Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser
Carbon dioxide laser is a laser system that provides skin rejuvenation with 10600 nanometer wavelength beams and is used in the treatment of various skin diseases and conditions. Carbon dioxide laser vaporizes the targeted tissue as a whole (ablative) or intermittently (fractional). It provides the opportunity to work in a controlled manner by giving the least heat damage to the surrounding healthy tissue during treatment.
How is Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Applied?
Generally, it can be applied in a clinical setting, without the need for anesthesia or with cream anesthesia, cold anesthesia or injection anesthesia depending on the depth of the area to be treated. In rare cases, general anesthesia – sedation can be applied in treatments affecting very deep and large areas.
During the procedure, depending on the targeted treatment mode, tiny punctate crusts of varying intensity can be observed on the skin. These crusted areas are areas of skin damage caused by laser beams in a controlled manner. While the surrounding healthy tissue areas allow this area to heal, skin regeneration and tightening are also provided.
Which Conditions Can Be Treated With Carbon Dioxide Laser?
What Should Be Considered After Carbon Dioxide Laser?
After the procedure, your doctor will apply appropriate wound care products and sunscreen. Care should be taken to protect from the sun for at least 3-4 weeks after the procedure, and the healing accelerator creams/ointments prescribed after the procedure should be used as prescribed and within the time period. Generally, healing takes about 2-3 weeks. The completion of new collagen formation after healing continues for about 3-6 months.
It is recommended not to use make-up until the scabs heal, water-based concealer make-up can be used when the scabs disappear and are replaced by redness. It may be helpful to use products containing green pigment to neutralize the red – pink color. After the procedure, the appearance of redness usually regresses within a few months. In some cases, especially in people with white skin, this redness may last 4-6 months.
There is a risk of darkening of the skin (blemish / hyperpigmentation) after the procedure, especially in dark-skinned people. For people who are prone to spot formation, spot lightening creams and treatments can also be used before and after the procedure during the recovery period.
What are the Risks of Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment?
The treated area may show a darker skin color (hyperpigmentation) or a lighter skin color (hypopigmentation). These changes can usually be treated with cream treatments, unfortunately hypopigmentation can be permanent.
During the healing period after the procedure, small keratin cysts called “milia” may develop. These cysts can be easily drained by your dermatologist.
Temporary acne attacks may be observed in people who are prone to acne after the procedure, and short-term acne treatment may be needed.
Disruption of skin integrity after the procedure reduces the skin’s defense against external factors and may facilitate bacterial infections. Your doctor may plan antibiotic treatments in cream form or orally if necessary.
In people who have had herpes before, herpes attacks may occur in this area if the treated area is the area where herpes was previously treated. If you have a history of herpes, your doctor may plan a herpes suppressant treatment after treatment.
How Many Sessions Should Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment Be Performed?
The need for the number of treatment sessions and session intervals are determined individually according to the person and the condition to be treated.
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