{"id":10604,"date":"2019-11-20T14:14:48","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T20:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advdermatology.com\/c02re-co2-fractional-laser\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T17:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T23:08:40","slug":"c02re-co2-fractional-laser","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.advdermatology.com\/cosmetic-procedures\/laser-skin-resurfacing\/c02re-co2-fractional-laser\/","title":{"rendered":"C02RE, CO2 Fractional Laser Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Smooth, rejuvenate, and transform your skin with a single CO2RE Fractional Resurfacing treatment, available at Advanced Dermatology.<\/h2>\n<h4>What is CO2 Fractional Laser Treatment?<\/h4>\n<p>CO2 fractional laser resurfacing is a technique in which carbon dioxide lasers precisely treat skin on the face, neck, or chest. Advanced Dermatology leverages the CO2RE (by Candela) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Fractional Laser Resurfacing method. Unlike other laser treatments, this technique precisely targets small columns of skin with controlled damage, leaving surrounding areas untouched. This method stimulates your skin&#8217;s natural healing response to generate new, healthy cells and enhance collagen production.<\/p>\n<h5>If you\u2019re looking for a nearby professional laser treatment, our offices serve patients throughout Chicago&#8217;s North Shore.<\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How long will it take to see results?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Following your procedure, skin will continue to improve for a period of 6 months, provided proper aftercare and minimal sun exposure. Depending on factors like age, history of smoking, and skincare routine, results may take 6-9 months.<\/p>\n<p>Occasionally, in an area that cannot be treated aggressively, we may need to do more than one treatment to optimize results.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the risks and side effects?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Prior to treatment, your medical provider will discuss potential risks and side effects of CO2RE resurfacing. These may include (but are not limited to): skin wound, infection, scarring, and hypo and hyper-pigmentation.<\/p>\n<p>Downtime after CO2RE resurfacing<\/p>\n<p>Most people\u2019s primary concern is the downtime after CO2RE treatment. Depending on the area and the aggressiveness of the treatment, it will take 7-14 days for the skin to heal. During this time, you may experience\u00a0 significant redness, crusting (possibly minor bleeding and oozing depending on treatment depth), dryness, and peeling and flaking.<\/p>\n<p>While you may be perfectly capable of working from home after the first day or two, you may need to cancel or postpone social activities in this timeframe.<\/p>\n<p>Pain management during treatment<\/p>\n<p>For your comfort, Advanced Dermatology provides full facial anesthesia. There should be minimal to zero pain during the procedure and the hours following. However, it\u2019s important to note that some people experience more pain than others.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How will I look and feel after the treatment?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"After the treatment, you will spend most of your day sleeping at home. Your skin will be raw, and it\u2019s important that you follow instructions to heal efficiently. 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To maintain your results, we recommend a healthy skincare routine including cosmeceutical products, medical-grade facials, and other procedures as directed by your provider.<\/p>\n<p>Maintenance treatments may also be necessary to maintain results, especially if aftercare guidelines are not followed. Occasionally, another treatment may be necessary in a few years (in the area around the eyes, it may only be 1-2 years).\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Is there another way to get the same effect?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Alternatives to the CO2RE Fractional Laser Resurfacing treatment include photodynamic photorejuvenation (using Levulan with IPL), Fraxel laser, E3 (Ematrix with Sublime and IPL) or other brands of CO2 Laser resurfacing.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, there are no other treatments that can give you as much of an overall effect with only one treatment. To achieve similar effects, you would have to combine the above with fillers or tissue tightening devices.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Can you combine CO2RE with other treatments?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Although we cannot do additional treatments on the same day as CO2RE, we can absolutely combine with other treatments in time.<\/p>\n<p>Many choose wrinkle relaxers such as BOTOX Cosmetic, Dysport, or Xeomin to reduce unwanted wrinkles caused by muscle contraction. Some choose to add volume in the cheeks, nasolabial folds, lower eyelids, or lips with dermal fillers such as Restylane, Restylane Lyft, Juvederm, and Belotero.<\/p>\n<p>We may recommend botulinum toxin 2 weeks prior to the treatment, which may enhance the effect on wrinkles caused by movement. 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