Skin Resurfacing

Medical practitioners can adjust their pricing to the level and type of treatments performed. Prices vary from anywhere between around £800-£1200 per session for resurfacing treatments.

Downtime is dependent on the chosen treatment, the SmartXide CO₂ can perform superficial (CoolPeel) and ablative skin resurfacing. 

With a moderate-to-severe treatment setting, patients can expect to have swelling and redness for four days, with sunburn-like redness by day five.

Following a CoolPeel treatment, it is common for patients to experience some minor redness similar to a sunburn, but this redness should not interfere with routine activities. Patients are encouraged to wear SPF 50 after the treatment. As the skin recovers, hydration is important, the skin can feel dry as your skin works to shed its dead skin cells and collagen production is increased, however, you will begin to see brighter and healthier skin within a week or two following treatment.

With the SmartXide the amount of downtime needed after CO₂ laser resurfacing can be completely customised based on your patient’s unique needs. 

For patients who would prefer the benefits of CO2 laser resurfacing via CoolPeel treatments or traditional CO2 laser resurfacing treatments, the power of CO2 can be leveraged for anyone. CoolPeel is an innovative way to enjoy similar benefits of CO2 laser resurfacing treatments without the downtime and risks. Traditional CO2 laser resurfacing treatments are still ideal for patients seeking dramatic results in as few treatments as possible. For patients looking to reduce deeper wrinkles or severe texture issues caused by scars or other signs of ageing, traditional CO2 laser treatments are an excellent choice to deliver dramatic results. Superficial and ablative treatments can be performed by the SmartXide family of lasers.

Minute sections of the skin are targeted with laser light, which penetrates into the tissue causing small columns of thermal damage which in turn stimulates significant collagen renewal. The surrounding non-affected areas of skin aid the body’s natural recovery process, allowing dramatic results without significant downtime.

A warm, heating sensation is felt during treatment, with some mild stinging. After treatment, the skin can be quite hot and so cooling packs are often utilised to minimise discomfort.

The skin is cleansed and the handpiece is moved over the skin delivering tiny microscopic laser beams. Typical treatment times vary depending on the skin condition and the area being treated but will range from 10 to 40 minutes. After treatment, the skin is cooled. Protective eyewear must be worn during treatment.

Improvement is evident after the first session, but for optimum results, 3 to 5 treatment sessions are often advised. Treatment is carried out every 2 to 6 weeks, depending upon the level of rejuvenation required. 

The SmartXide Touch laser is a state-of-the-art ablative fractional laser offering highly advanced skin resurfacing treatments, including rejuvenation on all types of scarring (e.g.acne scarring), pigmentation and dyschromia.

Treatment is suitable for most people and highly recommended for individuals wanting a brighter, more even skin tone, smoother skin texture with improved skin elasticity, a reduction of wrinkles, reduced pore size and improvement to scars (including acne scars) and stretch marks.