Fractional carbondioxyde (CO2) laser is a type of laser treatment that applies a beam of intense energy to specific areas on the skin. This laser treatment is often used for skin regeneration and treatment of skin problems. Fractional CO2 laser involves applying the laser beam in small amounts, i.e. fractions, which speeds up the healing process of the skin and reduces the recovery time after treatment.
- Acne scars and blemishes
- Surgery, burns and scars
- Stretch marks after pregnancy and childbirth
- Pore minimization
- Skin wrinkles and tightening for anti-aging purposes
- Burning benign moles and sun spots
It may take 7-10 days for the patient to recover after the procedure. The skin reddens and collects edema for the first three days, and peeling begins in the following period.Patients can return to normal life after about a week.
The effectiveness of the treatment usually becomes evident after three months and the effect does not appear immediately. Although the peeling that occurs at first is seen as a peeling effect, the treatment effect and improvement in the skin usually begins to show itself within 3-6 months. Because collagen production in the skin is completed within this period.
The number of sessions varies depending on the purpose of the treatment, the area to be treated and the skin characteristics of the person.The number of sessions is usually between 3-6, while the interval between two sessions is set to be 1-1.5 months.
Fractional carbon dioxide laser application is more common in winter periods.
If the redness and peeling on the face after the procedure come into contact with the sun, there is a risk of pigment, that is, the formation of spots on the face. It is not enough to use sunscreen in the days after the procedure, so we recommend that patients do not go out for 3-5 days after the procedure. While dark-skinned people are more affected by conditions such as regional pigmentation or pigment loss, light-skinned people are the more fortunate group in this treatment.
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