CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Imagine waking up each morning with luminous skin that feels smooth and renewed. At Zen ReGen, our mission is to help people feel their best with the most effective treatments available. Our highly trained laser providers perform CO₂ laser resurfacing with precision, channeling carbon dioxide energy to stimulate collagen remodeling and reveal healthier tissue beneath the surface.
Schedule your consultation with Zen ReGen in Sacramento, CA, to see if CO2 Laser Resurfacing treatments are right for you! Let’s work together!
Collagen Renewal – Promotes long-term collagen remodeling for firmer skin
Customized Precision – Laser settings tailored to your treated areas
Recovery Time – Redness typically resolves within 7–10 days
Results Duration – Skin continues improving for several months
Expert Providers – Procedures performed by certified laser professionals
CO₂ ablative laser resurfacing uses targeted carbon dioxide light energy to remove the outermost layer of skin while heating deeper tissue. This controlled process triggers collagen remodeling and encourages new cell growth.
The Jeisys Edge One CO2 laser is a device designed to address deep wrinkles, photoaging, severe scar damage, and other hard-to-treat skin conditions. The technology integrates a carbon dioxide laser with Micro Ablative scanning technology to target the epidermal and dermal layers to treat dyschromia, deep wrinkles, and significant photoaging.
Ablative laser skin resurfacing is one of the most effective cosmetic procedures for improving aging skin. The laser works by delivering an intense wavelength of light to the skin, removing the outer layers of aged or sun-damaged skin. This treatment also stimulates the underlying skin, leading to collagen formation and a reduction in wrinkles. As the healing process takes place, new skin forms that is smoother and tighter.
Although ablative, it does not burn the entire skin surface; instead, it works in micro-channels, leaving micro-areas of untreated skin between them, which allows for less peeling, less downtime, and speeds up healing.
What Is the CO₂ Laser Resurfacing Procedure Like?
Pre-Treatment
It is important to follow all instructions as directed by your provider.
You will need to get the following supplies for post-treatment:
Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores. Antiviral therapy may be desired. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call us at (916) 936-1231.
Treatment Day
Your provider begins by cleansing the skin and applying a topical anesthetic for comfort. The carbon dioxide laser is then applied to the treated areas using customized laser settings. Each pulse removes a fine layer of tissue and activates collagen remodeling beneath.
After the procedure, the skin may appear pink or slightly red. This indicates the start of healing as new cells develop. Most patients describe a warmth similar to mild sun exposure for several days.
This laser treatment addresses indicators of aging and environmental wear: fine and deeper wrinkles, scars, sun damage-related texture and tone changes, and other surface irregularities. The procedure is often applied to treated areas such as the face, neck, chest, or hands: zones commonly exposed to cumulative damage. Clinical studies demonstrate improvements in skin texture by up to 63% and skin tightening averages exceeding 50% with fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing.
CO₂ laser resurfacing supports a smoother texture, a reduced appearance of wrinkles and scars, and a more uniform skin tone. The process enhances the treated tissue’s structural integrity, enabling skincare products and future treatments to perform more effectively. Because the laser settings are customized for each individual’s treated areas, results appear natural and integrated rather than overly dramatic.
Recovery typically spans 7 to 14 days, depending on the depth of the treatment and the size of the treated areas. You may experience redness, mild swelling, or surface flaking during this time as new tissue forms. Our providers recommend gentle cleansing, diligent hydration, and daily use of broad-spectrum sun protection during the healing phase. Follow-up visits allow our providers to monitor your healing and ensure collagen remodeling continues as planned.
Post-Treatment
It is important to follow your provider’s instructions after treatment.
During the first 24 hours post-treatment:
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call us at (916) 936-1231.
Most patients notice visible improvements in texture and tone within about two weeks. Significant collagen remodeling and underlying structural improvements continue for several months, supporting firmer, smoother skin.
At Zen ReGen, our providers receive specialized training in carbon dioxide laser technology and clinical protocols. Each treatment plan is formulated based on your skin profile and treated areas, combining current research with individualized care in an opulent setting that puts your comfort first. We integrate medical-grade laser technology with regenerative science to deliver measurable outcomes with precision and safety.
CO2 laser resurfacing is one of the first laser skin resurfacing services, utilizing one of the most powerful lasers. These ablative laser treatments work to remove scarring, wrinkles, and other deeper skin flaws.
The Edge One CO2 offers optimal delivery of thermal energy to the epidermis and upper dermis with a pattern of laser light causing minute perforations in the epidermis while leaving the surrounding skin intact. The result is quicker healing and less patient discomfort, as the patient’s own collagen works synergistically with the procedure to rebuild collagen, effectively tightening loose skin and reducing large pores, resulting in a more youthful appearance.
An Ablative Laser Treatment is a wounding laser that removes the thin outer layer of skin (epidermis) and heats the underlying skin (dermis), which stimulates the growth of new collagen fibers. As the epidermis heals and regrows, the treated area appears smoother andtighter.
The procedure feels like warm pinpricks on the skin, and your face will feel very warm. The procedure is typically well-tolerated.
Patients should expect to be in the office for about 1 hour for the treatment. While the actual treatment itself lasts only about 20 minutes, the total time spent in the office, including check-in, review of treatment consents, and post-treatment icing, is approximately 1 hour.
Laser skin resurfacing can be combined with other cosmetic procedures to help reach your skin rejuvenation goals. Treatment with topical retinoids is recommended to maintain your laser skin resurfacing treatment results. Also, Botox and dermal filler treatments can be incorporated to address wrinkles and volume loss to the face.
Your provider will determine the most appropriate laser for your skin resurfacing needs. Depending on your skin type and the areas to be treated, such as the face or neck, we will select the laser best suited to your skin.
We recommend waiting a month in between treatments for laser treatments such as fractional resurfacing. For every different laser procedure, there are different recommended times between treatments. Ultimately, this will be determined in consultation with your provider.
