Alias Name
Fractional CO2 Laser Scar Treatment

Procedure Detail
The fractional CO2 laser works by drilling tiny pin sized holes to a specific depth in the skin surface. This laser generates columns of heat that go under the deep dermis to cause inflammation. As a result of the inflammation, the remaining tissue produces collagen and elastin which work to heal the skin. For acne scar tissue, healthier and tighter skin means that the scars become much less noticeable.

Features
an ablative fractionated carbon dioxide laser treatments for three reasons: hyperpigmentation or sun damage, wrinkles, and acne scarring.

Benefits
Reduce pores, remove scars and acne marks, remove scars， skin brightening

Recommended
Large pores, dull skin tone, fine wrinkles, pigment spots, birthmarks, stretch marks, acne scars

Suitable Candidate
Patients with acne and acne scars or other scarring; those with fine lines around the eyes, dry lines, facial and forehead wrinkles, folds, and stretch marks; those with pigmented lesions such as freckles, and other deep layers Scars.

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Pros
fractional CO2 laser is one of the more commonly used today due to the superior results and minimal discomfort and down time. Fractional CO2 lasers have always been very effective for acne and other scars.

Cons
Compared with other laser treatments, the trauma is greater; the recovery period is longer, with a scab period of about 1 week; strict attention should be paid to sun protection after treatment.

Unsuitable Candidate
Persons who prone to scarring; patients with severe diabetes or hypertension; patients with unrealistic expectations for treatment; active vitiligo and psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus; pregnancy or lactation; photo allergies; recently had chemical peels ,reccently undergone surgery, abrasion and other skin resurfacing operations; those who use retinoic drugs; patients who are unwilling to use sunscreen after surgery

Scar
No

Treatment Time
About 30mins

Anesthesia Method
Not needed / numbing agent

Treatment Course
3-6 treatments per course, with interval of 1 month time.

Procedures Technique
Photoelectric Therapy

Sustainability
about 1 year

Recovery Period
7-14days

Qualification
Practicing physician in medical aesthetics or board-certified dermatologist

Pain Scale
medium pain

Before the Procedure

1. Within one month before treatment, please refrain from excessive sun exposure, sunbathing or SPA

2. Within one week before treatment, do not perform treatments such as laser, microdermabrasion, and acid peel;

3. If you have a history of photosensitivity, skin lesions, or immune system abnormalities, or those who take special drugs during pregnancy, you need to consult a doctor in advance;

4. Skin that is inflamed, purulent, and has multiple wounds is less suitable for this treatment.

0 days to 3 days redness and swelling period
Recovery tips:
a mild burning sensation within a few hours after treatment, accompanied by mild swelling.

Aftercare methods:

1. After the treatment, do not touch the area with your hands to prevent bacterial infection

2. There is a slight redness and slight burning sensation in the treatment area, which is a normal. You can apply ice pack to reduce swelling and pain.

4 days to 7 days Scab forming period
Recovery tips:
On the third day after treatment, small particles of scabs begin to form on the local wound, which will fall off in 5-7 days.

Caring methods:

1. Do not rub the treatment area, avoid spicy food, no tobacco and no alcohol, and avoid dark coloring foods such as coffee, cola, etc. for a while, and let the crust fall off by itself, never peel it off

2. Do not do any intense exercise ,to not cause infection after sweating

3.  It is not advisable to wash your face with hot water within 5 days after facial treatment.

 
8 to 30 days of Scabs and shed period
Recovery tips:
about 7-10 days, The scab is gradually shed off to form pale pink new skin.

Caring methods:

1. When there is slight dryness, flakiness or scabs, please do not peel or remove the scabs. Be sure to let the scabs mature and fall off on their own

2. Strict sun protection to avoid pigmentation;
3. Minimize consumption of food or drink with high coloring content.

31 days to 180 days stable effect period
Recovery tips:
Wound recovery, collagen continues to regenerate, and the effect appears. Some patients might have hyperpigmentation (darkened skin is prone to appear), which usually fades after 3-6 months.

Caring methods:

1.  To complete the course of treatment, usually multiple (3-5 times) treatments are required, with an interval of 1-2 months;

2.  If there is pigmentation, topical treatment will accelerate the resolution
3. Strong sun exposure must be avoided for 3 months after treatment.

Reminder
The above postoperative care is for reference only. Due to individual differences and different surgical procedures, the recovery cycle, suture removal time and aftercare methods will be different. The specific plan is to follow the doctor’s advice.