Skin resurfacing with fractional CO2 laser is an effective, non-surgical option to rejuvenate your skin. This laser helps improve multiple conditions associated with sun damage and skin ageing. It utilises a concentrated beam of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser light to remove layers of damaged or aging skin. The beam of this laser is fractionated into thousands of tiny shafts of light. These tiny shafts of light penetrate the deeper layers of the skin. The skin then repairs those tiny columns by pushing out the old, damaged skin and replacing it with new skin.

The CO2 laser is particularly useful for resurfacing the skin, improving texture, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles, scars, sun damage, and pigmentation issues. By targeting the skin’s deeper layers, the CO2 laser stimulates collagen production, promoting smoother, firmer skin over time. The procedure can be performed with varying intensity depending on the condition being treated, and recovery time typically involves some swelling, redness, and peeling.

CO2 Laser is a versatile treatment which can assist in the treatment of a range of cosmetic and medical indications. Dr Welsh is highly trained and experienced in the use of lasers and is continually expanding her knowledge and refining her techniques to deliver the best possible results.

Fractional CO2 laser treatment can help improve the following conditions:

- Roughness/dryness/scaling and sunspots

- Sun damaged lips (actinic cheilitis)

- Brown sunspots (lentigines/seborrheic keratoses)

- Enlarged oil glands/open pores

- Blotchy skin

- Fine to moderate wrinkles

- Moderate to severe acne scarring

- Surgical and traumatic scars

- Crepey eyelids, neck skin and wrinkles around the mouth

- Hand rejuvenation