Treatment guide · Toronto
CO2 Laser
Serious resurfacing for lasting renewal.
CO2 is an ablative fractional laser. It vaporizes microscopic columns of skin and heats the tissue beneath, which may resurface texture, tighten skin and renew collagen. It can also be used to remove small, superficial moles.
This is one of the more intensive options, with significant downtime: roughly 7–10 days of initial healing with redness, swelling and possible scabbing, and weeks for full recovery. Mole removal may take 1–2 weeks to heal, and strict sun protection is vital. Any suspicious mole needs physician assessment, and possibly a biopsy, first. Please discuss options with a licensed practitioner at a partner spa.
At a glance
- Duration
- Typically 30–90 minutes including numbing
- Sessions
- Often one; results may last years
- Downtime
- Significant: about 7–10 days of initial healing (redness, swelling, possible scabbing) and weeks for full recovery; mole removal about 1–2 weeks
- Ideal for
- Fine lines, scarring, pigmentation, texture, and small superficial moles after physician clearance
- Investment
- Set by partner spas — confirmed at your consultation.
Often considered for
Questions clients ask
- How long is recovery really?
- Plan for a week to ten days of visible healing, with the skin continuing to settle for weeks.
- Can any mole be removed?
- No. A suspicious mole needs physician assessment, possibly a biopsy, before any removal.
- What about sun?
- Strict sun protection is needed during and after healing.
Plan the recovery window before you consider CO2 resurfacing
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Jenny is an independent consultant, not a medical practitioner. Treatment details are educational; your plan is confirmed with a licensed practitioner at a partner spa. Individual results vary.