What Is Secret PRO CO₂ Laser Resurfacing?

Secret PRO CO₂ is a fractional ablative laser treatment that creates thousands of microscopic treatment zones in the skin. These tiny, controlled micro-injuries trigger the body’s natural healing response, which:

• Removes damaged outer skin layers
• Stimulates new collagen and elastin production
• Promotes fresh skin cell regeneration
• Improves tone, texture, and firmness

Because only a fraction of the skin is treated at a time, surrounding tissue remains intact — allowing for faster healing compared to traditional full-surface CO₂ resurfacing.

How Fractional CO₂ Laser Technology Works

Fractional CO₂ lasers target water within skin tissue to create two powerful rejuvenating effects:

Precise Skin Resurfacing

Microscopic laser columns remove damaged skin cells and help break up scar tissue. This controlled exfoliation encourages smoother, more even skin to replace old tissue.

Deep Collagen Remodeling

Heat generated around each treatment zone stimulates the body’s repair process, which:

• Tightens existing collagen
• Triggers new collagen and elastin formation
• Strengthens the skin’s structural support

Over time, skin becomes thicker, firmer, and more resilient.

What Skin Concerns Can Be Treated?

Secret PRO CO₂ is highly versatile and can address multiple concerns at once, including:

• Fine lines and deep wrinkles
• Acne scars and surgical scars
• Sun damage and age spots
• Uneven skin tone and rough texture
• Enlarged pores
• Skin laxity and crepey skin
• Stretch marks

Common treatment areas include the face, neck, chest, and hands — but many body areas can be treated.

Customizable Treatment Intensity

One of the biggest advantages of fractional CO₂ resurfacing is flexibility. Treatments can range from light refreshment to deep correction.

Light Fractional CO₂ Peel

• Improves tone and fine texture
• Minimal downtime

Moderate Resurfacing

• Targets wrinkles and mild scarring
• Noticeable collagen stimulation

Deep Fractional Resurfacing

• Treats significant sun damage and acne scars
• Reduces deep wrinkles
• Provides skin tightening and structural remodeling

Your provider selects the appropriate settings based on your goals and skin condition.

What Happens During Healing?

Skin renewal occurs in stages:

• Days 1–3 – Redness, warmth, and swelling as healing begins.
• Days 3–7 – Peeling or micro-crusting as damaged skin sheds.
• Weeks 1–3 – Pinkness gradually fades and texture improves.
• Months 1–6 – Ongoing collagen remodeling leads to firmer, smoother skin.

Because collagen is rebuilt within the dermis, improvements continue for several months — and results can last for years with proper skincare and sun protection.

Treatment Process

1. Consultation – Skin evaluation and personalized treatment plan
2. Comfort Preparation – Topical numbing for comfort
3. Laser Treatment – Precision resurfacing and collagen stimulation
4. Healing & Renewal – Gradual regeneration of healthier skin

Recovery & Downtime

Downtime varies based on treatment depth.

Typical expectations:

• Redness and swelling: 2–7 days
• Peeling or flaking: 3–10 days
• Mild pinkness: several days to a few weeks (depending on intensity)

Most patients see visible improvement within weeks, with continued skin tightening for 3–6 months.

How Many Treatments Are Needed?

• Light resurfacing: 1–3 sessions
• Moderate rejuvenation: 1–2 sessions
• Deep scar or wrinkle correction: often one treatment

Your provider will recommend a personalized plan.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

This treatment may be ideal if you:

• Want significant skin rejuvenation without surgery
• Have visible aging, scarring, or sun damage
• Want long-term collagen renewal
• Can accommodate short recovery time

A consultation is required to determine the safest and most effective treatment for your skin.

Benefits of Secret PRO CO₂ Laser Resurfacing

• Improves multiple skin concerns at once
• Stimulates long-term collagen production
• Customizable treatment depth
• Faster healing than traditional resurfacing
• Natural-looking, long-lasting results

Schedule Your Consultation

If you’re ready to improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles, and restore a smoother, more radiant appearance, Secret PRO CO₂ laser resurfacing may be the ideal solution. Contact Avant Dermatology to schedule your personalized consultation and learn how advanced fractional CO₂ technology can transform your skin.