What is Co2 laser treatment?
As is well known, a laser uses intensely focused light energy to treat the skin in the desired manner. Some lasers operate by focusing on particular tissues based on the target's color. For instance, laser hair removal tools function by focusing on the hair follicle specifically. A selective laser is what this is. Fractional Co2 is regarded as a non-selective laser, however. Other than dermatology, it is employed in a variety of specialties, including ENT and plastic and ocular surgeries. Numerous non-medical industries also use Co2 lasers, such as CNC machines.
A highly controlled, high-energy CO2 laser is used in dermatology to provide a variety of indications with extremely high precision. Some of the signs include mole removal, simple surgical excisions, acne scar treatments, and wart removal. The Co2 laser is referred to as an ablative laser because it penetrates tissue.
Fractional Co2 treatment: what is it?
The solid beam and the fractional beam are the two Co2 laser modes used in dermatology. While leaving skin in between, the fractional Co2 laser machine emits energy in the form of a grid pattern that ablates specific areas of the skin surface. As a result, the area being ablated is smaller, which lowers the risk of Co2 laser treatment pigmentation. This is crucial because, when treating Indian skin types, severe post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is one of the issues with performing a full surface ablation. Fractional Co2 laser is currently one of the most popular laser treatments for Indian skin types thanks to the fractional mode.
What are the benefits of fractional Co2 laser treatment?
Fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment is a very effective treatment option for the following conditions:
Acne scars
Acne
Open Pores
Stretch Marks
Skin Firming
Skin Glow
Post traumatic and post surgical scars
How does fractional Co2 laser therapy work?
Your dermatologist will use the Co2 laser probe to produce a matrix of well-controlled microablations on the skin surface during the fractional laser procedure. Depending on the indication's requirements, the depths, area of ablation, and energy levels will be selected. Topical agents that pierce the skin to heal and repair it would then be applied after this. Skin scabbing would occur after the procedure, lasting between 5 and 7 days. During this time, you would need to use the healing cream frequently as directed and wear heavy sun protection.
How many sessions are required for fractional CO2 laser treatments?
Depending on the indication, age of the scar, scar depth, and individual collagen production capacity, fractional laser resurfacing treatments require a certain number of sessions to produce results. Fractional Co2 treatments are typically scheduled as sets of two to three treatments spaced six to eight weeks apart. The clinical response is then reevaluated before moving on to the next treatment plan. According to the scar's pliability, grade IV acne scarring may take anywhere from 8 to 10 sessions over the course of 12 to 18 months, with response rates ranging from 50 to 75%. Volume loss may call for fillers, and well-marginated scars may require additional sessions or a different course of treatment.
What is the care between sessions for fractional Co2 for acne scars?
Strict sun protection is a very important requirement for a good response in acne scar treatment, and to prevent skin pigmentation from the procedure itself. Unless you can commit yourself to a very regular sunscreen habit, we recommend that you do not consider getting fractional Co2 laser done.The first week after the procedure involves healing creams and sunscreen. After the scabs settle, you can return to your weekly exfoliation protocol with Light Routine Gentle DIY Peel, and your daily skin recovery serum. You may additionally have 1-2 added steps for managing moisturize and cell turn over, and these would be customized for you depending on the laser protocol and settings. We recommend that you stay on a high protein diet throughout your scar plan. Adding collagen supplements or bone broth to your diet is highly recommended, as are collagen boosting antioxidants.It is very important that you do not pick, handle or scratch out the scabs, instead, allow the scabs to fall out on their own, with the healing creams.
Will the fractional laser 100% clear out my scars?
Fractional Co2 laser is among the best treatment options for scars, however, individual treatment responses vary. There can be no guarantee made as to how much each person will respond with a given protocol. Customization, protocol iteration, changing over or combining the treatment with another device or modality, sequential therapies – may all be required to achieve results.
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