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C02RE, CO2 Fractional Laser Treatment

…l tone, and a thinned collagen layer of the face, neck, and chest. CO2RE is the best treatment if you wish to get the most results with one treatment. If you have the ability to take some time to heal (7-14 days), having this one treatment is like having multiple other non-invasive treatments at once. It is also the best single treatment for advanced skin damage and wrinkling. CO2RE is an in-office procedure that requires pre and p…

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Sparkling Eyes for the Holiday Season: Revitalize with CO2RE

…tion resulting in smoother firmer skin around the eyes. Why choose CO2RE laser eyelid lift for your holiday beauty boost? Here the top 3 advantages: 1. Non-Surgical Solution: CO2RE laser eyelid lift offers a non-surgical alternative to traditional eyelid surgery, providing impressive results with minimal downtime. This means you can enjoy the benefits of a refreshed look without the need for extensive recovery. 2. Precision…

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Neck & Chest Wrinkle Treatments

…om/cosmetic-procedures/laser-skin-resurfacing/c02re-co2-fractional-laser/\”>CO2RE The CO2RE (by Candela) Carbon Dioxide (C02) Fractional Laser Resurfacing removes layers of skin tissue in a fractionated method. This means columns of skin are removed leaving the skin surrounding each column intact to aid in healing. This method helps reduce “age-spots”, fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, and more. CO2RE is the best treatment if you wish to get …

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Dr. Kaniszewska CO2RE Special

…om/cosmetic-procedures/laser-skin-resurfacing/c02re-co2-fractional-laser/\”>CO2RE Treatment with Dr. Kaniszewska *One per person. Not valid on medical treatments. Offers cannot be pre-purchased unless otherwise stated, applied to past purchases, or combined with other offers other than Allē® Rewards, Aspire® Rewards, and ADVantage Loyalty. Space may be …

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Dr. Taub CO2RE Special

…om/cosmetic-procedures/laser-skin-resurfacing/c02re-co2-fractional-laser/\”>CO2RE Treatment with Dr. Taub *One per person. Not valid on medical treatments. Offers cannot be pre-purchased unless otherwise stated, applied to past purchases, or combined with other offers other than Allē® Rewards, Aspire® Rewards, and ADVantage Loyalty. Space may be limited. Consultat…

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Dr. Leger CO2RE Special

…om/cosmetic-procedures/laser-skin-resurfacing/c02re-co2-fractional-laser/\”>CO2RE Treatment with Dr. Leger *One per person. Not valid on medical treatments. Offers cannot be pre-purchased unless otherwise stated, applied to past purchases, or combined with other offers other than Allē® Rewards, Aspire® Rewards, and ADVantage Loyalty. Space may be limited….

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Technology at Advanced Dermatology

…at can accomplish this: Titan™, Thermage®, ReFirme™ (Sublime), Pellevé and CO2RE™. This may seem crazy but each one has a niche: Thermage®is great for men, it typically does best for thick skin or skin that tends to be oily. Also it is a one time procedure that lasts for 2 or more years and has absolutely no down time. It can be used for any skin color. The procedure is a bit uncomfortable at times. You can’t have this treatment if you hav…

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Laser Skin Resurfacing; An Inclusive, Versatile Treatment

…in-resurfacing/c02re-co2-fractional-laser/\” target=\”_blank\” rel=\”noopener\”>CO2RE® is a superior CO2 laser treatment, which makes the most dramatic difference in wrinkles and brown spots and even tightens the skin. CO2RE® does have more downtime than other devices, so it is not an ideal option for all. However, for those who can invest the time, I strongly recommend considering this exceptional device. One of my personal favorite treatm…

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ALL IN ONE… wrinkle reduction, tightening, removal of sun damage and brown spots, & skin smoothing

… face…depends on the person. Also, the neck is an area where the CO2RE™ shines. It can significantly reduce crepey wrinkles and make the skin on the <a title="Neck & Chest Wrinkles" href="https://www.advdermatology.com/skin-concerns/wrinkles-lines/neck-…

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Acne Marks & Scars

…acing/c02re-co2-fractional-laser/\”>CO2 laser resurfacing, or CO2RE. Other treatments include Dermaroller, subcision and injectable fillers, <a href="https://www.advdermatology.com/co…

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Sun Damage

…treatment, the CO2RE Fractional Resurfacing treatment could be your best option. This laser removes layers of skin tissue in a fractionated method (columns of skin are removed, leaving the skin surrounding each column intact to aid in healing) to help reduce “age-spots” (also called sun freckles, liver spots, and lentigines), fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, uneven coloration, …

