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Co2 Laser Resurfacing

CO₂ Laser Resurfacing is an advanced skin rejuvenation treatment designed to improve skin tone, texture, and overall clarity. This procedure uses targeted laser energy to remove damaged outer skin layers while stimulating collagen production beneath the surface. It is an effective option for patients in Salt Lake City, Utah seeking noticeable improvement in skin quality without relying on topical treatments alone.

CO₂ Laser Resurfacing may help improve:

Fine lines and wrinkles
Sun damage and uneven skin tone
Acne scars and other facial scars
Overall skin texture and firmness

During your consultation, Dr. Vincent will determine if CO₂ Laser Resurfacing is the right treatment for your skin concerns and aesthetic goals.

Who is a good candidate for

Co2 Laser Resurfacing

A good candidate for CO₂ laser resurfacing is someone looking to improve skin texture, fine lines, sun damage, or acne scarring.

This treatment is best for individuals seeking dramatic skin renewal with longer-lasting results.

Co2 Laser Resurfacing

Quick Facts

Curious about what to expect? Our Quick Facts section offers a clear overview of procedure time, downtime, and full recovery so you can plan your treatment with confidence.

Avg Procedure Time:

30–60 minutes

Return to Work:

1–3 days

Full Results:

1–2 weeks

WORLD-CLASS OUTCOMES

Before & After

Seeing is believing! Take a look at some of Vincent Surgical Arts’ amazing work to see what he can do for you. These are real images of real patients whose lives have been enhanced by Dr. Vincent and team.

Co2 Laser Resurfacing FAQs

Laser resurfacing or dermabrasion can enhance your appearance if your complexion is affected by sun damage, aging, wrinkles, acne scarring, or other types of scars. A yellowish or sallow gray color of the skin caused by ultraviolet damage can be restored to a more youthful-appearing fair complexion with a “rosy glow.” Wrinkles around the mouth, eyes, and cheeks are often removed or dramatically improved. Sun-induced brown “liver spots,” and discolorations caused by “picking” acne, can be virtually cleared with this procedure. Scars causing elevations and depressions (“hills and valleys”) in the skin (i.e., chicken pox scars) can be improved with resurfacing.

Moderate and more severe scars benefit most from combining scar revision techniques with resurfacing. Similarly, very lax skin – even with the tightening achievable with resurfacing – may benefit from combining a facelift with the procedure. Your surgeon or his highly trained consultant will discuss this further if it applies to you.

Most importantly, do you have realistic expectations? By discussing achievable goals with their cosmetic surgeon, most people develop realistic expectations about their final result, when they can return to work and social activities, etc.
Resurfacing is a popular image and skin health enhancing procedure. It provides the opportunity to safely improve one’s appearance and skin health in ways that are simply not otherwise achievable.

As with any surgery, resurfacing involves some level of risk. Although complications with this type of surgery are rare, they can and do occur, including obvious darkening or lightening of the skin, scarring, or an infection.

Communication and teamwork between you and your surgeon is the best way to prevent or manage risk factors. Inform them if you or anyone in your family are prone to a medical or surgical problem.

In summary, to help ensure a satisfactory outcome, you should be an appropriate candidate and adhere to the surgeon’s instructions and advice.
Both laser resurfacing and dermabrasion remove damaged upper layers of the skin. Lower layers of the skin are stimulated to produce new collagen and a fresh surface for your complexion. Wrinkles, scars, blemishes, and pre-skin cancers may be removed or greatly reduced.

You and your cosmetic surgeon will decide whether local numbing medicine, gentle sedation, or general anesthesia is the better choice for your needs. Dermabrasion frequently uses a freezing spray in addition to one of the above comfort methods.

After you and your skin are numb and comfortable, laser resurfacing uses a precise beam of laser light, most frequently known as carbon dioxide (CO2), to vaporize the various layers of skin. New types of lasers are constantly in development and will undoubtedly be added to Vincent Surgical Arts repertoire. Your cosmetic surgeon’s experience and recommendation is a better guide than the latest stories in the media.

Dermabrasion in experienced hands is likely to be equally effective as laser techniques for most areas of the face. Dermabrasion uses a high-speed rotating sanding wheel or brush to peel away the skin. Both resurfacing instruments stimulate new, healthier appearing skin to replace and smooth sun damaged, wrinkled, discolored, or scarred areas. A specialized skin care plan may be recommended to maximize improvement and protect your resurfaced skin.
During your consultation, you and your surgeon or his personal and thoroughly trained Surgery Consultant will discuss your desired areas of improvement. A thorough examination and a review of your medical and health history may be conducted. Also possible is a discussion of what other procedures may need to be performed to achieve your desired result, such as a chemical peel or facelift.

Your physician will discuss your commitment to skin care. They may pre-treat the skin or change your skin care regimen. They will discuss medications to avoid and may ask you to stop smoking one to two weeks before and after surgery. Most procedures are performed in an out-patient setting, unless you’re having other procedures done at the same time.

Although you may go home after your laser resurfacing or dermabrasion, have someone drive you home. It is wise to arrange for a friend, family member, or nursing assistant to help out around the house for a few days.
After your resurfacing, ointments or bandage dressings will be applied to keep your skin moist, until the new upper skin layer reforms in five to seven days. It is important to keep the areas clean. Follow your post-op instructions carefully. Initially, redness may be very pronounced (it may last several weeks or months) but can be often camouflaged with post-operative cosmetics. It is important to follow whatever instructions you’ve been provided and call the office if you have any difficulties or questions, especially unexpected pain. Tenderness or a mild sunburn sensation is expected. You may be instructed to keep your head elevated. Some patients are instructed to apply cooling packs to the outside of dressings. Be sure to take any medications advised by your surgeon.