Treatment Time
30-45 Minutes
Downtime
5–10 days (Localised redness, light swelling, and bronzed peeling)
Comfort Level
Moderate (Managed with high-strength topical anaesthetic and cooling air)
Suitability
Ideal for fair to medium skin tones treating body scars, stretch marks, or laxity
Recommended Protocol
2–4 sessions spaced 8–12 weeks apart
Results Timeline
Initial skin smoothing at 10–14 days; progressive collagen tightening over 3–6 months
Surface Skin Improvement
Why should I choose CO₂ Fractional Laser for my body?
CO₂ body resurfacing is chosen by patients who want significant, structural improvements to deep stretch marks, loose post-pregnancy skin, or stubborn surgical scars that surface creams cannot reach. It offers the most effective, medical-grade pathway to stimulate fresh collagen and contract slack body skin.
How does the treatment work?
The laser fires concentrated carbon dioxide micro-beams into the deep layers of the body's dermal tissue. These micro-columns vaporise damaged collagen fibres and create controlled thermal heat, prompting the body's natural healing cascade to produce fresh, dense collagen networks and tighten surrounding tissue as it heals.
Where on my body can be treated?
Abdomen: Tightening crepey, loose post-pregnancy skin and softening stretch marks.
Chest & Décolletage: Reversing deep sun damage, pigmentation, and crinkled chest lines.
Thighs & Buttocks: Smooth stubborn stretch marks (striae) and refining rough skin texture.
Surgical & Traumatic Scars: Flattening raised or pitted scar tissue across arms, back, or torso.
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Preparation, Guidelines & Side Effects
Be sure to prepare for your treatment by following any and all advice given by your practitioner
01
Clinical Skin Assessment & Patch Test
Your clinician evaluates your skin type, scar depth, and laxity, performing a mandatory patch test to ensure complete safety before treating larger body areas.
02
Medical Numbing & Preparation
A high-strength topical numbing cream is applied to ensure your treatment is completely comfortable, followed by a clinical skin cleanse.
03
Precise Fractional Laser Delivery
Your clinician glides the laser handpiece across target body areas, using precise energy depth settings tailored to your specific skin thickness.
04
Cooling & Post-Care Barrier Protection
We apply a cooling gel and a rich, medical-grade healing balm to calm the skin and guide you through your home recovery routine.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is CO₂ laser effective for old white stretch marks?
A: Yes! While red, newer stretch marks are easier to treat, CO₂ fractional laser is one of the few medical treatments capable of improving old, white (striae alba) stretch marks by triggering fresh collagen production to fill and smooth the indentations.
Q: How many body sessions will I need?
A: Depending on the severity of the scar tissue or skin laxity, most patients require a series of 2 to 4 sessions spaced 8 to 12 weeks apart for optimal structural renewal.
Q: Is the recovery time longer for body areas than the face?
A: Body skin heals slightly slower than facial skin due to fewer oil glands. While facial peeling takes around 5 to 7 days, body areas typically take 7 to 10 days to fully shed and settle.