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What You Need To Know About CO2 DOT Laser Resurfacing

Posted by Silk Touch Cosmetic Surgery on Jan 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Do you struggle with acne scars, wrinkles, or fine lines? Or do you have age spots and sun-damaged skin? If any of these sound like you, you’ve come to the right place. Skin can play a big part in how you feel about yourself, and we think everyone deserves to feel confident in their natural appearance. With our CO2 DOT Laser Resurfacing treatment we can help your skin look new and refreshed, while helping improve the appearance of any trouble areas you may have with your skin. 

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What Is DOT Therapy?

DOT Therapy is an innovative skin resurfacing treatment that uses the SmartXide DOT CO2 Laser System. This treatment precisely removes thin layers of skin, which tightens the skin and stimulates collagen production. The results—rejuvenated, younger looking skin.

How Does It Works?

During the SmartXide DOT CO2 Laser treatment a pattern of small scanned pulses of laser energy is applied to your skin. Thousands of microscopic perforations are created that stimulate skin tightening and collagen growth. DOT Therapy leaves the skin surrounding each dot intact, speeding up healing times and decreasing downtime. Each treatment is customized to your skin by the doctor and adjustments are made depending on the area being treated. A topical anesthesia is applied prior to the treatment to help with any discomfort.

Who Is A Good Candidate?

The CO2 laser is great for individuals who experience signs of sun-damaged skin. This may show itself in pigment irregularities, wrinkles, skin laxity and sagging, and roughness in skin texture. This treatment is also great for those who have stretch marks or acne scars. CO2 DOT Laser Resurfacing can be done on most skin types and can treat skin types of all ages. 

What Results Can I Expect?

There’s a reason this treatment has been referred to as the “Gold Standard'' for non-surgical facial rejuvenation and removal of facial skin wrinkles and photoaging since 1995. Though improvements have been made, the results are still the same. You can expect a significant improvement in the appearance of your skin, and the treatment has even been said to give the appearance of a mini facelift without incisions. CO2 DOT Laser Resurfacing stimulates the production of collagen while tightening the skin which creates long lasting results with just one treatment.

Additional Benefits:

  • Reverses the appearance of aged and sun-damaged skin
  • Improves texture and firmness
  • Smooths wrinkles and lines
  • Renews your skin
  • Downtime adjustable by a physician

If you are interested in learning more about CO2 DOT Laser Resurfacing give us a call at 208-939-3110. We can help you schedule a consultation to discuss your skin goals and see if this treatment is right for you.

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Topics: Sun Damage Treatments, CO2 fractional laser, Age Spots, Acne Scars

Best Way To Get Rid of Age Spots

Posted by Sara Barrett on Apr 6, 2016 9:52:00 AM

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Why They Are Happening:

As we age, the skin can't repair itself as well as it once did. Damage can live under the skin for years before it starts to surface.When brown spots and age spots start popping up, they are nothing more than the effects of past sun exposure showing on the surface.

A digital Visia Skin Analysis can detect sun damage and age spots deep into the layers of the skin, before they surface. A proactive skin care regimen can help keep them from surfacing. If it's been over 6 months since you last Visia, or you've never had one, it's time! Claim a free one here

Prevention Tips

The number one way to prevent sun damage is daily use of sunscreen, even in the winter. Age/sun spots surface on the decollete and hands, too - so don't forget to lather those up as well.  Use a hat when you can and reapply sunscreen on hands and face every 90-minutes. We reccommend using a powder sunscreen for reapplying on top of makeup. Jane Iredale has a great powder SPF (available at Silk Touch).

Research shows that diet is also linked to age spots. Foods that can help prevent sun damaged skin include a high intake of olive oil, legumes, fish, vegetables and dried fruits.  The worst nutritional offenders in terms of premature aging are cakes and pastries, cordials, full fat milk, potatoes, red meat and soft drinks—which are all good foods to avoid in age spot treatment. 

The Best Ways To Get Rid of Age Spots:

Top treatments: Products, IPL Photofacials, C02 Laser, Chemical Peels

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Product containing Retin-A and antioxidants can help. Byt light and laser treatments like fractional CO2 can really clean up sundamaged skin. making it more even in tone and smoother in texture. Fractional CO2 is one of the most effective laser skin resurfacing treatments in aesthetics. This heavy hitter has big results in just one treatment, though healing can be a little longer. (1-2 weeks)

When spots are brown and dark, IPL photofacials work extremely well because it destroys discoloration without causing any damage to the skin.

 Which treatment is right for you? Schedule a Free consultation today for a Visia Skin analysis and treatment plan.

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Topics: IPL, CO2 fractional laser, Age Spots

What is Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Posted by Sara Barrett on Feb 24, 2015 2:04:00 PM

What is CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

CO2 Laser skin resurfacing is the gold standard in laser skin treatments for the face, neck and chest. This procedure is one of our heavy-hitters –with absolutely amazing results from a one-time procedure.

Laser Skin Resurfacing improves the appearance of your skin by selectively targeting the superficial layers of the skin that contain wrinkles, scars and hyperpigmentation.

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Treatment is used to improve the following:

  • Pigmentation problems (especially brown pigment)
  • Age spots, sun spots and sun damage
  • Moderate to severe wrinkles
  • Textural irregularities
  • Lip lines
  • Acne scars
  • Surgical scars
  • Skin laxity (sagging skin) 

C02 Laser Recovery 

Because this is only a one-time treatment with major results, fractional laser resurfacing downtime is a little longer than our other facial procedures.   Right after the procedure your skin will probably appear red and slightly swollen, but this will fade within 2-5 days. For milder treatments, many patients are able to cover up the redness the next day and return to work or daily activities, but typically a return to make-up occurs around day 5.  Additionally, many patients experience some skin peeling within the first week after the treatment. Using a moisturizer will help reduce the appearance of flakey skin. 

Downtime can be adjusted by the physician. We suggest scheduling a complimentary consultation prior to your treatment to discuss your individual treatment route and downtime. 

CO2 Fractional Laser Cost

The cost of fractional laser resurfacing varies depending on what laser is used and the size of the area that is being treated. We would be more than happy to give you a personalized fractional resurfacing treatment plan and cost estimate during a consultation with one of our expert laser physicians.

This month only save $500 on a Co2 Face or Neck Treatment. 

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Topics: CO2 fractional laser, Age Spots, Acne Scars

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