eCO2 Plus

Frequently Asked Questions

The carbon dioxide laser, or "CO2 laser," uses invisible, far-infrared light with a wavelength of 10,600 nm generated from carbon dioxide. Water molecules selectively and highly absorb light of such a wavelength.

The epidermis—the topmost layer of the skin—is sensitive to CO2 laser beams. When CO2 lasers hit the skin, the energy heats up and vaporizes epidermal water molecules and, with them, the epidermal cells. CO2 lasers can strip off the epidermis with minimal damage to underlying tissues. The CO2 laser is an ablative laser because it removes the skin’s superficial layers.

The following events occur after CO2 laser treatment:

• Removing the epidermis takes away its imperfections. This includes wrinkles, rough areas, pigmentation problems, and superficial scars.

• The intense laser heat burns away damaged collagen strands and contracts loose collagenous tissue.

• Stripping off the skin’s top surface alerts the immune system and stimulates inflammatory processes. These events lead to the release of substances that induce the body’s natural repair mechanisms. During the healing process, the epidermal cells grow back, and the skin produces more collagen. The deeper skin layers also undergo repair and renewal.

At the end of your recovery, you’ll notice the following changes:

• The superficial blemishes are gone, while the deep ones are significantly reduced.

• The treated area becomes smoother as the new epidermis replaces the old one.

• The skin is tighter and firmer due to the contraction and enhanced formation of collagen.

Overall, you get younger-looking, more even-toned skin that you can’t achieve from years of applying cosmetic products alone.