Fractional CO2 Laser & LED Light Therapy: The Ultimate Skin Rejuvenation Duo

For those seeking overall skin rejuvenation, fractional CO2 laser treatment is the gold standard. Promising dramatic and long-lasting results, this versatile procedure is ideally partnered with LED light therapy. Read on to learn why at CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic, this powerhouse duo makes the perfect pairing.

What is Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment?

Fractional CO2 laser treatment is an advanced skin resurfacing procedure designed to improve skin texture, tone and overall appearance. It uses a highly precise beam of light to vapourise the top layer of skin, creating microscopic areas of controlled damage. This both removes the skin’s surface and heats the middle layer beneath it, triggering the body’s natural repair process and increasing collagen and elastin production. Together, these benefits:

• Reverse signs of ageing: The skin is plumped and firmed, reducing lines and wrinkles for a younger-looking appearance.

• Even texture and tone: Pores are minimised and hyperpigmentation is faded, for a brighter, more radiant complexion.

• Reduce the appearance of scarring: By removing the top layer of skin and boosting healing, discolouration is evened and texture is smoothed. 

Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy Downtime

After a fractional CO2 laser treatment, you can expect a period of downtime, during which the skin may appear red and swollen, before peeling and shedding. The length and intensity of this period can vary from person to person, depending on the depth and extent of treatment.

The fractional element of the technology dramatically reduces downtime compared to traditional CO2 laser resurfacing by breaking the laser beam into thousands of microscopic channels of light, meaning that microscopic treatment zones are surrounded by healthy skin, limiting damage to the skin barrier and speeding up the healing process.

Initial improvements to texture and tone can usually be seen after 2 weeks as the skin heals, with results building over the following months as collagen and elastin are produced, an effect only amplified with LED light therapy.

Using Red Light Therapy after CO2 Laser

Red light therapy is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses specific light wavelengths to supercharge the skin from the inside out. As light penetrates the skin, it increases the production of ATP (the energy currency of cells), powering them to function more effectively, boosting healing, reducing inflammation and triggering the production of new collagen and elastin.

These benefits make LED light therapy the perfect partner for CO2 laser treatments, reducing downtime by supporting healing, calming redness and irritation and reducing swelling, while enhancing collagen production, maximising long-term results.

Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing & LED Light Therapy at CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic

At CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic, our CO2 laser treatment uses the Alma Hybrid™ laser for unbeaten versatility, combining two wavelengths in a single applicator, one to resurface and renew, and the other to penetrate the skin, boosting collagen production without removing the skin’s surface. The two can be used independently or together, depending on your individual skincare needs and goals, whether targeting scars and stretch marks, or firming and tightening for advanced anti-ageing.

Our revolutionary package includes an LED Light Therapy session to calm and comfort your complexion post-treatment while dialling up its effects, adjusted with different wavelengths depending on your needs. If this wasn’t enough, for optimal recovery and soothing relief throughout the entire healing period, the CurrentBody Skin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask and LED Light Therapy Panel are available for comfortable and convenient at-home sessions.

Our team of highly trained and experienced practitioners is on hand to advise you on the best course of treatment. Book a consultation today and let (laser and LED) light lead the way to revitalised, rejuvenated, younger-looking skin.