CO2 Laser Treatment

CO2 Laser treatment

What is CO2 Laser Treatment

CO2 laser treatment is a skin resurfacing procedure that uses a carbon dioxide laser to treat a wide range of skin concerns, including wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, and uneven texture. At Smooth Solutions Medspa in Naperville, IL, we provide personalized laser treatments to help you achieve radiant, youthful skin

Carbon dioxide lasers can provide full ablation or fractional ablation. Full ablation removes the entire surface of the skin, increasing the treatment downtime significantly. Full ablation is also not suitable for all skin types and can increase the risk for hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation. Fractional CO2 laser treatment splits the laser beam into a number of microbeams, which creates columns of ablation into the skin, leaving the surrounding tissue undamaged. As a result, there is improved efficacy and less side effects compared to full ablation. Fractional CO2 laser treatments can dramatically improve fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, pigmentation and sun damage, uneven skin texture and more.

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Treatment information

What CO2 Laser Resurfacing Treats

Fine Lines & Deep Wrinkles
Acne and Surgical Scars
Sun Damage and Age Spots
Hyperpigmentation
Rough and Uneven Skin Texture
Enlarged Pores
Skin Laxity and Sagging

Areas of Treatment

Full Face
Neck
Chest
Hands
Body areas with scarring or discoloration

Treatment Length

Treatment takes about 45 – 90 minutes, depending on the area and varies by depth of resurfacing.

Recovery Time

Light resurfacing – 3-5 days
Medium Resurfacing – 5-7 days
Deep Resurfacing – 7-12 days

Will include redness, peeling and sensitivity. All post care products will be included in the treatment cost.

Frequency of Maintenance

Depending on depth of treatment, most clients see improvement after just one session. May be repeated once a year for optimal results.

Consultation

During your initial consultation for CO2 laser treatment in Naperville, our experienced team will examine your skin, evaluate your needs and develop a personalized treatment plan for achieving your goals. We will help determine if this is the best treatment for your concerns.

The tunable properties of the Secret Pro CO2 laser treatment will be explained so we can decide what to target during your treatment. Depending on your needs, our expert providers can dial the device up or down for personalized treatments that are uniquely yours.

Treatment

We recommend not applying any makeup or products on your skin in preparation for your CO2 laser treatment in Naperville. We will thoroughly cleanse your skin to remove excess oils and apply a topical numbing agent. This helps ensure your comfort, especially in more sensitive areas around the eyes, lips and chin. Once the area is completely numb, the treatment begins.

Prior to beginning the treatment, we will remove the numbing agent thoroughly and require you to cleanse your skin to remove any left over residue. Your skin will be cleansed and prepped once more before we ready the device to the begin the CO2 laser treatment. During the treatment, a plume extractor will be positioned next to the laser handpiece to remove fumes resulting from vaporized skin. You may be provided a chilled air handpiece to hold close to the areas being treated for comfort.

Post-Treatment

When all the passes have been completed on each area, you will sit under 830nm LED phototherapy light for 25 minutes to accelerate the healing. Post-procedure healing creams will then be applied to calm any redness or irritation and enhance your results. The recovery time associated with CO2 laser treatment will vary depending on the intensity of the treatment delivered.

Following your procedure, it is common to experience minor side effects like redness, swelling and inflammation. Treated areas will be very dry and feel like sandpaper before flaking and peeling off to reveal a newer, healthier complexion. For best results, keep your skin well moisturized to support the healing process and do not pick at the flakes. We will provide an aftercare plan that will include information on what to expect and how to care for your skin.

your personalized co2 results

Anyone can benefit from a fractional CO2 laser treatment as it can be tuned to the right depth and intensity to treat a number of different concers.

Acne & surgical scars

CO2 laser treatment is highly effective for improving the appearance of acne and surgical scars by resurfacing the skin and promoting deep collagen remodeling. The laser creates controlled micro-injuries in the scarred tissue, which triggers the body’s natural healing response and encourages the formation of new, healthy skin. Over time, this process smooths uneven texture, softens raised or indented scars, and reduces redness or discoloration, leading to a more refined and even complexion.

Fine lines and deep wrinkles

The CO2 laser treatment works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promoting firmer, more youthful skin. With continued improvement over time, CO2 laser resurfacing helps you maintain a timeless, radiant appearance.

