CO2 Laser Resurfacing

Advanced CO2 Laser Resurfacing for Skin Renewal

CO2 laser resurfacing is one of the most powerful dermatology treatments for reversing deep wrinkles, scars, and sun damage. At Legacy Dermatology, we use the CO2RE® fractional laser, a state-of-the-art device designed to rejuvenate both the skin’s surface and deeper layers. By creating precise microscopic treatment zones, the laser stimulates collagen renewal and cell turnover while leaving surrounding tissue intact for faster healing.
This advanced approach reduces wrinkles, smooths scars, fades pigmentation, and improves tone and texture. Unlike older CO2 lasers that required long recovery times, CO2RE treatments deliver dramatic improvements with shorter downtime and greater comfort. Whether targeting fine lines or stubborn scars, CO2 resurfacing restores healthier, younger-looking skin with clinically proven, lasting results.

Why Patients Choose CO2RE® Laser Resurfacing

1. Fractional Precision

Treats skin in microscopic zones, balancing powerful results with quicker recovery and minimal side effects.

2. Collagen Regeneration

Stimulates deep collagen remodeling for firmer, smoother skin over the following months.

3. Versatility of Treatment

Corrects wrinkles, scars, age spots, uneven tone, skin tags, and texture irregularities.

4. Safe, Long-Lasting Results

Physician-guided technology ensures controlled treatment depth and outcomes that last for years.

What to Expect From CO2 Laser Treatments

During treatment, the CO2RE® laser delivers controlled beams of light to targeted areas, creating micro-channels that trigger skin renewal. Most patients describe a warm, prickling sensation, managed with topical anesthetic. Recovery depends on intensity, light treatments may heal in 5–7 days, while deeper sessions can take 10–14 days.

Wrinkle & Scar Reduction

Smooths deep lines and acne or surgical scars.

Texture & Tone Correction

Improves sun damage, age spots, and uneven pigmentation.

After treatment, redness and peeling are expected as skin regenerates. Results appear within 1–2 weeks and continue improving as collagen builds over months. Sun avoidance and strict sunscreen use are crucial during healing. Many patients see long-term correction with just one session, though complex scarring may require multiple treatments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional CO2 resurfacing treated the entire skin surface, leading to long recovery and risks of scarring. Fractional CO2 targets only micro-zones of skin, allowing untreated tissue to accelerate healing while still delivering dramatic rejuvenation.
It effectively reduces deep wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, surgical scars, sun damage, pigmentation irregularities, enlarged oil glands, warts, and benign growths such as sebaceous hyperplasia.
Downtime varies with treatment depth. Light resurfacing may heal in under a week, while deeper sessions for scars and wrinkles may require 10–14 days. Redness can persist for several weeks but improves gradually.
Results are long-lasting, especially for scars and wrinkle reduction. However, natural aging and sun exposure continue. Patients can prolong results with sunscreen, medical-grade skincare, and maintenance treatments every few years.
Ideal candidates are patients with wrinkles, scars, or significant sun damage seeking dramatic improvement. Darker skin types require careful evaluation due to higher risks of pigmentation changes, making dermatologist supervision essential.