What Areas Can I Treat With Fractionated CO2 Laser Treatments?
When performed by an experienced, licensed provider, undergoing cosmetic laser treatments can be a fantastic way to help fight off many common aesthetic imperfections and common signs of aging. However, with so many trusted and dependable laser treatments available today, it can often be difficult for patients to know which service might be the most helpful for their specific needs. Today we wanted to highlight the fractionated CO2 laser, one of the most effective and versatile cosmetic laser treatments on the market.
Fractionated CO2 laser treatment is a unique type of laser skin resurfacing that uses targeted beams of light energy to carefully ablate the superficial layer of your skin. During the treatment, small pulses of laser light are used to penetrate the surface of the skin. Water in the skin’s cells then absorbs this energy, leading to the removal of the most superficial layer of the skin, known as the epidermis. The body’s natural response to this triggers the growth of new collagen fibers, leading to firmer, healthier, smoother skin.
The treatment is considered among the most versatile laser treatments available because of its ability to treat such a wide variety of common skin imperfections in areas all over the face and body. That includes addressing wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, acne, acne scarring (and other scarring), uneven complexion, brown spots, warts, minor skin laxity, and more. While we often use this treatment on the face, it can be performed to treat small areas on the neck, chest, back, hands, and more.
A fractionated CO2 laser treatment is designed to target specific areas of the skin without affecting or damaging any skin close to the treatment area. But it’s important to remember that this is powerful laser technology and it must be performed by a skilled and certified cosmetic provider.
It is also important to mention that there is some downtime associated with this procedure, as well as some temporary post-treatment side effects. This includes some oozing, swelling and redness. A few of the more rare effects include skin blistering, bumps, hyperpigmentation or even hypopigmentation in the treated area. All the more reason for you to choose an experienced and licensed laser provider. Our laser experts here at Laser Lights are licensed and have been performing this treatment for many years and have the expertise and experience to deliver safe, long-lasting results.
We pride ourselves on offering a full selection of top-of-the-line laser services in the hopes of helping every patient find the aesthetic solution that they’re looking for. For more information or to schedule a complimentary cosmetic consultation, contact Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center today. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.