SUN DAMAGE

CO2 laser treatment is a powerful and effective solution for reversing sun damage by precisely removing damaged outer layers of skin and stimulating the body’s natural healing process. Using a focused beam of carbon dioxide laser energy, the treatment targets sun-induced issues like rough texture, fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation irregularities. As the laser vaporizes damaged skin cells, it also heats the underlying dermis, triggering collagen production and skin remodeling. The result is smoother, firmer, and more evenly toned skin with significantly reduced signs of photodamage. CO2 laser is especially effective for treating areas with deep wrinkles and extensive sun exposure, such as the face, neck, and chest.

Skin laxity & sagging

CO2 laser treatment helps improve skin laxity and sagging by delivering controlled heat deep into the dermis, which stimulates collagen production and tightens existing collagen fibers. This thermal effect triggers the skin’s natural remodeling process, resulting in firmer, more lifted skin over time. As new collagen forms, the skin becomes tighter, smoother, and more youthful in appearance, making CO2 laser an effective non-surgical option for addressing mild to moderate sagging in areas like the face, neck, and jawline.

ENLARGED PORES

CO2 laser treatment helps minimize the appearance of enlarged pores by resurfacing the skin and stimulating collagen production around the pore walls. As the skin heals and regenerates, it becomes smoother and more refined, leading to tighter, less visible pores and an overall improved skin texture.

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continued correction with co2 laser treatment

Smoother Skin Texture: Rough patches, uneven areas, and bumps are visibly reduced as damaged layers are resurfaced.
Fewer Fine Lines & Wrinkles: Deep creases and fine lines soften dramatically, especially around the eyes and mouth.
Brighter, More Even Tone: Pigmentation, sun damage, and age spots fade, revealing a more uniform complexion.
Smaller Pores: CO2 laser treatment helps shrink enlarged pores for a refined, airbrushed finish.
Progressive Improvement: Results continue to develop over several months as collagen production increases and skin tightens naturally.

Significant improvement of discoloration, improved fine lines and deeper wrinkles, reduction in pore size, and skin reflectivity and glow.

CO2 laser treatment is one of the most advanced and effective skin resurfacing procedures available, delivering dramatic improvements in skin tone, texture, and overall appearance. By using precise, fractionated laser energy, it removes damaged outer layers of skin while stimulating deep collagen production to promote long-term rejuvenation. This makes it highly effective for treating fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, enlarged pores, and skin laxity. With proper aftercare, CO2 laser results are long-lasting, revealing smoother, tighter, and more radiant skin.

Our difference? fractionated technology, highly skilled approach.

At SMooth Solutions Medspa, we like to inform our clients about the different technologies we have available and allow them to make an informed choice.

Traditional CO2 laser treatments are known for having significant downtime post procedure, so our clinic chose to add a fractionated CO2 laser to our treatment list. This technology is far superior and uses controlled microbeams, creating “fractional” columns of treatment. By delivering these microbeams, the laser removes damaged skin layers in a more precise and efficient way, which speeds up healing and reduces downtime compared to traditional CO2 lasers.

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Testimonials

I’ve been to a number of different places for face treatments in California and really liked Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing I received with my dermatologist many years ago. Unfortunately she had to move away and the other treatments I got afterwards (Clear & Brilliant, Potenza RF microneedling, regular microneedling, etc.) weren’t quite as effective. They were expensive too and I began to feel like I wasted money doing them.

I went in for a consultation at SMooth Solutions Medspa and met with the owner. I was very quickly impressed by her knowledge, not only of the treatments, but the underlying mechanics of the machines. We spoke about what I was looking for and she provided a treatment unique to my needs.

I am about 1 week post-treatment and I can already see some improvements. To be fair tho, this stuff really takes multiple months to really see the benefits, but it is already noticeably better than when I had treatments at LaserAway.

I really appreciated her work and will be returning for other treatments (outside of just my face which is what I went in for). You can tell she really cares about her patients and that she takes pride in her work. One other thing that I personally appreciated was that this is a woman’s owned business. That isn’t a make or break thing for me, but I liked that and want to continue to support businesses like that.

Combinable Treatments

CO2 Laser Resurfacing pairs really well with RF Microneedling, & BBL Photo-facials to produce outstanding results when it comes to skin resurfacing. Book your CO2 laser resurfacing treatment today.

Our combination treatments will have discounted pricing available. Please inquire more details at the time of your consultation.

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