Our Services

UltraClear® Laser

Our Services

The UltraClear laser is the world’s first cold ablative fiber laser, designed for total skin rejuvenation with less downtime and reduced discomfort.

At Charleston Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, treatments are carefully customised based on your skin type and goals to provide safe, natural looking results.

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.

How UltraClear® Laser Works

UltraClear® uses innovative cold fiber laser technology to gently refresh the skin while stimulating deeper collagen remodeling. The laser removes damaged surface skin while delivering controlled energy below the surface to encourage new collagen and elastin production.

This dual action treatment helps improve:

  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Skin laxity and early jowling
  • Sun damage and pigmentation
  • Uneven texture and tone
  • Acne scarring
  • Dull or aging skin

As your skin heals, it produces new collagen and fresh skin cells, resulting in smoother, brighter, and more youthful looking skin over time.

Benefits of UltraClear® Laser

Patients choose UltraClear® because it offers meaningful skin improvement with less downtime than traditional laser resurfacing.

Benefits may include:

  • Smoother, healthier looking skin
  • Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improved skin tone and texture
  • Increased collagen and elastin production
  • Treatment customised to your skin concerns
  • Less downtime compared to traditional lasers

UltraClear® treatments can be performed on the face and neck.

FAQs

Many patients notice improvement after a single treatment. Depending on your goals and the condition of your skin, we may recommend a series for optimal, long lasting results.

Most patients describe the sensation as mild warmth or tingling rather than pain. A topical numbing cream can be applied before treatment to improve comfort.


More intense laser resurfacing treatments come with a greater degree of post procedure discomfort and recovery time.

Yes. UltraClear® can be adjusted for different skin tones and sensitivities. During your consultation, we will evaluate your skin and select settings that provide effective results while maintaining safety.

Downtime is typically minimal. Most patients experience mild redness or swelling for up to three days. Makeup and normal activities can usually be resumed quickly, depending on the treatment level performed.

Higher laser resurfacing intensity levels typically require a longer recovery period before normal activities can resume.

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.
  • 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
  • Understand it is not a substitute for surgical results
  • Can commit to downtime and sun protection
  • Are in good health with realistic expectations
  • 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

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).

  • I had a Blepharoplasty done in June 2025 by Dr. Patel. I could not believe how pain free this procedure was. I was in the office….. and in no time, I was home, watching TV. Yes, I did the ice packs every 15 mins. And it worked I never even took any Tylenol or Advil.
    Result look absolutely natural. You just look younger.
  • I rarely rate my medical experiences but I have been so absolutely ecstatic over the care from and results with Dr Patel and his staff that I think it is important to do so this time. I was so nervous about my surgery I was losing sleep and had myself spiraling into doubt and worry. But Dr Patel does a masterful job of using Instagram to provide instructions, information, and visual before-and-afters that were incredibly helpful and reassuring. He and his staff were always ready to answer my many, many…many questions, pre- and post-surgery. After my surgery, I couldn’t be happier; all the worry was for naught. Thank you, thank you, thank you. My healing is still in progress but I already love my results.
  • Excellent Doctor, professional staff, beautiful office…. Every single appointment was prompt and thorough, even the actual surgery (upper blepharoplasty) went smooth! Started on time, faster than expected, healing beautifully with zero pain….i just can’t say enough about this wonderful experience, thank you Dr Patel! Top notch all the way!
  • Dr.Patel is an exceptionally gifted surgeon. He cares about his patients and works with them to give them the results they want. I would recommend him to anyone who needs eyelid repair work.
  • Dr Patel and all of the staff at Charleston Oculofacial are truly amazing! I had upper & lower blepharoplasty. I was soooo nervous. They were patient, took time to answer all of my questions, and I am thrilled with the result. I would give 10 stars if I could!
  • Dr. Patel is an excellent and very skilled surgeon. I came to him with a complicated case due to many previous eye surgeries and traumas and am amazed by the results of my ptosis surgery with him. He and his staff are warm, kind, and were always around to answer any questions I had.
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