CO₂ Laser Resurfacing

Short Summary

Dr Sultan offers CO2 Laser Resurfacing in London. The Lumenis CO₂ Accupulse is considered the gold standard in fractional CO₂ resurfacing. It not only helps improve wrinkles, scars, and pigmentation, but it also enhances overall skin texture. As a result, patients achieve visible improvements with shorter recovery times and greater safety.

Mole removal with laser is also offered by Dr Sultan.

Key Information

Price: From £900

Areas: Face, eyelids, neck, body, hands

Time: 30 - 60 minutes

Recovery: 7 days

Pain: mild (with numbing)

Frequency: Once every 6 - 12 months

Additional information

    • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

    • Avoid tanning, sun exposure, and active skincare (such as retinoids or acids) for at least a week prior.

  • Use gentle skincare and a high-factor SPF. Avoid make-up and strenuous activity for 48 hours, and do not pick at flaking skin. Use vaseline or aquaphor to soothe the skin.

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