Our advanced laser treatments can provide the following benefits for your skin:
The CO2 laser has long been considered the gold standard in skin resurfacing, offering the most significant results. Now, with the addition of the TRL (Tunable Resurfacing Laser), we can provide even more customized treatments.
The CO2 laser works by removing or ablating the outer layer of damaged skin (epidermis) while heating the deeper layer (dermis). This can be done with a fully ablative technique, where 100% of the skin is treated, or a fractional technique, where microscopic columns of untreated skin aid in faster recovery.
The TRL is a cutting-edge technology that allows for precise customization of treatment depth and intensity. It uses erbium as its medium and can be adjusted to provide results similar to CO2 lasers or gentler treatments, depending on the patient’s needs.
Both procedures are most commonly performed under topical and local anesthesia with oral sedation. Recovery may take several weeks, and results with our laser resurfacing treatments at Columbus Facial Plastics can last up to five years or longer in some cases.
All laser procedures are performed by Dr. Nogan using state-of-the-art systems:
These advanced systems allow for the treatment of both superficial and deep skin layers simultaneously with precision control over the intensity, pattern, and depth of ablation. They also allow for continuous laser energy delivery similar to a surgical incision for the removal of keloids, rhinophyma, and other pathologies.
These procedures can be performed on specific areas of the face, including around the mouth, around the eyes, on the neck, or across the entire face. We also occasionally use these lasers elsewhere on the body. During treatment, the device delivers controlled laser pulses to the treatment area to achieve the desired effect. The treatment typically takes 30-60 minutes, and complete healing takes several weeks.
Due to the versatility of our laser systems, there are numerous indications for treatments, including:
Our skin loses collagen as we age and accumulates damage from the sun, our genetic makeup, and various environmental and health factors. CO2 and TRL laser resurfacing in Columbus, Ohio, can help reverse many of these unwanted changes.
While all surgical and laser procedures carry some risk, our laser treatments yield safe, predictable, and effective outcomes in almost all cases. The factors that matter most when considering the risk of complications include the experience of the physician performing the procedure and compliance with pre- and post-treatment skincare.
While side effects like redness, itching, and swelling are common and expected, complications like infection, scarring, and hypopigmentation are possible but exceedingly rare.
Call today to learn more about CO2 and TRL laser resurfacing or to book your consultation with us. With so many aesthetic options to choose from in Columbus, Ohio, let Columbus Facial Plastics customize a treatment plan specific to your goals and expectations.