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CO2 LASER
CO2 LASER

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WHAT IS THE CO2 LASER PROCEDURE?

A CO2 laser is an ablation laser. The treatment with this device involves the performance of controlled micro-damage in the dermis, and heat energy is delivered to the tissue due to the action of light. As a result, the skin is stimulated to produce collagen and its rebuilding processes are activated.

Thanks to its action, CO2 laser has been widely used in aesthetic medicine, surgery, aesthetic gynaecology, laryngology and dentistry.

INDICATIONS:

  • Wrinkles
  • Stretch marks
  • Scarring
  • Pigmentation changes
  • Hyperpigmentation, age spots, freckles
  • Sunlight damage
  • Improving skin density and tension

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

  • Pregnancy
  • Breast-feeding
  • Tanned skin
  • Taking photosensitising agents
  • Tendency to develop scars
  • Oral retinoid therapy
  • Neoplastic diseases
  • Inflammation, bacterial and viral infections

RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY:

Recommended number of procedures: 2-3 procedures every 3-4 weeks. 
The final number of procedures and their frequency is determined by a specialist during an individual consultation, taking into account i.a. the skin type, severity of the problem, and the patient’s expectations.

Telefon Zadzwoń:
+48 22 180 20 00

Pricing

Type of service:
Prices from*:
Resurfacing
700 PLN
Removal of discoloration
300 PLN
Removal of stretch marks
900 PLN
Removal of skin lesions
450 PLN
Removal of scars
500 PLN
*Finalne ceny zabeigów uzaleznione są od zakresu i ustalone po konsultacji ze specjalistą

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - CO2 LASER

Laser therapy is performed on cleansed skin. Next, the topical anaesthetic cream is applied. After the cleaning and disinfection of the treatment area, the specialist selects appropriate parameters of the laser and performs the procedure. During the procedure, the patient may experience unpleasant odor related to epidermal evaporation. The procedure usually lasts from a dozen to several dozen minutes.

Individual sensations during the procedure may vary due to different pain thresholds in each patient. To reduce any discomfort during laser treatment - the procedure is performed using an anaesthetic cream. 

Immediately after CO2 laser treatment, the skin is tender and reddened, swelling and burning may also occur. After 2-3 days, erythema changes into scabs, which will flake similar to dandruff in the following days. Symptoms should resolve spontaneously within a few days after the procedure.

It is usually recommended that a series of 2-3 procedures be performed every 3-4-weeks. The final number of procedures and their frequency is determined by a specialist during an individual consultation, taking into account i.a. the skin type, severity of the problem, patients; expectations.

After the procedure, care should be taken to ensure proper hygiene of the treatment area, as well as delicate care and oiling. Also, do not accelerate skin peeling - do not scratch or rub the skin. It is also not recommended to use swimming pools, saunas or jacuzzis. During healing, no invasive procedures or care products (e.g. peelings, retinol creams) may be used. In addition, the use of creams with a strong SPF sunscreen should be mandatory.