Fractional CO2: laser skin rejuvenation & laser resurfacing
Uses:
- Wrinkles
- Acne scarring
- Creping around eyes
- Sun damage
- Uneven skin tone
- Scarring
Standard Energies/Anesthetics: spot size for all 15-21mm
Mild : 10mj (M1 preset) For ages 20-30. Go to setting for skin type IV
Moderate :20mj (M2 preset) For ages 40-50
Deep: 30 mj or higher (M3 preset) sedation only. For ages 60-80 or deep scarring
Healing time:
- 1-2 days of sunburned feeling, mild redness
- 2-3 days skin begins to peel, dead cells clear & new cells emerge
Patient Education:
- Apply moisturizing agent to treated areas of patients skin.
- Instruct patient they will feel sunburnt & will have redness for 1- 2 days.
- Cleanse skin with mild cleanser twice a day & use mild moisturizer liberally (for 1st 1-3 days patient should use a more occlusive moisturizer such as Aquaphor to protect freshly ablated skin, after 1-3 days switch to light/mild moisturizer so pore do not become clogged)
- May wear makeup the next day
- Avoid sun exposure, wear sunscreen
- May feel “gritty” pattern on skin for about 1 week
- May have peeling of the skin in 2-3 days
- Full effect can be seen in 3-6 weeks post treatment
- Make plan for next treatment session including planned energy for next CO2 treatment
- Retreatment every 4-6 weeks
SURGICAL CO2 CUTTER (Cutting Handpiece)
The cutting handpiece has multiple spot size options that allow clinical staff to more quickly, accurately, and easily treat superficial lesions
Uses:
- To remove moles, warts, keratosis, and skin tags
About the Surgical CO2 handpiece:
- 7 adjustable spot sizes (0.2-1.3mm); Always start with largest spot size
- Blue tip: 100 microns (this is your go to tip)
- Pink tip: 50 microns
- MUST USE SMOKE EVACUATOR
- Warts: 5-6 watts on continuous wave- end point is a black char
- Keratosis: 6-7 watts on continuous wave- end point is black char
- Skin Tag: 7-8 watts on super pulse (char free ablation)- 1 second on time, 2 second off time
Patient Education:
- Treatment area will scab & then fall off within several days
- Keep area clean & dry
- Once scab falls off an open area on skin may be present, keep clean/dry/covered until healed
