CO2 Laser Resurfacing in Williamsburg, VA.
From a no-downtime peel to deeper resurfacing — your skin, your timeline. Two intensities so the treatment matches the downtime you can plan around.
CO2 laser resurfacing in Williamsburg, VA: Colonial Aesthetics & Wellness offers two intensities at its Jamestown Road office, a low-downtime CoolPeel and deeper fractional ablative resurfacing. Laser consultations are $50, CoolPeel series start at $1,440 and fractional treatments start at $3,000. The consultation decides which depth fits your skin and your calendar.
30–60 min per session
1–2 days (CoolPeel) · 3–10+ days (Fractional)
Continue to improve for months
CoolPeel series of 3 · Fractional yearly
Two intensities, one decision.
CO2 laser is one of the most studied resurfacing technologies in aesthetics. It uses precisely calibrated energy to ablate damaged surface skin and trigger collagen renewal in the deeper layers. The result is a meaningful step-change in skin quality — but the downtime and the intensity vary by how aggressively we set the device.
We offer two protocols. CoolPeel is a 'light' fractional CO2 treatment with 1–2 days of downtime per session, run as a series of 3 spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Fractional Ablative is a deeper, single-session treatment with 3–10+ days of downtime done every 6–12 months. They're different commitments and different result profiles — the choice is the whole point of this page.
Skin-tone safety: CO2 laser carries hyperpigmentation risk for deeper Fitzpatrick skin types. We screen carefully and may recommend Morpheus8 or non-light-based alternatives where appropriate.
CO2 Laser Resurfacing, before and after.
Our own patients, shown with written consent and unretouched. Individual results vary.
CoolPeel CO23 treatments, photographed 1 year apart.
CO2 Laser + Tox + RadiesseAblative CO2 with full-face neurotoxin and Radiesse to the face and neck.
CoolPeel CO23 treatments, photographed 1 year apart.
See Before & After Results4 laser & energy results in the gallery, with drag-to-compare.
Thousands of tiny resets, one new surface.
A CO2 laser removes microscopic columns of old skin and leaves the skin between them untouched. That intact skin is what lets you heal in days rather than weeks. Pick a protocol to see the difference in depth.
Water absorbs the light
The CO2 laser's 10,600 nm light is absorbed by water in the skin, vaporising a precise column of tissue on contact.
Only a fraction is treated
The beam is split into a grid, so untouched skin surrounds every column and repopulates it quickly.
Heat starts the rebuild
A thin rim of heat around each column tells the skin to make new collagen, which keeps improving texture for months.
Choose your depth
Shallow for glow with little downtime, or deeper for lines and scarring with a planned recovery. We'll help you decide.
- 10,600 nmWavelengthAbsorbed by the water in skin.Medicina, 2022
- 1–2 daysCoolPeel downtimePink and lightly flaky; series of three.Colonial Aesthetics protocol
- 3–10+ daysFractional downtimeOne deeper treatment, repeated every 6–12 months.Colonial Aesthetics protocol
- MonthsCollagen keeps buildingSkin continues to improve after you heal.Colonial Aesthetics protocol
CO2 carries a higher risk of pigment change in deeper skin tones; we screen carefully and may recommend Morpheus8 instead. Diagram is illustrative. Sources: Fractional 10,600 nm laser histology study, Medicina 2022.
Face
Face + Neck
Face + Neck + Chest
Face
Face + Neck
Face + Neck + Chest
What to expect.
How a CO2 Laser Resurfacing visit runs, from the days before to the days after. Your provider walks you through all of it at the consultation.
Before
Skip retinoids and acids for 5 days. No active sun exposure for 4 weeks. We may pre-treat with topical lightening agents for darker skin tones. Plan post-treatment time off before booking Fractional Ablative.
During
Topical numbing for 30–45 minutes. Treatment uses repeated passes of the device across the area. CoolPeel feels like warm pinpricks; Fractional Ablative is more intense and may require additional comfort measures.
After
CoolPeel: 1–2 days pinkness, mild flaking, public-facing again quickly. Fractional Ablative: 3–10+ days — pink, swelling first 2 days, peeling days 3–7, sensitivity 2 weeks. SPF religiously for months.
Who it's for
Who it's for.
- Fine lines, wrinkles, and texture
- Acne scars and surgical scars
- Sun damage and uneven tone
- Mild laxity (more for Fractional Ablative)
- Clients ready to invest in real downtime for real change
Who should hold off or check with us.
- Darker Fitzpatrick skin tones at deeper intensities — we'll discuss alternatives
- Recent isotretinoin (Accutane) — typically 6+ months wait
- Pregnancy or active sun exposure
- Active infection, cold sores, or open wounds in the area
- Anyone unable to plan around 3–10 days of downtime (for Fractional Ablative)
If you're unsure, ask us — we'll go through your history during your consult.
Treatments that pair well with this one.
Questions clients ask us most.
Further reading
Medically reviewed by Brittany Ptachick, MSN, FNP-C and Catherine White, MSN, FNP-C
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioners · Colonial Aesthetics & Wellness
Ready to talk through it?
Fractional Ablative is consultation-first; CoolPeel can be booked direct. We'll be honest about which is right based on your skin and your calendar.
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