Treatment

Conventional Co2 Laser

The Conventional Carbon Dioxide laser uses a specific wavelength of light.  It even allows its laser energy to be well absorbed in water. In fact, CO2 lasers are safe and precise.
Benefits of the Conventional CO2 laser

• Higher precision
• Targeting specific tissue
• Versatility
• Least invasive
• Short recovery

 

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In fact, the Carbon Dioxide laser is a broad and versatile laser. It is useful to treat various types of skin conditions.

Moreover, it is a unique type of laser. This is because it can be used for resurfacing as well as excisional and incisional procedures.

For instance:

• Fine lines as well as wrinkles
• Warts
• Raised birthmarks
• Moles
• Acne scarring
• Skin ageing
• Keloid and hypertrophic scars
• Freckles
• Lastly, melasma

However, there are certain cases, when the CO2 laser isn’t a good option. For instance:

• In case of a history of keloids or hypertrophic scars
• When the patient took retinoids in the previous six months
• Recent treatment with chemical peels or dermabrasion
• Active bacterial or viral infection at the treatment site
• Connective tissue diseases
• Lastly, HIV or hepatitis C infections

How does the procedure work? 

The laser beam penetrates the superficial layers of the skin. As a result, it reaches the dermis.

As a result, tiny microscopic areas of thermal damage occur.

This, in turn, stimulates cell turnover and new collagen production.

Therefore, it helps replace damaged skin with new cells.

The procedure entails:

• Cleaning the treatment area.
• Applying a local anaesthetic to it.
• Treating each skin lesion individually with the laser.
• Lastly, bandaging the treated area.

The procedure takes about 30-60 minutes.

Pre and Post-procedure Care

• Stop smoking for two weeks before and after the procedure.
• In fact, certain medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, as well as vitamin E need to be discontinued ten days prior.
• Patients may take antibiotics and antiviral medications before as well as after the procedure.
• Moreover, the treated area should be clean.
• Dermatologists prescribe an ointment to prevent scab formation.
• Putting ice on the areas with swelling, itching or stinging helps.
• Also, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Side effects 

1. Contact dermatitis
2. Perioral dermatitis
3. Rosacea
4. Acne
5. Localized infection
6. Hypertrophic scarring

The side effects depend on the:

• Skin condition
• Skin type & sensitivity
• The immune response of the patient.

However, one can minimize them with pre and post-procedure care routines.