CO2 Laser Resurfacing in Austin, TX
Deep Resurfacing – CO2
Why Choose CO2 Laser Resurfacing at 360 Plastic Surgery?
CO2 is reserved for concerns that exceed what lighter treatments can correct, representing the deeper end of resurfacing for meaningful, infrequent transformation. Performed exclusively by Dr. Chike-Obi, CO2 is often the most efficient path for patients who have tried other nonsurgical treatments without significant results or who want to make meaningful enhancements to their current treatment plan.
How CO2 Laser Resurfacing Works
CO2 delivers fractional ablative laser energy deep into the dermis, removing damaged outer layers of skin while heating the tissue beneath to stimulate substantial new collagen and elastin production. This deeper, more controlled injury is what allows CO2 to correct concerns lighter treatments cannot reach.
What Does CO2 Laser Resurfacing Treat?
- Deeper wrinkles and static lines
- Acne scarring and surgical scars
- Significant sun damage and precancerous texture change
- Advanced surface laxity
- Uneven pigmentation combined with textural damage
- Face, and selectively the neck
Ideal Candidates & Recovery Timeline
CO2 is designed to dramatically improve skin quality and surface texture for patients in their 40s and older (or younger with significant scarring) with lighter-to-medium skin tones and moderate-to-severe concerns. Candidates must be ready to commit to a full week or more of downtime. Patients seeking structural repositioning or sagging correction are better suited for surgical lifting, while those seeking minimal downtime should consider CoolPeel® or other treatment combinations.
- Downtime: Expect 7 to 10 days of social downtime with redness, swelling, oozing, and crusting in the first several days. Residual pink discoloration can take weeks to months to fully fade, and strict sun avoidance is required during healing.
- Combination Potential: Usually performed as its own treatment, though sometimes alongside surgical procedures sharing a recovery window. Moxi™ is introduced months later once healed for maintenance.
CO2 Laser Resurfacing FAQ
How painful is CO2 laser resurfacing in Austin?
How long is recovery from a CO2 laser treatment?
Is the CO2 laser at 360 Plastic Surgery safe for darker skin tones?
How long do CO2 laser results last?
Can CO2 resurfacing be combined with facelift surgery by Dr. Chike-Obi?
Individual results vary. We confirm candidacy for any treatment during an in-person consultation.
