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Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing
(Improves dynamic wrinkles, fine wrinkles, and acne scars;
may be more effective than erbium)
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Anesthesia: General or sedation.
Location of operation: Office, surgical, or hospital.
Length of surgery: 15-60 minutes.
Length of stay: Outpatient (home same day).
Discomfort: Variable depending on the dressing placed at the time of your procedure. Anticipate 2-7 days of prescription pain medication.
Swelling: Moderate to severe and lasts 1-3 weeks.
Dressings: Treated areas will appear as abrasions. They will weep, ooze, and hurt when uncovered. To facilitate healing and minimize discomfort, your treated skin may be covered with a masklike dressing that will spontaneously lift off within a few days. Alternatively, ointment may be applied. Most patients prefer the mask dressing, which is neater and involves less discomfort.
Healing: Your skin will heal in 7-10 days and will then appear sunburned. Redness will improve over 1-3 months, depending on the depth of your treatment. Those who have had deep laser resurfacing for significant wrinkle improvement, will have persistent redness. Those who have more superficial resurfacing will have faster resolution of their redness.
Makeup: May be worn in 2 weeks.
Presentable in public: You will be presentable with makeup in 10-14 days.
Work: You may feel capable of returning within 3-5 days, but your appearance will be the limiting factor.
Exercise: May be resumed in 2 weeks.
Sun protection: SPF 15 or higher for 3-6 months.
Resume skin care: You may resume skin care products after your skin has healed.
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Fees & Financing 
