CO2 Laser Resurfacing in Bella Vista, The Hills District

CO2 laser is one of the most powerful resurfacing treatments available and its suitability depends on your skin tone, skin type, concern depth, and lifestyle. The wrong settings for your skin can cause pigmentation changes, prolonged redness, or inadequate results. The consultation ensures the right treatment, the right intensity, and the right recovery plan before anything is booked.

CO2 laser carries a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones and must be approached carefully. Your skin tone is always assessed at your consultation and we will only recommend CO2 laser if it is appropriate and safe for your skin. For clients with darker skin tones, alternative treatments may be recommended.

CO2 laser is uncomfortable without preparation, which is why we always apply a topical anaesthetic to the treatment area prior to the session. A cooling system is also used during treatment to manage heat and improve comfort throughout. Most clients tolerate the treatment well with these measures in place.

Downtime varies significantly depending on the intensity of the treatment. At lower settings, most clients experience redness and skin shedding for a few days. At higher intensities for deeper concerns like significant scarring, recovery can extend to one to two weeks. The Fraxis fractional delivery pattern helps reduce downtime compared to traditional full-ablation CO2, but meaningful recovery is still required at most settings. All of this is discussed at your consultation so we can tailor the treatment intensity to your skin concern and your lifestyle.

For deeper concerns like significant acne scarring, a course of two to four sessions may be recommended. For skin texture and mild resurfacing, a single session often delivers meaningful improvement. Your therapist will advise a realistic plan at your consultation.

Both are effective for acne scarring but work at different levels of intensity and suit different skin types. CO2 laser delivers more significant results for deeper scarring but carries a higher risk of pigmentation changes in darker skin tones and involves meaningful downtime. For clients where CO2 is not suitable, RF microneedling is a powerful alternative that delivers deep collagen remodelling without the same risk profile. The Fraxis combines both CO2 and RF microneedling in a single platform, meaning for the right candidate both can be used together for a more comprehensive result. The best approach always depends on your scar type, skin tone, and lifestyle and is determined at your consultation.

Pricing depends on the treatment area and the number of sessions required. Contact us or book a consultation for accurate pricing. Afterpay is available at Clinica Cosmetics.