CO₂ Fractional Laser
Advanced Skin Resurfacing · Acne Scar Refinement · Collagen Renewal
CO₂ Fractional Laser is an advanced skin resurfacing treatment designed to improve the appearance of acne scars, uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, fine lines and selected signs of skin ageing. At Glowvia Beauty Lab, treatments are individually assessed according to skin condition and recovery needs.
What Is CO₂ Fractional Laser?
CO₂ Fractional Laser uses a wavelength of approximately 10,600 nm to deliver controlled laser energy into the skin. The energy is strongly absorbed by water within the targeted tissue, producing a precise thermal and ablative effect.
Fractional technology divides the laser beam into microscopic treatment zones while leaving surrounding areas untreated. This supports controlled resurfacing and gradual collagen remodelling.
How Does CO₂ Fractional Laser Work?
The laser creates microscopic treatment columns in selected skin areas. Controlled heat and tissue vaporisation initiate the skin's natural repair response.
Controlled Resurfacing — Laser energy targets microscopic areas of tissue.
Natural Skin Renewal — The skin undergoes gradual healing and renewal.
Collagen Remodelling — Tissue remodelling may improve the appearance of texture, fine lines and selected scars over time.
Results depend on treatment intensity, individual healing, skin type and the concern being treated.
What Can CO₂ Fractional Laser Help With?
Acne Scars — May improve the appearance of selected depressed scars and uneven texture.
Fine Lines & Wrinkles — Can soften the appearance of some age-related fine lines.
Enlarged Pores & Rough Texture — May improve overall surface smoothness.
Sun-Damaged Skin — May help refine selected signs of photoageing.
Selected Scars & Stretch Marks — Can be considered for some mature scars and stretch marks following assessment.
Understanding Acne Scars
Acne scars differ in depth, shape and underlying tissue structure. These differences influence treatment selection and expected results.
Ice Pick Scars — Narrow, deep indentations that may need additional or alternative scar-specific techniques.
Boxcar Scars — Wider depressions with relatively sharp edges.
Rolling Scars — Broad, shallow depressions with a wave-like surface; some involve underlying tissue tethering.
Enlarged Pores — May resemble small indentations but are not necessarily true acne scars.
Complete scar removal cannot be guaranteed. Treatment planning is personalised to the scar type and skin condition.
Treatment Areas
Full Face · Periorbital Area · Neck & Décolletage · Selected Acne Scars · Body Scars · Abdominal and Thigh Stretch Marks.
Delicate areas and body regions require particular attention to suitability and healing risk.
What Happens During Treatment?
1. Consultation & Assessment — Skin type, medical history, medications, pigmentation risk and previous treatments are reviewed.
2. Preparation — Skin preparation, comfort measures and laser safety are discussed.
3. Laser Resurfacing — Fractional laser energy is delivered to the selected area.
4. Post-Treatment Care — Recovery instructions and appropriate skincare guidance are provided.
5. Follow-Up — Healing and future treatment needs are reviewed as appropriate.
Recovery & Aftercare
CO₂ Fractional Laser is an ablative resurfacing treatment and involves downtime. Redness, warmth, tenderness, swelling, dryness, peeling or crusting may develop.
Initial healing often takes approximately one to two weeks, depending on treatment intensity and area. Redness and pigment changes may persist longer.
Aftercare — Follow the treating practitioner's instructions and use only recommended skincare.
Sun Protection — Avoid direct sun exposure and protect the healing skin as advised.
Skin Healing — Do not pick crusts or restart acids, retinoids and active procedures until cleared.
Potential complications include infection, prolonged redness, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation and scarring.
Results & Treatment Planning
Skin renewal occurs during healing, while collagen remodelling continues over the following weeks and months. Some concerns may improve after one session; deeper acne scars and texture changes may require multiple sessions or combination approaches.
Treatment intervals and expectations depend on skin response and professional assessment.
Is CO₂ Fractional Laser Suitable for Everyone?
Ablative laser treatment is not suitable for every skin type or condition. Darker skin types, pigmentation history, active infections, cold sores, recent tanning, certain medications, abnormal scarring and impaired healing require particular consideration.
An individual consultation and safety assessment are essential before treatment.
CO₂ Fractional Laser at Glowvia
At Glowvia Beauty Lab, CO₂ Fractional Laser treatment planning is based on your skin condition, treatment area, concerns and recovery needs.
Our approach focuses on realistic, gradual improvement and appropriate professional aftercare.
Send an Enquiry
Discover CO₂ Fractional Laser skin resurfacing at Glowvia Beauty Lab in Gordon, Sydney. Contact our team to discuss your concerns and arrange a suitability assessment.
CO₂ Fractional Laser involves controlled skin injury and requires suitable practitioner qualifications, laser safety and individual assessment. Results, risks and recovery vary. Complete scar removal cannot be guaranteed.
