How Can You Achieve Youthful-Looking Skin with the CO2 Fractional Laser?
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With so many skin rejuvenation options available today, patients have more choices than ever before when it comes to enhancing their complexion — but this may leave you wondering where to begin. At Imperial Dermatology, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Gregory Bartos and double-board-certified dermatologist Dr. Simona Bartos are here to help you better understand which skin rejuvenation treatments may be most appropriate and beneficial for your unique complexion. For many of our Hollywood, FL cosmetic dermatology patients, CO2 fractional laser resurfacing with the Lutronic CO2 laser system is an excellent treatment option for addressing a wide variety of skin concerns and improving the complexion overall. Keep reading to find answers to common questions about laser skin resurfacing, including how it can be used to improve or reverse common signs of aging and more.
What is laser skin resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing is a popular skin treatment that involves the delivery of targeted laser energy to the skin's surface to destroy damaged and dead skin cells layer by layer. This approach helps to reduce the appearance of many skin concerns — including those associated with aging — and reveals new, healthy layers of skin that appear smoother and more youthful.
What skin concerns can be treated with CO2 laser resurfacing?
Some of the most common skin irregularities that can be greatly improved with CO2 fractional laser skin resurfacing — sometimes known as a laser peel — include:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Enlarged pores
- Acne scarring
- Other types of scars
- Hyperpigmentation
- Uneven skin tone
- Patchy skin texture
Will I look younger after CO2 skin resurfacing?
Because CO2 laser skin resurfacing can help to reduce the appearance of many of the visible signs of aging — like lines, wrinkles, and large pores — while also stimulating new collagen growth and tightening skin, patients often enjoy a complexion that appears smoother, supple, and more youthful.
Should I get a laser peel or RF microneedling?
Patients commonly ask whether laser skin resurfacing or Morpheus8™ radiofrequency (RF) microneedling is better. While the most appropriate skin treatment will vary from patient to patient, the answer to this question is often that neither is better — but instead, that a combination of CO2 laser resurfacing and RF microneedling offers the most compelling benefits for transformation of the complexion. This is because laser skin resurfacing and Morpheus8 work in different ways using different technologies. Generally speaking, CO2 laser peel addresses superficial layers of skin, while Morpheus8 microneedling penetrates deeper layers of skin. By alternating laser skin resurfacing and RF microneedling, patients can ensure that almost all the layers of their skin are addressed for more complete treatment and visible, lasting results. During your initial consultation for skin rejuvenation in Hollywood, FL, our knowledgeable team will closely assess your skin, discuss your concerns and goals, and recommend a personalized treatment plan designed for your unique complexion.
Get smoother, younger-looking skin you can show off proudly with CO2 laser skin resurfacing in Hollywood, FL
There is no question that the skin is one of the first features to show its age, and many people have visible signs of aging that make them look older than they actually are. If you're frustrated by lines, wrinkles, large pores, and other skin irregularities that are aging your appearance, you may be a candidate for CO2 laser skin resurfacing to virtually turn back the clock and help restore a younger-looking complexion you can love. Take the first step toward transforming your skin by calling Imperial Dermatology to schedule your private consultation or laser peel with Hollywood, FL board-certified dermatologists Dr. Simona Bartos and Dr. Gregory Bartos today.