The CO2 laser treatment uses laser light with a 10,600nm wavelength nm, with energy from laser CO2. It can be used effectively for treatment of unwanted skin tissue without damaging normal tissue around the treatment area.
Which areas can be treated with CO2 Laser?
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Syringoma, Milia, non-inflammatory acne (Comedone)
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Moles
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Flecks
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Freckles
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Skin tags
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Warts
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Enlarged sebaceous gland
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Xanthelasma
Results
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Reduces unwanted skin lesions, such as moles, flecks, skin tags, etc.
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Tiny wound and no scar.
Treatment time
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About 5 minutes/ treatment, depending on the area treated.
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Only one single treatment is required, except for some deeper skin lesions such as deep moles, freckles. Also, requires several treatments in order to prevent scars.
After treatment care
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Avoid contacting treatment area with water within 24 hours after treatment.
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Apply the prescribed antibiotic ointment on the treatment area for 7 days.
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Do not use make up or cream for 5-7 days.
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The wound in the treatment area will reform to become scabs within 3 days after treatment. It will exfoliate naturally within 7 days. Do not scratch the scab to prevent skin redness or dark spots in the treatment area.
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Avoid sunlight for 1 - 2 weeks.