procedure at the prestigious Aesthetics AU 2024.

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C02 laser resurfacing in considered a semi surgical treatment and is performed exclusively by our skilled cosmetic doctors.

The laser uses deep heat ablation to resurface the skin with impressive results in a single treatment. Dr Jacob Alexander is renowned for his intensive C02 procedures and while the results are impressive the downtime must be carefully considered when undergoing this procedure.

The downtime for this treatment is 14 days and involves a strict at home post care regimen. Post treatment care is of utmost importance following C02 laser treatment. It is imperative verbal and written post treatment care is adhered to. Our cosmetic doctors are here to provide advice and medical support during your recovery period via telehealth and review you in person at day 7 and 6 weeks post treatment.

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A CO2 fractional laser resurfacing treatment can achieve marked improvement in the visible signs of ageing. There will be a significant reduction in pigmentation, skin laxity, fine lines, and wrinkles. After the first week, as the skin heals, you’ll see a noticeable improvement in fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation. Over the next 3-6 months you’ll notice further improvement – skin tightening and further reduction in deeper wrinkles due to the effect of new collagen formation (neo-collagenesis).

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Full face C02 treatment $6000, Neck and Decolletage price on consultation (price includes post treatment pack, Synergie Skin daily cosmeceutical kit, pre and post treatment reviews by your Doctor).

CO2 laser uses tiny laser beams to treat thousands of pinpoint areas of your skin. The laser beams focus on the water in your skin and creates tiny columns in your skin to a very precise depth. The laser works by both resurfacing the outer layers of the skin and delivering heat to the deeper lasers of the skin to promote new collagen growth.

C02 lasers are typically fractional, which means only a fraction or percentage of the skin surface is treated by the laser to promote rapid healing of the skin. However, to achieve better results, our C02 laser surfacing treatment consists of multiple ‘passes’ or layers of laser treatment across the skin, making this treatment fully ablative and therefore the downtime for this procedure is more intensive and longer than other C02 laser resurfacing treatments.

We use a CO2RE Laser by Candela Medical. A CO2RE laser resurfacing treatment is generally a one off treatment for skin rejuvenation which addresses all major skin concerns associated with ageing such as deep wrinkles and age related pigmentation without having to have multiple treatments with various other machines.

We use a combination of topical anaesthesia as well as regional anaesthetic blocks with sedation and pain relief to ensure you are comfortable throughout your procedure. For the first 3 days following treatment, patients report heat in the skin, moderate to severe swelling, skin tightness, oozing, and in due course – crusting of the skin, ‘scabbing’ and itchiness. Rarely do patients report pain post treatment and generally, over the counter analgesia is sufficient post procedurally for pain relief.

As with most effective cosmetic procedures the CO2RE laser resurfacing treatment is certainly not a “no downtime” treatment. Depending on how aggressive a treatment is, it takes 7-14 days for the skin to heal. For the first 7 days post treatment, as the skin heals, you will experience swelling, ‘sloughing’ of old skin and growth of new skin layers, and redness in the skin. Persistent redness in the the skin for up to 6 weeks-12 weeks following treatment in common and will gradually resolve over time.

After the healing phase, redness in the skin can easily be camouflaged with makeup which can be applied generally around week 4-6. It is important you strictly adhere to a good skincare regime, and use sunblock with at least with SPF 30+, preferably SPF 50+ sunblock regularly for at least 1 month prior to treatment and for at least 3 months following a treatment. We recommend sunblock is used regularly regardless of having laser treatment or not to protect against photo-ageing and solar damage.

We recommend a strict post care regimen for the first 7-14 days post treatment for best results and to minimize post treatment complications. Our post care regimen includes applying a thick occlusive cream several times a day, strict avoidance of sunlight and keeping the skin clean to reduce the risk of infection.

On your day of treatment, our dermal therapist will carefully guide you through the process of aftercare to ensure you have a thorough understanding of how to manage your skin when you go home. A hard copy of your post care plan is included in your post treatment pack. In the days following treatment, your doctor will follow up regularly via telehealth and review you in clinic on day 7 and 6 weeks post treatment

This is a common question about all cosmetic treatments. Laser treatments are unlike other cosmetic treatments such as dermal fillers that degrade in your body over time. Laser treatments stimulate your body’s own ability to make collagen. C02 fractional lasers resurface the skin and penetrate into the deep layers of the skin to stimulate collagen production which continues up to 12 months post treatment. Intensive C02 laser resurfacing is the most intensive non-surgical skin rejuvenation available yielding better collagen production than any other non surgical treatment.

The results of your treatment will be prolonged if you take steps regularly to preserve them. This includes avoiding direct sun exposure, using SPF 50+ daily, applying active skincare daily (including vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin C), moisturizing, and investing in less invasive procedures at least a few times a year, such as PicoWay laser, IPL, or FraxPro laser. Having less invasive treatments regularly and using good skincare daily can help preserve your results for many years to come.

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