Our Services
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Our Services
Skin smoothing laser treatment is an effective way to refresh, smooth, and restore your skin without surgery. Our CO2 laser resurfacing helps improve skin tone and pigment, refine texture, minimize pores, soften fine lines, and reduce sun damage — all with a treatment plan customized to you.
FAQs
CO2 laser resurfacing is ideal for patients seeking noticeable improvement in:
- Uneven skin tone and pigmentation
- Sun damage and age spots
- Helps reduce some fine lines
- Enlarged pores and rough texture
- Builds collagen and elastin for healthier skin
This treatment does not erase deep perioral wrinkles or severe laxity; instead, it excels at creating smoother, clearer, more radiant skin.
Our fractional CO2 laser delivers controlled micro-beams of energy to remove damaged skin and stimulate collagen remodeling underneath. By targeting precise zones while leaving surrounding tissue intact, healing is faster, and results are more natural.
- Consultation: During your visit, we’ll assess your skin type, review your goals, and discuss whether CO2 laser is the right fit for you.
- Preparation: We’ll provide a tailored pre-treatment plan (sun avoidance, stopping retinoids, antiviral prophylaxis if needed, etc.).
- Treatment Day: After topical numbing, the laser is passed over the treatment area. Sessions typically last 30–75 minutes depending on areas treated.
- Recovery: Redness, swelling, and peeling are normal for the first several days. Most patients heal within 1–2 weeks with mild pinkness lasting up to several weeks. Recovery does depend on how light versus aggressive the treatment was. Consider adding topical platelet derived growth factor (PDGF+) to help accelerate healing
- Results: Skin becomes smoother, clearer, and firmer over the next 4–6 weeks as new collagen develops. Improvements continue for up to 6 months.
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have visible sun damage or texture concerns
- Want more dramatic results than superficial peels or non-ablative lasers
- Understands it is not a substitute for surgical results
- Can commit to downtime and sun protection
- Are in good health with realistic expectations
We’ll help you decide if CO2 laser is the safest and most effective choice for your skin.
Following your treatment, you’ll receive detailed home-care instructions to minimize risks and optimize healing. Typical guidelines include:
- Keep treated areas clean and well-moisturized
- Avoid picking or scrubbing peeling skin
- Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily with strict sun avoidance for first 10-14 days.
- Follow any prescribed topical medications
- Temporary redness, swelling, or pigment changes can occur but are usually short-lived with proper care.
Results typically last around 5 years, potentially more with proper skincare and lifestyle. Results fade faster with poor habits (e.g., sun exposure, smoking, poor diet).
Schedule Your Consultation
Discover whether CO2 laser resurfacing is right for you. Call or text (843) 631-7762 or contact us online at hello@charlestonoculofacial.com to schedule your personal consultation.
Dr. Patel is an awesome surgeon that goes over and beyond for his patients. I was originally supposed. to have a skin graft under my lower eyelid. He knew I wouldn’t be satisfied with the appearance and he explained everything to me so he tried something totally different during surgery. I’m definitely glad he was able to correct my lower lid. I just had surgery on my upper lid for a scar revision and everything looks nice. It’s hard coming across a doctor that’s willing to make you satisfied and correct the issue vs just correcting the issue. I can’t thank Patel enough for correcting my issues.
Shakeima S.Dr. Patel gets my highest recommendation for reconstructive surgery on my lower eyelid, which had 60% of my lower eyelid, including a nickel sized piece of skin, removed underneath the eye, due to cancer. Now, my eyelid looks just like the other eyelid and he did it without a skin graft!. Most people comment, “You would never know you had reconstructive surgery.” Dr and I were very pleased with the results. Dr. Patel was very professional, is talented in his field, and thorough in explaining the procedure and follow-up instructions. He was understanding and sensitive to my concerns about my face. He also had humor, which helped when I was anxious.
Colleen H.Dr. Patel and his staff were wonderful to work with. I had DCR surgery (Dacryocystorhinostomy) to create a new tear drain. Dr. Patel is friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and easy to understand. The staff assisted me greatly in scheduling surgery and with followup appointments. I am so happy with a perfect outcome of my new tear drain. No more tears constantly running down my face.
Diana M.
