Restore a smooth, radiant, and youthful complexion with advanced CO2 fractional laser resurfacing at Olivo Medspa. This highly effective skin rejuvenation procedure gently vaporizes damaged outer skin layers to treat superficial to deep wrinkles, sun damage, uneven texture, and acne scars.
What is CO2 Laser Fractional Resurfacing?
CO2 laser resurfacing is an advanced aesthetic procedure designed to target micro-columns of the skin while leaving surrounding tissue intact. By removing sun-damaged and aged skin cells, the laser stimulates your body’s natural healing response and accelerates collagen production.
Key Concerns Treated:
- Superficial & Deep Wrinkles: Effectively targets lines around the eyes, mouth, forehead, and cheeks.
- Acne & Facial Scars: Smooths rough texture and minimizes noticeable scarring.
- Sun Damage & Pigmentation: Fades age spots, hyperpigmentation, and sun spots.
- Skin Texture & Tone: Restores overall firmness, clarity, and radiance.
While CO2 laser resurfacing works on deep skin texture and sun damage, pairing it with targeted cosmetic injectables like Botox can address dynamic expression lines around the forehead and eyes for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
Why Choose Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment?
CO2 lasers have decades of proven clinical safety and efficacy, particularly for light to medium skin tones. At Olivo Medspa in Chicago, our experienced medical providers customize your CO2 laser treatment based on your unique skin type, aesthetic goals, and desired recovery timeline.
Whether you require light fractional resurfacing or a more comprehensive ablative treatment, our tailored approach ensures maximum skin renewal with minimal risk.
What to Expect During & After Treatment
CO2 laser resurfacing is an outpatient procedure performed at our Chicago medspa. Appointments typically last between 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the size of the treatment area and the intensity of the procedure.
Your provider applies a topical numbing cream prior to treatment to maximize your comfort.
Recovery and Downtime
Recovery times vary based on the depth and intensity of your session:
- Social Downtime: Expect 5 to 7 days of social downtime for fractional treatments, and up to 2 weeks for deeper ablative resurfacing.
- Immediate Post-Care: Your skin will appear flushed, similar to a sunburn, and may experience mild swelling, peeling, or crusting as fresh skin cells emerge.
- Skin Protection: Keep skin hydrated with rich moisturizers and avoid direct sun exposure. Once initial healing is complete, daily application of a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen is essential to protect your investment.
Long-Lasting Results & Maintenance
Initial surface smoothing becomes visible as soon as the skin completely heals (typically within 2 to 4 weeks). Full firming and collagen-building benefits continue to evolve over the following 3 to 6 months.
To maintain your firm, glowing skin between major laser sessions, patients often combine their results with non-invasive collagen-stimulating treatments like Microneedling RF.
Schedule Your CO2 Laser Resurfacing Consultation in Chicago
Ready to transform your skin texture and reveal a refreshed appearance? Contact the expert team at Olivo Medspa today to learn if CO2 fractional laser resurfacing is right for you.