Am I a suitable candidate for treatment? What conditions can be treated with this laser?

Most people who present for CO2 laser treatment are concerned about the effects of ageing or sun-damage on their skin. Excellent results can be achieved by laser resurfacing an area of skin on the face, neck or other part of the body.

CO2 laser can also be used to improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles, to improve the appearance of acne scars (and other scars) and to reduce sun-induced skin pigmentation. It can also help to tighten skin by stimulating the production of collagen.

Because the carbon dioxide laser is able to ablate (vapourise) skin tissue, certain skin lumps and bumps can also be treated with this laser, including benign naevi (moles).

Rhinophyma, an enlargement of sebaceous glands on the nose that leads to a bulbous nose, can also be treated with laser. Rhinophyma is usually caused by Rosacea, a skin condition. The carbon dioxide laser can ablate the excessive sebaceous tissue and return the nose to its normal size and shape.

The strength of the treatment can be customized to suit each individual problem. More concentrated treatments can be used where a greater degree of improvement is required, and lower energy settings for those requiring only a minor improvement. 

A list of problems treatable by Laser resurfacing

Fine lines and wrinkles of the face, especially  around the upper lip, cheeks and forehead

Loose skin on the eyelids

Crow's feet around the eyes

Smoker's lines around the mouth and frown lines

Brown spots and splotchy, uneven skin tone

Scars, especially acne scars

Loose skin around the neck and jowls

 

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