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Depending on the issue being addressed, a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon might also use fractional lasers, another type of CO2 lasers. Fractional lasers, however, are more superficial than...
Fractional CO2 laser treatments, which remove only a fraction of the skin's surface, may be an option for people with medium to deep skin tones (Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI). Talk with your provider about whether they recommend a pre-treatment protocol to help mitigate the risks of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, or keloids.
One Allure contributor tested out fractional CO2 laser treatment and wrote about her experience, including the process, how much it hurts, what the downtime is like, and how much it costs.
Both ablative and nonablative methods can be done with a fractional laser, which creates microscopic columns of treated tissue. Fractional lasers shorten recovery time and reduce the risk of side effects.
The MiXto SX is a fractional CO2 resurfacing laser that can produce dramatic results on wrinkles, brown spots, pores, scars, stretch marks, and sagging skin, without the risk of significant side effects. Like a traditional CO2 laser, the MiXto works by ablating (vaporizing) the top layer of skin.
What is Fractionated CO2 Resurfacing? Fractionated CO2 lasers precisely create thousands of microscopic columns in your skin which induce immediate skin tightening and stimulate new collagen growth.
The main difference in fractional versus non-fractional laser is that Fraxel treats only a fraction of the total surface of the skin, and therefore allows healthy skin to remain, speeding healing and minimizing downtime. Fraxel Dual is an effective but relatively gentle laser, and multiple treatments are usually needed to achieve results.