How Long After CO2 Laser Resurfacing Will I See Results?

Your skin at any age can encounter factors that dull its healthy glow and damage its underlying structure. Dr. Lanfranchi and his team offer CO2 laser resurfacing as a powerful way to rejuvenate your skin without surgery or in addition to surgical procedures to enhance their results. This laser treatment addresses all your textural and pigmentation issues for dramatic improvements. 

What is CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

Laser skin rejuvenation is a non-surgical treatment that uses laser energy to reach into the dermis, the living layers of skin where collagen and new skin cells are formed. The laser energy triggers a rejuvenation process that restores youthful levels of collagen and speeds up cell turnover for smoother texture and brighter tone. It can address concerns such as:

• Acne scars
• Lines and wrinkles
• Skin laxity
• Loss of definition
• Hyperpigmentation
• Enlarged pores
• Sun damage

How Does Laser Skin Rejuvenation Work?

We use a fractional CO2 laser, allowing us to achieve your results with much less downtime. A fractional laser only treats targeted channels of skin, acting deep in the dermal layers. The surrounding, untreated skin responds with healing and growth factors that bring more new skin cells to the surface and stimulate collagen formation.

How Long After CO2 Laser Resurfacing Will I See Results?

Fractional CO2 laser treatments can be customized to your needs, so some people may prefer one or two deeper treatments with more downtime, while others may prefer two or more lighter sessions with fewer after-effects. Because your skin takes time to add new collagen to its framework, your CO2 laser resurfacing results will take several weeks to appear, with full results developing over the next few months. 

Once established, the results of laser skin rejuvenation are long-lasting. We recommend maintenance sessions as needed, typically once every few years, to keep your skin firm and even-toned. You can also prolong your results by wearing sunscreen and avoiding unnecessary exposure. 

Is There Any Downtime After CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

Depending on the intensity of your treatment, you may experience minor redness, sensitivity, and light peeling after your laser resurfacing treatment. More intensive treatments may result in more peeling, minor swelling, and redness lasting a few weeks. You can return to your usual activities depending on your comfort level, but you must avoid sun exposure while your skin heals. 

Am I a Good Candidate for CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

Not only is laser skin rejuvenation effective alone, but it is one of the most popular treatments added to Dr. Lanfranchi’s customized TLC Premier Lift™. While most people can benefit from this treatment, only a consultation will allow your team to determine whether it is recommended for you. Candidates should have realistic expectations, and you should only have treatment on healthy skin.

Take The First Step – Request A Consultation

Ready to learn more about CO2 laser resurfacing?The first step is to come in for an in-person consultation with Dr. Lanfranchi. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our office directly at (702 )929-3880 during normal business hours (please leave a message if we are unable to answer). The Lanfranchi Center serves the Las Vegas and Henderson, NV areas.