Laser Skin Resurfacing

Years of sun exposure and the natural aging process can diminish your skin’s vibrant, youthful qualities. CO2 laser skin resurfacing in San Jose, California, with the Tetra Pro CO2 laser at Reveal Plastic Surgery is a safe, effective solution that offers easier treatments and better results than traditional CO2 lasers. You have the option of more intense treatments with more downtime or gentle CoolPeel® treatments that don’t interrupt your busy life. Our personalized approach ensures exceptional results tailored to your unique needs and available downtime.

What Are the Benefits of Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Laser skin resurfacing can safely treat most exposed areas and address a range of concerns, including:

• Lines and wrinkles
• Rough, uneven skin texture
• Thinning, lax skin
• Excess pigmentation, such as sunspots, age spots, freckles, and melasma
• Redness, rosacea, hemangiomas, and other vascular concerns
• Enlarged pores
• Acne scars

The Tetra Pro CO2 laser is excellent for treating deeper, more significant skin issues. Its gentle CoolPeel option is well-suited for less advanced signs of aging and sun damage with no downtime.

What Is the Tetra Pro CO2 Laser?

The Tetra Pro is an ablative, fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. Ablative treatments remove the surface of the skin instead of passing through it. “Fractional” means the laser treats tiny pinpoint columns of the skin (leaving adjacent skin untreated) for quicker recovery and reduced discomfort.

This laser is superior to other CO2 lasers because it has multiple treatment modes that enable control of the laser’s intensity, pulse shape, and depth for extreme precision. With the Tetra Pro CO2 laser, discomfort is minimal, so topical anesthetic is typically not required.

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The Tetra Pro laser treats a range of skin tones and is safe for the face, neck, chest, and other exposed areas.

Treats:

• Deep lines and wrinkles
• Age spots and excess pigment
• Laxity
• Uneven texture
• Scarring
• Enlarged pores

Benefits include:

• Safe on all skin types
• Fast treatments (5 to 10 minutes for a full face procedure)
• Increased collagen and elastin
• Smoother texture
• Improved firmness

Treatment protocol: 1 to 3 treatments, each spaced a month apart

Downtime: Varies with treatment intensity (ranges from as little as 24 hours to about 2 weeks)

Results: Smoother, firmer, more evenly colored skin

CoolPeel Treatments

These treatments are great for people with early signs of aging and sun damage and those who want to minimize their recovery time. CoolPeel is gentle enough for all skin colors on the face, eye area, neck, chest, and back of hands.

Treats:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Enlarged pores
• Rough texture
• Sunspots, freckles, and other excess pigment
• Shallow acne scars
• Dull tone

Benefits:

• No discomfort or downtime
• Fast treatments (under 10 minutes)
• Even coloring
• Increased collagen for smoother, firmer skin

Number of treatments: 1 to 4 treatments, each spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart

Downtime: None, but your skin will look sunburned for a day

Results: Within 3 to 4 days, the skin will have a nice glow. The texture will be rough until the treated skin sloughs off and reveals a new, smooth layer. Improvement in texture and firmness continues for 3 to 6 months as new collagen builds.

CoolPeel Combinations

Because CoolPeel affects only the top layers of the skin, we often combine it with other medical spa treatments for more complete results. Popular options include: 

• VirtueRF microneedling
• BOTOX® Cosmetic
• Dermal fillers

Your provider will create a personalized treatment plan during your consultation to help you achieve your desired results.

To learn more about Tetra Pro CO2 and CoolPeel laser skin resurfacing request a free cosmetic consultation using our online form or by calling our office at  (408) 356-4241.