• CO2 laser resurfacing treats a wide range of concerns, such as:

  • Fine lines and deep wrinkles, especially around the eyes and mouth

  • Scars from acne, surgery, burns, or trauma

  • Loose skin and reduced elasticity

  • Sun damage, age spots, pigmentation, and other signs of photoageing

  • Enlarged pores and uneven skin texture

  • Benign skin lesions such as warts, moles (nevi), and syringomas

CO2 laser resurfacing works through a fractional technique. It creates tiny channels in the skin, and at the same time leaves the surrounding tissue untouched. As a result, the body starts its natural repair process, which stimulates collagen production and leads to the regeneration of smoother, firmer, and younger-looking skin.

Typical healing stages:

• Days 1–2: Warmth, mild swelling, and pinpoint bleeding may be seen.
  

• Days 2–4: The skin feels tight, crusting begins, and early healing is visible.
  

• Days 4–6: Mild itchiness may develop as the skin continues to heal.
  

• Day 5–7: Most patients feel comfortable returning to social activities, with pinkness gradually fading over the following days.
  

• Ongoing: Collagen continues to remodel for 6–9 months, delivering long-lasting improvements.

You may feel warmth and tingling, but a strong numbing cream is applied, and in some cases local anaesthetic, to ensure your comfort.

CO₂ resurfacing is ideal for those wishing to:

• Improve stubborn wrinkles and fine lines

• Address acne scarring or surgical scarring

• Restore firmness and elasticity to ageing skin

• Reduce pigmentation and sun-related damage

• Achieve significant rejuvenation in a single procedure

It is most suitable for fair to medium skin tones, though suitability is always assessed in consultation with Dr Sultan.