What is CO2 Laser and how does it work?
CO2 laser is an ablative laser with a wavelength of 10600nm, which simply means that it has affinity towards water and when we fire it cooks very very small bits of your skin , this then leads to new fresh and young skin to develop in this area.

This is a super popular laser in the west and in countries / ethnicities with lighter skin tone. The results are almost like magic. However since Indian skin is of colour we use a Fractionated one. Where in the laser beam is throwing your skin in the absolutely smallest area and skipping some skin , leaving it untouched. This makes it easy on the skin yet effective.

This controlled injury when administered to the skin produces collagen, elastin , ground substance as a natural part of the healing process . At Ra Aesthetics & Dermatology we have a hybrid laser , meaning Co2 combined with Erbium Glass making it super safe , lessening the down time with fabulous results.

Dr Rashmi shetty and Team have had great results with rejuvenation, acne scarring, stretch marks, open pores, skin tightening, fine lines, wrinkled skin , uneven skin tone, pigmentation. Basically an overall clearer and youthful skin with even texture.

What can I expect?
In terms of the procedure – we do use a numbing cream so it is not painful.

Immediately after you will feel the treated area is hot. Small scabs will form in a day , literally like microscopic black dots. These will fall off in a week to 3 days.

Then u will see reduction in uneven skin tone , reduction in pore size and texture , mouth more youthful and clear skin . Works wonderfully on all kinds of scars including acne and stretch marks

Post-treatment Care
– Strict sun protection is advised for a week
– Moisturize liberally every 2-3 hrs
– Do not leave the skin dry
– Do not pick on the skin that is peeling
– No actives to be applied for a week after the procedure

What enhances the treatment for me ?
At Ra Aesthetics and Dermatology we believe in combination. So you will be prescribed a skin care regimen , a set of supplements to take care from within , and we combine with various other modalities where required … like combination with peptide injection if i need more repair , skin boosters / Profilo / Volite when I need more hydration and plump to the skin. Maybe also a few sittings of MNRF when the scarring is deeper. So after a detailed consultation with Dr Rashmi Shetty your holistic skin care is planned.

When do I see the results?
Results are usually seen about 10 days to a month after the procedure