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Surgical Scars

…c-procedures/laser-skin-resurfacing/fraxel-laser/\”>Fraxel or CO2RE laser treatments are effective in smoothing away the appearance of scars. A non-laser option to reduce the appearance of surgery scars is <a href="https://www.advdermatology.com/cosmetic-procedures/micro-needling-with-skinpen/"…

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Nose Enlargement (Rhinophyma)

…tion of the soft tissue to grow. Prevention may be accomplished with oral antibiotics and treatment can be accomplished with lasers, particularly CO2 fractional resurfacing lasers (CO2RE). …

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Crow’s Feet & Undereye Wrinkles

… Crow’s feet are amongst the most common wrinkles on the face. They are due to smiling and the fact that the repetitive motion of the skin leads to well worn grooves that can show up then even when the face is at rest. …

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Under Eye Wrinkles

… laser resurfacing. Advanced Dermatology employs the CO2RE system by Syneron/Candela for its precision and quick healing. This technique does have about 5-7 days of noticeable healing, though, so you have to be prepared for some big, dark sunglasses or some days of working from home. <…

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Sun Freckles

Brown spots (liver spots, sun freckles) are due sun damage accumulating over the years. People of all skin types can and usually do develop brown spots on their skin on the face, neck, and chest, the hands and arms, and the legs. Generally, such spots do not pose a health risk many people find these spots are a cosmetic concern. (Occasionally a brown spot becomes larger and has irregular pigment and/or shape this sh…

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Lip Lines

…om/cosmetic-procedures/laser-skin-resurfacing/c02re-co2-fractional-laser/\”>CO2RE Fractional Resurfacing, Fraxel®, and Sublative Rejuvenation with eMatrix™ are great options to reduce the appearance of deep lip lines. </p…

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Cheek Wrinkles

…om/cosmetic-procedures/laser-skin-resurfacing/c02re-co2-fractional-laser/\”>CO2RE are often employed to treat these. Another method of approaching them is with fillers; this is only useful if there are only a handful of wrinkles and they aren’t super thin. Botulinum Toxin cannot be used on cheek wrinkles because it would cause a noticeable lack of movement in the …

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Skin Sagging

…jectable-fillers/sculptra/\”>Sculptra) and laser resurfacing (CO2RE). Newer options can even improve deeper tissues leading to lifting as well as tightening. Treatments: Ultherapy, <a href=…

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Presentations

…ute for Excellence Workshop, Chicago, IL, June 2016 Facial Treatments with CO2RE, Syneron Candela Institute for Excellence Workshop, Chicago, IL, June 2016 Panel Discussion: How Do You Differentiate Your Aesthetic Practice?, Syneron Candela Institute for Excellence Workshop, Chicago, IL, June 2016 Management of Post Acne Scarring, 74th American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, Mar 2016 Cosmeceuticals, 12th Annual Maui D…

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Wrinkles/Lines

Sun exposure, internal aging, and smoking cause wrinkles. Sun exposure is the most common reason for wrinkles, although smoking is even worse. There are many different types of wrinkles, and locations for them. There are dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle movement and passive wrinkles caused by loss of collagen and elastic tissue. People do not realize that the long wavelengths of UV called UVA penetrate deeply and c…

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Cosmetic & Laser Week

…om/cosmetic-procedures/laser-skin-resurfacing/c02re-co2-fractional-laser/\”>CO2RE Fractional CO2 Resurfacing – $100 OFF Genius™ Radiofrequency Microneedling – $100 OFF Profound® – $100 OFF <a href="https://www.advdermatology.com/cosmetic-procedures/non-surgical…

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12 Days of Christmas

…om/cosmetic-procedures/laser-skin-resurfacing/c02re-co2-fractional-laser/\”>CO2RE Resurfacing Treatment (disscount does not apply to post-op kit) December 16th • 20% OFF – 1 Photorejuvenation or Q-Switched Treatment December 17th • 20% OFF – 1 Laser Hair Removal Treatment Decemb…

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Comparing Trending Lasers to Advanced Dermatology’s Laser Treatments

…om/cosmetic-procedures/laser-skin-resurfacing/c02re-co2-fractional-laser/\”>CO2RE® and eMatrix®, which are excellent for significant skin resurfacing and addressing deep acne scars or severe sun damage. Our <a href="https://www.advdermatolo…

Anyone who has sun-damaged, aging skin, irregularly pigmented skin, wrinkles, sagging, irregular texture of the skin or other skin condition that could be expected to be improved with this treatment that understands the risks, costs and time necessary to achieve the full benefit of the procedure and who has realistic expectations of the ultimate outcome.

