CO2 Laser Resurfacing NYC

Our advanced CO2 laser resurfacing in NYC removes multiple damaged surface layers while also creating a controlled healing response that supports collagen remodeling over time. It works more deeply than other laser options.

These innovative devices offer significant resurfacing and revision for wrinkles, fine lines, and scars. As your skin also increases collagen production in response, cells turn over more quickly, so fresh and healthy cells take the place of damaged ones.

Downtime after CO2 laser treatment is usually more noticeable and significant than downtime after other laser resurfacing options.

Because this type of resurfacing provides deeper renewal, recovery might include side effects like redness, swelling, crusting, dryness, and gradual peeling as the skin heals.

The exact healing pattern depends on the intensity of the treatment and the area being treated. Stronger resurfacing usually creates a longer and more visible recovery window, but it can also produce more meaningful improvements.

Dr. Geronemus and Dr. Hashemi provide all necessary post-care instructions for you to follow as your skin renews.

CO2 laser treatment is more intensive than gentle resurfacing treatments, so patients might experience minor discomfort. They describe sensations of heat and “snapping” feelings during treatment, but with topical numbing cream, our providers make treatment as comfortable as possible.

Patients should expect both an early healing phase and a longer improvement phase.

In the short term, the skin may look red, swollen, dry, and more textured as it recovers. As healing continues, the skin often starts to look smoother, clearer, and more refined.

Over the following weeks and months, collagen remodeling can continue to improve texture and support longer-term results. After your initial appointment, you meet with Dr. Geronemus and Dr. Hashemi for follow-up sessions so they can assess healing.

CO2 laser resurfacing in NYC with Dr. Geronemus and Dr. Hashemi helps patients with more advanced texture changes, wrinkles, scars, and visible skin damage that need deeper resurfacing.

We recommend our CO2 lasers for patients who want long-term results when lighter resurfacing treatments may not create enough change.

Dr. Geronemus and Dr. Hashemi evaluate each patient carefully before recommending treatment.

Yes. Many patients combine CO2 resurfacing with other cosmetic or laser treatments. Using a comprehensive approach helps our providers address multiple concerns within a detailed treatment plan.

Other treatments may focus on redness, pigmentation, skin laxity, or movement-related lines. Using these treatments alongside CO2 laser resurfacing in NYC helps us create plans where recovery, timing, and overall goals work together practically.