A more confident you begins here.Book a Visit
Laser Resurfacing

CO2 Laser Resurfacing.

From a no-downtime peel to deeper resurfacing — your skin, your timeline. Two intensities so the treatment matches the downtime you can plan around.

Starting at$1440Laser consultations $50 · CoolPeel series starting at $1,440 · Fractional starting at $3,000
Book a VisitSee what's included
Flexible monthly payments available with Cherry or PatientFi.
CO2 laser resurfacing treatment
Duration

30–60 min per session

Downtime

1–2 days (CoolPeel) · 3–10+ days (Fractional)

Results

Continue to improve for months

Frequency

CoolPeel series of 3 · Fractional yearly

The treatment

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.

Intensity menu

Two distinct protocols. Most clients pick one or the other, not both.

Choose your intensity

Series of 3 · 1–2 days downtime

CoolPeel — Light Resurfacing

$1,440Face series of 3

Fractional CO2 at lower intensity. Series of 3 spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Plan around: 1–2 days of pinkness and mild flaking per session. Most clients are public-facing again on day 2 or 3.

Single treatment · 3–10+ days

Fractional Ablative — Deeper Single

$3,000Face, one treatment

Deeper fractional CO2 in a single session. Done every 6–12 months. Plan around: 3–10+ days of healing — pinkness, peeling, possible weeping. This is the more transformative path with the most planning involved.

Area pricing — CoolPeel series of 3

  • Face$1,440
  • Face + Neck$1,925
  • Face + Neck + Chest$2,400

Area pricing — Fractional Ablative single

  • Face$3,000
  • Face + Neck$4,000
  • Face + Neck + Chest$5,000

Fractional Ablative requires consultation. CoolPeel can be booked direct or through consult.

What to expect.

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.

Chemical Peels

Chemical Peels

Surface resurfacing without ablation — a lower-commitment option to consider first.

Microneedling

Microneedling

Collagen-building without ablation — gentler downtime, slower curve.

Morpheus8

Morpheus8

RF microneedling — broader skin-tone safety and deeper tightening.

Questions clients ask us most.

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.

Book a VisitFlexible monthly payments available with Cherry or PatientFi.

or text us at 757-585-4162

Book a VisitText Us