CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
Your skin tells a unique story. But years of sun, stress, and natural aging can leave your complexion looking dull, uneven, or rough. CO₂ laser skin resurfacing offers a transformative solution, helping to smooth fine lines, fade discoloration, and restore your natural radiance.
At Belle Vie Aesthetic Medicine in Lexington, KY, our credentialed providers perform CO₂ laser treatments using advanced technology that safely removes damaged skin and stimulates new collagen growth. The result is skin that feels firmer, looks brighter, and truly glows. Schedule your no-pressure complimentary consultation to learn how this powerful yet precise treatment can help you love your skin again.
Smooths texture, reduces wrinkles, and evens skin tone.
Promotes new collagen for firmer, more elastic skin.
Brighter, younger-looking skin after just one treatment.
Most patients experience 5–7 days of redness and light peeling.
CO₂ laser resurfacing is a powerful skin rejuvenation treatment that removes the outermost layer of damaged skin and signals the production of new, healthy cells beneath. Using targeted beams of carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser energy, the treatment vaporizes microscopic areas of skin, triggering the body’s natural healing response and new collagen formation.
This approach improves fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, discoloration, and rough texture, creating smoother, clearer, and more radiant skin over time. At Belle Vie, your treatment is always customized to your goals, whether you’re looking for gentle rejuvenation or more dramatic resurfacing results.
Your provider begins with a detailed consultation to assess your skin and design a personalized plan. On the day of treatment, a topical numbing cream is applied to ensure comfort. The CO₂ laser handpiece is then gently guided across the skin, delivering controlled energy that removes damaged tissue while stimulating new collagen growth below the surface.
A CO2 laser session typically takes around 30–60 minutes, depending on the treatment area and focus. Afterward, your skin may feel warm, similar to a mild sunburn. Our team will apply soothing products and review aftercare instructions to support a smooth recovery and optimize your results.
CO₂ laser resurfacing is one of the most effective treatments for improving both tone and texture. It can address:
By encouraging collagen regeneration, CO₂ laser treatments help restore smoothness and luminosity while tightening the skin’s surface.
This treatment is most commonly performed on the face, neck, and chest, though it can also be used on other areas of the body with visible sun damage or textural concerns.
CO₂ laser resurfacing rejuvenates the skin on multiple levels, improving tone, texture, and firmness in a single procedure. Patients notice a smoother surface, more even color, and fewer visible lines as the skin renews itself.
Over time, collagen production increases, resulting in tighter, more youthful-looking skin that continues to improve for months after treatment. It’s one of the most comprehensive ways to reverse signs of aging and restore a healthy glow.
You may be a good candidate if you have fine lines, acne scars, uneven pigmentation, or textural irregularities and want significant improvement without surgery. CO₂ laser resurfacing works best for lighter to medium skin tones and may not be ideal for those with very dark complexions or active skin conditions.
During your consultation, your Belle Vie provider will evaluate your skin type, goals, and medical history to ensure the safest, most effective approach.
Recovery time varies depending on the depth and intensity of your treatment. Expect mild redness, swelling, and light peeling for about 5–7 days. Most patients feel comfortable returning to makeup and social activities after one week.
It’s important to follow your provider’s aftercare instructions, including gentle cleansing, moisturization, and consistent sun protection. Your new skin will appear smoother, brighter, and more even once healing is complete.
Within two weeks, your skin will look noticeably smoother and more refined. As collagen continues to remodel beneath the surface, firmness and tone will keep improving for several months.
Most patients enjoy long-lasting results that can be maintained with proper skincare and occasional touch-up treatments. Over time, your complexion will appear clearer, more luminous, and rejuvenated — a healthy, natural glow that reflects how good you feel.
At Belle Vie Aesthetic Medicine, our providers love laser technology, and it shows in the results. Each treatment is performed by medically trained professionals using advanced devices and precise settings to ensure safe, beautiful outcomes.
We take pride in offering a warm, clinical environment where patients feel comfortable and cared for. Whether you’re addressing fine lines or years of sun damage, our goal is the same: to help your skin look healthy, youthful, and naturally radiant.
To send us a message or schedule a consult please call us at (859) 259-0101
A topical numbing cream minimizes discomfort. You may feel mild warmth or tingling during treatment, but most patients find it easily tolerable.
Results can last for several years, depending on your age, skin type, and sun exposure. Maintaining a good skincare routine and using sunscreen can extend your results.
You can usually apply makeup after about seven days, once your skin has fully healed and redness subsides.
Yes, when performed by trained providers like the team at Belle Vie. Our experts customize every setting for your skin type and comfort.
