Consult Required?
Yes – Book Now
Downtime
Depends on treatment goals
Sessions Needed
3 to 6
Results Duration
Up to 2 or more years, with touch-ups
Benefits of CO2 Laser Treatment in Los Angeles
Flexible Treatment
CO2 lasers can work on superficial and on deeper skin issues.
Skin Resurfacing
Achieve overall smoother feel and appearance of the skin’s texture.
Long Lasting
The positive results can last up to 2 years or more with touch-ups!
Consultation
It starts with a personal consultation with your trained and licensed Younique provider. During this relaxing and energizing one-on-one, they’ll discuss your concerns, your goals for treatment, and your medical history. If your provider determines that CO2 laser resurfacing in Los Angeles is the most appropriate option for your concerns and goals, your session can be scheduled.
Procedure
Your Younique provider will cleanse the treatment area, removing any makeup. A numbing agent will be applied to the skin, and then your provider will use laser light technology to remove the outer layers of aged and sun-damaged skin. The fractional CO2 laser energy also stimulates underlying skin to form additional collagen and improve wrinkles both on the upper skin and in deeper tissues.
Recovery
Healing and recovery from treatment depends on the method of skin resurfacing used. In general, most treatments are followed by a short healing time of 5 to 7 days due to the peeling that occurs. You should enjoy better stimulation of collagen for a boosted effectiveness. As you come in for the full treatment series, they will have a cumulative effect. Your skin will continue to improve with each session, with the treatments building on one another.
Build Your Custom Treatment Plan
The path for your Younique journey begins with this first step.
Is there anything that might make me an unfit candidate for fraction CO2 laser skin resurfacing?
As with many lasers, the hyperpigmentation of the skin is much at risk, especially for patients with olive and brown skin. For this reason, fractional CO2 laser treatment is often more effective on light/fair-skinned to medium-toned skin.
Also, patients should avoid having the procedure done when they have applied self-tanners or had a great deal of sun exposure within the past 4 weeks.
What are some common side effects from fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing?
The most frequent side effects from fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing may include:
- Temporary swelling
- Skin redness
- Sensation like a mild sunburn
- Itching
- Skin dryness and peeling
- Increased short-term sun sensitivity
If the CO2 laser treatment is for deeper and more extensive resurfacing, it can sometimes leave skin looking and feeling similar to the effects of a more severe sunburn.
Your Younique provider will explain all the possible side effects and recommend recovery support methods to achieve the most comfortable and effective results.
Awards & Recognition
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