This is not a good treatment for skin of color. The reason is that this is an aggressive treatment that does result in prolonged healing of the surface. Pigmented skin tends to heal with hyperpigmentation and that does occur with this procedure upwards of 30% of the time. It can take many months of topical treatments and sometimes additional laser treatments to correct this. If this treatment is to be undertaken on dark skin, it will need to be part of a series of gentler treatments and not a single treatment.

This is also not a treatment for any woman who is pregnant or anyone who has been treated with isotretinoin (or Accutane) within 6 months. In addition, if any conditions are resulting in delayed or abnormal healing or a history of cold sores or herpes virus it is important to tell your physician at the pre-treatment stage to prevent complications.

The C02RE (by Candela) Carbon Dioxide (C02) Fractional Laser Resurfacing removes layers of skin tissue in a fractionated method (columns of skin are removed, leaving the skin surrounding each column intact to aid in healing) to help reduce “age-spots” (also called sun freckles, liver spots, and lentigines), fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, uneven coloration, skin laxity, textural irregularities, dull tone, and a thinned collagen layer of the face, neck, and chest.

Results that are expected are a very significant and noticeable reduction in the components of sun-damaged skin such as “age-spots” (also called sun freckles, liver spots, and lentigines), fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, uneven coloration, skin laxity, textural irregularities, dull tone, and a thinned collagen layer. The skin will continue to improve for a period of 6 months following the procedure provided proper skincare is used and sun exposure is minimized. Sometimes the results are not significant until the 6th and even the 9th month, depending on the person’s age, their aftercare routine and their history of smoking

The main negative of the CO2RE is the downtime. Depending on the area and the aggressiveness of the treatment, it will take7-14 days for the skin to heal. This downtime will include significant redness crusting (possibly minor bleeding and oozing depending on treatment depth), dryness, and peeling and flaking (it is important to keep the skin moist after treatment). This does mean that social and work activities will have to be curtailed during this time, although you should be perfectly capable of working from home after the first day or two. It could be a very painful procedure but at Advanced Dermatology, we provide full facial anesthesia so there should be no or minimal pain during the procedure or even in the hours following it. Other potential side effects may include but are not limited to: skin wound, infection, scarring, and hypo and hyper-pigmentation.

Prior to treatment all potential risks and side effects will be discussed with you by your medical provider and cosmetic coordinator.

After the treatment, you will go home and sleep mostly for the first day. After the first day, your skin will be raw and you will follow the instructions as to how to keep it healing maximally. We usually see you in the office on the first, second or third day after the procedure to ensure that healing is going according to plan. By the 7th day, you can usually apply makeup or venture out in public, but your skin will still be pink and will be very sensitive for the better part of 1-3 months. It is most important to follow the instructions given to you by your provider. A strict skincare regimen and sun avoidance are recommended for best healing and optimal results for a period of 6 months following treatment. Failure to do so may result in sub-optimal results or side effects such as listed above.

Your skin will continue to age as time goes on due to sun exposure, environmental stress, overall health and lifestyle choices such as smoking. To maintain your results we recommend a healthy skincare routine including cosmeceutical products, medical-grade facials, and other procedures as directed by your provider.

Alternatives to the CO2RE Fractional Laser Resurfacing treatment include photodynamic photorejuvenation (using Levulan with IPL), Fraxel laser, E3 (Ematrix with Sublime and IPL) or other brands of C02 Laser resurfacing. Typically, there are no other treatments that can give you as much of an overall effect with only one treatment. You would have to combine the above with fillers or tissue tightening devices to achieve similar effects.

CO2RE can be combined with other treatments although we cannot do other treatments in the same area(s) treated on the same day. Many choose to have Wrinkle Relaxers such as BOTOX Cosmetic, Dysport or Xeomin to reduce unwanted wrinkles caused by muscle contraction in addition to having Dermal Fillers such as Restylane, Restylane Lyft, Juvederm and Belotero to plump and fill areas where volume has been lost such as the cheeks, nasolabial folds, lower eyelids, and lips. We may recommend botulinum toxin 2 weeks prior to the treatment as studies have shown that this may enhance the effect on wrinkles caused by movement, but we typically wait one month before or after doing fillers.

Depending on the area treated the cost of a CO2RE treatment ranges from $1250 to $5000. If multiple areas are treated (such as adding on neck and chest), this may be more.

CO2RE

Watch as an Advanced Dermatology patient is treated with CO2RE, Carbon Dioxide (C02) Fractional Laser Resurfacing.

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