Fractional CO2 treating acne scars, wrinkles, stretchmarks, sun damage | Impressions MediSpa offers anti-aging services, laser hair removal, cellulite reduction, and relaxation treatments to northern Virginia, DC and Maryland areas

Fractional CO2 Laser

Fractional CO2 Laser treatments are performed in a single visit with minimal downtime. During the procedures, a high energy beam of laser light interacts with the skin’s surface, causing the upper layer to peel off and regenerate a layer of new, healthy skin. The laser also stimulates formation of new, underlying collagen, which results in continued improvement in skin texture over time.

Fractional CO2 is considered the “gold standard” in the industry for photo rejuvenation. The Fractional CO2 lasers termed as the “Laser Face Lift” treats a multitude of issues including fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars & pits, severe sun damage, skin laxity.

At Impressions MediSpa we have done over 1300 Fractional CO2 treatments. Typically treatments are done for the following conditions:

Fine lines and wrinkles of the face, especially around the upper lip, cheeks, and forehead
Crow’s feet or wrinkles around the eyes
Pucker marks (“smoker’s lines”) and frown lines
Brown spots and uneven skin tone
Coagulation of soft tissue
Scars, especially acne scarring
Stretch marks & Skin laxity

Laser resurfacing is a precise, effective and long-lasting method of skin rejuvenation. The carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser precisely and evenly ablates the surface of the skin, layer by layer, permitting clear definition of landmarks and optimal depth control—a valuable tool for treating a range of aesthetic conditions, including wrinkles, aging or tired eyelids and acne scarring.

Fractional CO2 offers the versatility of deeper laser resurfacing and minimal downtime treatment.

Fractional CO2 is high-energy, short-pulsed carbon dioxide laser technology creates a precise wound by means of thin layer ablation and controlled dermal coagulation, with a predictable zone of residual thermal damage. There is overall improvement in the appearance of the skin, with a reduction in wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, large pores and skin laxity.

The depth of dermal heating from residual thermal damage dictates the degree of clinical improvement that will result, along with the duration of wound healing and postoperative erythema.

Benefits of Fractional CO₂ Laser Technology

Fractional CO₂ delivers the best effect for deep wrinkles due to its superior ability to provide continued histologic improvement over time.
Fractional CO2 is the gold standard for acne scars and photo rejuvenation.
CO₂ can be used less invasively for treating milder indications or for when a shorter recovery time is desired.
Darker skin tones can be treated safely and effectively when treatment is superficial.
Upon long term follow-up, physician, patient and histologic evaluations have proven that clinical benefits persist.

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