The goal of this treatment is to remove thin damaged layers of skin.

"This is a well-established and effective treatment that works through the absorption of the laser light with a wavelength of 10600 nm in intracellular tissues producing photothermal effects such as coagulation, vaporization and photoablation on superficial skin. Through this controlled heating of dermal collagen, the CO2 laser can eliminate the fragmented collagen matrix and therefore promote new collagen production and subsequently improve scar appearance. Since there is no need to use sutures for initial wound closure, the CO2 laser provides a high degree of comfort for the patient. However, this process can cause complications and side effects such as long recovery time, prolonged erythema, scaling, pigmentation and post-inflammatory pigmentation, especially for patients with darker skin. To help relieve the pain and reduce the burning sensation during treatment, it is recommended to use a forced air cooling system or cold air flow, and use a moisturizing cream to promote wound healing and prevent dryness."

You can expect to have an itching for 12 to 72 hours. You will have to clean treated area 4 times a day right after treatment. After swelling calms down your skin will look so much better.

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