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CO2 Laser CoolPeel

Reveal your healthy, fresh skin by getting rid of dead skin, reversing dark spots and reducing pore size.

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F.A.Q

What you should know

What Does a CO2 Treatment do?

CO2 lasers are the gold standard in treating wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, and other blemishes as well as tighten skin and balance tone. Damaged skin tissue is removed, or ablated, stimulating new collagen production and heat energy is delivered to tighten the skin.

Other CO2 treatments are often accompanied by considerable downtime and risk while damaged skin heals. While many advances have been made to improve the side effects of CO2 treatments, ONLY your CoolPeel treatment will deliver a fractional ablative treatment without the downtime. There is minimal risk of hyperpigmentation, demarcation or induced infection and below is what you can expect.

What Are the Benefits of the CO2 Laser CoolPeel Treatment?

A revolutionary C02 laser resurfacing treatment, our exclusive CoolPeel allows you to experience all the same benefits of a fractional ablative treatment without the downtime and risk. It is proven to effectively reduce deeper facial lines, fine lines, sun damage, acne scars and improve skin texture, revealing healthier-looking skin – all with no social downtime.

How Does It Work?

Unlike traditional C02 lasers, the CoolPeel treatment uses a high-precision laser to lightly peel damaged skin tissue. The dead skin cells are then replaced by healthier cells, giving your skin a smooth, youthful appearance. The laser also utilizes a “spray” pattern technique to shorten overall treatment and down time.

Who is a Good Candidate?

CoolPeel is safe for all skin types (I-VI). A good option for men and women who want healthier, younger looking skin, but not the considerable downtime associated with traditional CO2 treatments. This treatment is not recommended for those with melasma.

What Can I Expect?

Your practitioner will thoroughly cleanse the skin in the treatment area and provide you with protective eyewear. You may experience a sensation like a warm light sandpaper against the skin. Slight tenderness or heat in the treatment area is normal, and will not last long. Your skin may have redness and peeling 1-3 days following treatment.

Most people will see improved skin tone and texture after the first treatment. For optimal results, a series of 4-6 sessions is recommended, depending on the level of the skin conditions being treated. To maintain treatment results, quarterly maintenance is recommended.

F.A.Q

What you should know

Useful information

Duration:

30 minutes

Frequency:

4-Monthly Treatments + Quarterly Maintenance

How to Prepare?

Treatment care instructions

Pre-Treatment

Come in with a clean face.

Avoid prolonged sun tanning or excessive tanned skin.

Stop all skin care products with retinol/tretinoin for one week prior to treatment.

Post-Treatment

Keep the treatment area clean. Avoid touching your face.

Avoid letting your hair touch your face. Tie your hair up during sleep (for long hair).

Avoid pet kisses.

Use clean pillowcases and towels.

Do not pick at, scratch, peel or rub the treated area. Do not remove any scabs from the treated area.

Avoid hot water for 24 hours post treatment.

Avoid saunas, hot yoga, hot cars, or extreme workouts for 48 hours post treatment.

No direct and/or prolonged sun exposure for at least 2 weeks

Use sunscreen with SPF40+. Please apply sunscreen starting the following day post treatment.

Wear sun protective clothes, a hat, and sunglasses for at least 2 weeks.

Consider using Elta MD Laser Enzyme Gel on the treated area to promote skin recovery and keep skin cool/soft.

Okay to apply ice/cool compresses to the treated area if needed for comfort. Be sure to protect skin with soft/clean cloth when applying ice to prevent skin/soft tissue injury.

Resume normal skin care including makeup and skin products the following day post treatment.

Avoid chemical or physical exfoliant and all retinoid/tretinoin products for at least one week post treatment.

Avoid shaving to the treated area post-treatment for at least 3-5 days or until your skin is healed without redness, peeling or irritation

Stay hydrated by drinking at least 2 liters or 64 oz of water post treatment and the day after.

Avoid taking any blood thinning products such as aspirin or NSAIDs (ibuprofen) for at least 1 week post treatment.

Please contact us immediately if you experience any adverse effects post treatment such as fever/chills, facial redness, swelling, pain or discharge.