Recently there has been a sharp increase in the popularity of laser treatment Toronto. More people are opting for it as it can target various skin concerns without going under the knife. Some of the concerns targeted by this treatment include fighting signs of ageing like wrinkles, fine lines and loose skin and reducing pigmentation. Laser treatment is also a popular acne treatment. It can efficiently target discolouration and the marks left behind by acne. Each laser treatment works differently. The most effective and aggressive laser treatment is the CO2 laser. This can easily target every skin concern like deep acne scars, deep wrinkles and stubborn hyperpigmentation. It is considered the gold standard. Often only one treatment is required to see drastic results. We are here to tell you about CO2 laser treatment.
What is a CO2 laser?
Carbon dioxide laser or CO2 laser is an ablative laser treatment procedure. it works by strategically inducing trauma to the skin to help it resurface. Depending on the skin concern to be targeted, the doctor will determine the amount of CO2 laser energy to be delivered and the depth of the penetration as well.
What happens during the laser treatment?
To ensure the patient is comfortable, anaesthesia is administered. The laser treatment lasts for about an hour when targeting the full face and neck. The heat from the laser is provided using a hand-held device. It is delivered to the skin by making strips.
What happens after the treatment?
Once the treatment is over, you might experience pain which is similar to a prolonged sunburn. When leaving the clinic, you will be provided with aftercare instructions that need to be followed thoroughly. Right after the treatment, you might experience swelling and redness. It is suggested to use an ice pack to bring down the swelling. In the coming days, the treated area will start to crust. The skin will start to appear in strips. It is normal. The area that hasn’t been impacted by the laser works as a healing centre by helping produce new skin cells. The time taken for the recovery to complete varies from individual to individual. As the treated skin will begin to flake off in the first week, it is recommended to take at least a week off from home. During this period, it is crucial to avoid any exposure to the sun.
When do you start seeing results?
You will begin to enjoy the benefits of the laser treatment as soon as it is done. However, to see the final results it might take about six months as it takes a while for new collagen to be stimulated. As time passes by, you will begin to see remarkable results.
How many treatments are required to achieve significant results?
Often one treatment sitting is enough to see a remarkable difference as CO2 works to target the deeper layer of the skin. However, when the concern is stubborn and deep, another treatment might be required. Your doctor will inform you of the same.
