Treatment overview
What this treatment can — and cannot — do.
CO2 laser treatment is used for selected textural concerns such as acne scars, uneven skin surface, enlarged-looking pores and some signs of photoageing. Treatment intensity should be matched to skin tone, scar depth, downtime tolerance and the specific area being treated.
GoalImprove selected texture and scar concerns through controlled skin resurfacing and healing.Improve selected texture and scar concerns through controlled skin resurfacing and healing.
Best fitPatients with suitable textural or scar concerns who can follow sun protection and aftercare during recovery.Patients with suitable textural or scar concerns who can follow sun protection and aftercare during recovery.
PlanSkin and scar assessment, conservative treatment planning, controlled resurfacing and structured aftercare.Skin and scar assessment, conservative treatment planning, controlled resurfacing and structured aftercare.
RecoveryRedness, swelling, crusting or temporary colour change can occur. Sun protection and careful aftercare are important while the skin recovers.Redness, swelling, crusting or temporary colour change can occur. Sun protection and careful aftercare are important while the skin recovers.
Depending on the concern, related options such as
Acne Scar Treatment,
Microneedling may be discussed only when they solve a different part of the problem.
Who may benefit
Who may benefit — and what we assess first.
Patients with suitable textural or scar concerns who can follow sun protection and aftercare during recovery.
Potential fitWhen CO2 Laser Treatment may make sense
Realistic expectationsWhat CO2 Laser Treatment cannot promise
Treatment pathway
A clear plan from assessment to follow-up.
Skin and scar assessment, conservative treatment planning, controlled resurfacing and structured aftercare.
01AssessmentAssess the concern, skin tone, scar depth, recent sun exposure and current skin condition.
02PlanningChoose treatment intensity and area according to the goal and downtime tolerance.
03TreatmentPerform the planned resurfacing and provide detailed aftercare.
04Follow-upReview healing and decide whether another session is appropriate only after the skin has recovered.
Recovery & expectations
Recovery, downtime and what to expect.
Redness, swelling, crusting or temporary colour change can occur. Sun protection and careful aftercare are important while the skin recovers.
EarlyFollow your aftercare planRedness, swelling, crusting or temporary colour change can occur. Sun protection and careful aftercare are important while the skin recovers.
Short termProtect healing tissueAvoid activities that could irritate, stretch or traumatize the treated area until the advised stage of recovery.
ProgressJudge the result at the right timeSwelling and healing can temporarily distort the early appearance, so final assessment should follow the treatment-specific healing timeline.
Long termMaintain realistic expectationsCO2 laser treatment cannot remove every scar or pigmentation concern and is not suitable for every skin type or active skin condition.