Experience the transformation of Deka SmartXide CO2 laser resurfacing.
Aging skin is characterized by sunspots, uneven texture, fine lines and wrinkles, poor skin tone, and
laxity. Photoaging is seen more commonly in fair skinned people and those who have had significant sun
exposure. Ultraviolet radiation (from natural sunlight and artificial tanning salons) leads to collagen and
elastic fiber degeneration. The result is a worn and mottled appearance. Fortunately, significant
improvements in skin imperfections are achievable with CO2 laser.
CO2 lasers target the water in the skin causing ablation (vaporization of tissue) and coagulation (heating of tissue with skin tightening). Fully ablative lasers destroy 100% of the skin surface leading to dramatic improvement but with prolonged downtime (up to month) and significant risk of complications such as permanent loss of pigmentation and scarring. Fractional ablative lasers destroy only a fraction of the skin (5% to 25%) leading to a safer and less painful procedure, with much faster healing time and far less risk of complications. Whereas fully ablative lasers need just one treatment, fractional lasers require several treatments for optimal results.