REJUVENATE YOUR LOOK, EXPLORE ACUPULSE™ FRACTIONAL CO2 BENEFITS
The Acupulse Fractional CO2 laser offers a sophisticated approach to skin rejuvenation, utilizing carbon dioxide to create thermal damage that boosts collagen production. This innovative technology targets fine lines, wrinkles, and blemishes, promoting overall skin tightening. Its lower energy requirement means reduced discomfort and downtime for patients, making it a desirable choice for those seeking effective, less invasive skin treatments.
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WHAT IS ACUPULSE™ FRACTIONAL CO2?
State-of-the-art CO2 lasers, like the AcuPulse™ Fractional CO2 laser, reduce the appearance of blemishes, wrinkles, and scars by stimulating collagen production within the skin. However, AcuPulse™ Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is different from many other CO2 laser treatments in that it affects only a fraction of the skin’s surface area to reduce recovery time while maximizing results.
By delivering focused microscopic columns of ablative energy, intervening sections of skin are left intact, which helps the skin heal faster. AcuPulse’s™ SuperPulse™ technology enables the deepest penetration with the lowest energy output.
The exciting new technology of the AcuPulse™ Fractional CO2 laser means that you will achieve superficial and deep wrinkle improvement, blending of acne scars, and treatment of sun damage with limited downtime and discomfort.
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BENEFITS OF ACUPULSE™ TREATMENTS
CO2 lasers use carbon dioxide to create thermal damage to the dermis, the fibrous layer of the skin beneath the surface. This thermal damage increases collagen production to replace the damaged cells with new ones. The goal of the AcuPulse™ Fractional CO2 laser is to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and blemishes while prompting an overall tightening of the skin.
This low energy requirement combined with interspersed areas of unaffected skin reduces patient discomfort, downtime, and lowers the risk of side effects.
Many people may ask about the effectiveness of CO2 lasers for scars or about a CO2 laser facial. CO2 works on the skin by removing deep layers of damaged skin and stimulating the regeneration of healthy skin underneath. It can improve raised scars by lowering them, or lift up depressed scars by stimulating deeper collagen production and skin thickening.For those with extremely deep wrinkles, fully ablative CO2 resurfacing may be necessary for maximal improvement. Instead of targeted resurfacing, the fully ablative laser treats all of the skin of a given area. . A consultation with one of our plastic surgeons will help clarify which procedure is ideal for you.
Acupulse™ Fractional Co2 Before & After Photos
* Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
Acupulse™ Fractional CO2 Consultation
An individual consultation with one of our plastic surgeons, Dr. Agarwal, Dr. Maloney, or Dr. Holmes, is the best way to determine which procedure is best suited to meet your goals. During your consultation, the surgeon will examine your face and ask about your desired results. The consultation is also a great time for you to address any questions or concerns you may have about the procedure and your options.
Facelift Recovery Progression by Dr. Anurag Agarwal
How AcuPulse™ Works
An AcuPulse™ Fractional CO2 Laser Wash™ is usually performed in our AAAASF-certified operating room with intravenous anesthesia. If the treatment areas are small or just on the surface layer of the skin, the procedure can be conducted in the office using only a topical anesthetic cream and nerve block injections administered by the physician to numb certain areas of the face.
The procedure can be performed on its own or at the same time as a surgical procedure such as a facelift. When combined with a facelift, our surgeons usually treat areas such as the forehead, eyelids, or around the mouth. They avoid treating the cheek skin because it is lifted from below during a facelift, and simultaneous facelifting with laser resurfacing can compromise blood supply to the skin and healing. During the procedure, the laser is placed over the affected area, where it creates small holes in the skin to deliver the heat energy that causes tissues to tighten.
Recovering from AcuPulse™ Fractional CO2
After the treatment, pain is minimal. Because there are areas of intact skin between the microscopic columns of delivered energy, this helps provide a skin barrier minimizing pain from air exposure. Downtime for laser resurfacing usually ranges from 5 to 14 days, depending on the depth of resurfacing performed and the goals of the procedure. In contrast, full ablative CO2 laser resurfacing tends to have more pain post-treatment because the outer protective skin barrier is removed.
During the first week after fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, a fine grid-like pattern is visible on the skin. The surface of the skin will peel and the underlying skin will be bright red. After the skin peels, the redness can last anywhere from 2 weeks to several months, depending on the depth of laser resurfacing that is performed. Generally, makeup can be worn 7-14 days after the procedure.
The length of the downtime needed depends on the settings being used, the depth of the skin’s damage, the areas being treated, the individual’s skin type, and the treatment plan.
Related Procedures:Broadband Light, Sciton Profile™ Erbium-YAG, Laser Wash™, SkinTyte ™, Ultrapulse 5000 CO2®
Why choose Aesthetic Surgery Center
Dr. Anurag Agarwal, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
- Oral examiner and Board of Directors for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Former President of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Received his Doctor of Medicine at Philadelphia’s MCP-Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1999 and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
- In 2016, Dr. Agarwal was honored at the annual American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery national meeting.
Richard W. Maloney, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
- Served as chief investigator for numerous laser application systems for CO2, Argon, Nd:YAG, ER:YAG and Krypton lasers used in Facial surgery.
- Fellow American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons
- Board-certified plastic surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- Attended medical school at UNMC (University of Nebraska Medical College).
- Was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
- Member of The Aesthetic Society, the Florida Medical Association, and Collier County Medical Society.
- General surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL
- Plastic surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic Florida
AcuPulse™ Fractional CO2 FAQs
The cost of AcuPulse™ Fractional CO2 Laser Wash™ will vary based on your individual needs and treatment plan. However, patients tend to pay anywhere from $2000-$12,000 for a treatment, depending on the area(s) treated. Since laser skin resurfacing is generally considered a cosmetic procedure, the treatment will not be covered by insurance. A full face medium to deep fractional CO2 laser resurfacing procedure performed in our AAAASF accredited operating room with anesthesia generally runs between $9,500 to $12,000.
For most patients, fractional CO2 laser resurfacing offers excellent results with the benefits of limited downtime and reduced risk. However, for those with extremely deep wrinkles, fully ablative CO2 resurfacing may be necessary for maximal improvement. A consultation with one of our plastic surgeons will help clarify which procedure is ideal for you.
Because there are areas of intact skin remaining after this treatment, melanocytes will continue to produce pigment, greatly reducing any chance of discoloration. There is still a slight risk of hypopigmentation, albeit quite low.
The AcuPulse™ Fractional CO2 laser procedure can be tailored to accomplish the goals of patients ranging from age 25 to age 85. Generally, if you are in good health with no active skin infections, you are eligible for CO2 laser resurfacing. Patients with active acne, dark skin, and extremely deep wrinkles may not be eligible for fractional laser resurfacing.
The full effects of laser resurfacing are not apparent until 3-6 months after treatment. Treatment results will last for years. Some individuals with very deep wrinkles may choose to repeat the procedure after one year, because treatment can only be administered to a certain depth on any given day without increasing risks of complications.