CO2 Laser in Berlin

With the CO2 laser, we stimulate your skin renewal, improve skin structure, and thereby reduce wrinkles, scars, and minor irregularities.

Targeted Improvement of Skin Structure

Our skin undergoes a continuous process of change. This includes the loss of firmness with increasing age as well as the effects of stress, UV radiation, and other external influences. Over time, the skin appears more uneven and less calm, often giving us a more tired appearance.

These signs of aging, as well as scars, are treated with the CO2 laser at Myskin Berlin. The fractional procedure is capable of stimulating skin renewal in the upper layers through the formation of new collagen and restoring more freshness to the structure. As the skin regenerates itself, we offer our patients a controlled and medically sound improvement of the skin’s appearance.

Take the opportunity and book an initial consultation, as not every skin reacts the same, and we always seek the appropriate treatment for your concern.

Your Treatment with the CO2 Laser in Berlin

As with any treatment, the application of the CO2 laser follows a clear structure that is always tailored to your wishes and your specific skin type.

At the beginning, a careful examination of your skin and a discussion of your goals take place. We determine which form of treatment is appropriate and whether a fractional CO2 laser is the right method.

The treatment is carried out through targeted laser pulses that are applied fractionally to the skin. Micro-injuries are created while the surrounding tissue can be preserved.

After the treatment, the skin reacts with redness and swelling. These reactions are part of the desired effect, as they indicate the beginning of the regeneration process.

The improvement of skin structure develops during the regeneration phase. Initial changes become visible after the skin reaction subsides, while the final result continues to develop over the following weeks.

Side Effects

After a treatment with the CO2 laser, the skin reacts with redness, swelling, and a temporary regeneration phase. Depending on the intensity of the application, crusting or a feeling of tightness may occur in the first days, and patients should expect a downtime of 2–7 days. Careful aftercare is crucial to allow side effects to subside more quickly and to optimally support the regeneration of the skin.

Indications for the CO2 Laser at Myskin Berlin

Wrinkle Reduction
Fine lines and superficial wrinkles often develop due to the natural aging process of the skin as well as external influences such as UV radiation. With the fractional CO2 laser, skin renewal can be specifically stimulated, resulting in a smoother and more even skin structure.
Scar Treatment
Scars, especially after acne or injuries, can make the skin structure appear permanently uneven. The CO2 laser is used to gradually even out these structures during treatment, making them less prominent and the overall skin appearance more uniform.
Improvement of Skin Appearance
An uneven skin appearance can have various causes, including enlarged pores, fine irregularities, or reduced firmness. The CO2 laser is used here to gradually refine the skin structure through regenerative processes and calm the overall appearance of the skin.

We Explain the Mode of Action of the CO2 Laser

Due to the wavelength of this fractional laser, the energy is particularly well absorbed by the water in the skin tissue. A thermal reaction is created, which stimulates the removal, therefore ablative laser, of the uppermost layer of the skin while simultaneously heating deeper structures. These stimuli initiate the regenerative processes of the skin, in particular stimulating the formation of new collagen, which improves the structure and elasticity of the skin. The intensity and depth of the treatment can always be adjusted to the existing skin structure and the desired goals.

When We Do Not Use the CO2 Laser at Myskin Berlin

Active Skin Inflammation or Infections
In the case of inflammatory skin conditions, open wounds, or infections, laser treatment should not be performed. The skin must first be stabilized and healed.
Skin Types with Increased Pigmentation Tendency
For darker skin types or a tendency toward hyperpigmentation, CO2 laser treatment is only possible to a limited extent or with particular caution.
Use of Certain Medications
Some medications, especially those that increase light sensitivity or affect wound healing, may complicate or exclude treatment.
Sunburn or Tanned Skin
Recently tanned or sunburned skin increases the risk of unwanted pigmentation changes and should be fully healed before treatment.
Tendency to Impaired Wound Healing or Scar Formation
In cases of a known tendency toward excessive scar formation (e.g., keloids), the treatment must be individually assessed.

Your Treatment with the CO2 Laser in Berlin

With the use of the CO2 laser at Myskin Berlin, you are choosing a procedure that will restore more freshness and firmness to your skin from within. Take the opportunity to activate the natural regenerative processes of the skin and sustainably treat changes such as wrinkles or scars.

As this is not a short-term change, it should always be carefully considered whether the CO2 laser is the right choice for you. We would be happy to advise you personally in our practice in Berlin and discuss the possible next steps together.

Quellen

De Maio, M., DeBoulle, K., Braz, A. & Rohrich, R. J. (2017). Facial Assessment and Injection Guide for Botulinum Toxin and Injectable Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: Focus on the Midface. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 140(4), 540e–550e. [online] Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000003716

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