What is the DOT Fractionated CO2 laser treatment?
The fractionated CO2 laser creates thousands of microscopic perforations in the skin to start the healing process which improves scars, tightens skin and stimulated collagen. These micro-injury sites are only 15-20 percent of the treated area leaving a barrier for the healing process to take place faster and with less chance of complications.
How long will the DOT Fractionated CO2 laser treatment take?
Most fractionated CO2 treatments take approximately 30 minutes. A numbing cream will be applied 60 minutes before the start of the procedure to lesson the stinging effects during the treatment.
Is the DOT Fractionated CO2 treatment safe?
Yes. As long as the pre treatment and post treatment protocols are followed side effect are minimal. You can expect your skin to be flushed and red after the fractionated CO2 treatment but this is short lived. 5- 7 days is the normal downtime for fractionated resurfacing procedure based on a moderate treatment protocol.
How many DOT Fractionated CO2 treatments will I need?
At the Laser Image Company we break the service into two moderate treatments spaced about 6 – 8 weeks apart. This protocol allows for better results with less chance of complications.
Will the DOT Fractionated CO2 laser treatment hurt?
Most patients say the fractionated CO2 treatment feels like a stinging sunburn. The topical numbing agent applied prior to the treatment alleviates most of the pain and the patient can expect the sunburn sensation to continue after the treatment. An over the counter pain medication is all that is usually needed to make the patient comfortable.