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Autumn is an ideal time for CO2 laser treatments, as it’s typically a darker time of year and the skin becomes much more sensitive to light following the procedure. While CO2 laser treatments can technically be performed during the summer months, they involve greater risk and more complex aftercare compared to the lower-light conditions of autumn.

The treatment is carried out with an anesthetic cream, which makes the treatment with the CO2 laser well tolerated and less painful.

The treatment itself lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the area being treated. The anesthetic cream takes about 30-40 minutes to take full effect.

Redness, swelling, and scaling/dry skin usually occur for around 7-10 days.

This depends on the skin's needs and the desired result. Significantly visible improvements can occur after just the first session.

Potential risks and side effects include redness, swelling, pigmentation changes, mild inflammation, and scarring. It is extremely important to follow the after care tipps and use daily SPF 50+ for the next 2 months and avoid direct sunlight on your skin for the next 2-4 weeks.

- Use kalia Skin Repair Cream 3-4 times a day for the next 4-7 days. You can then carry out your normal skincare routine as usual- Use SPF 50+ daily for at least 2 months and avoid direct sunlight on your skin for the next 2-4 weeks- Avoid sweaty sports for the next 48 hours Light activities such as relaxing stretching are okay- Avoid contact of treated areas with water and steam for the rest of the day (e.g. don't wash your face or shower)- Avoid drinking alcohol for the next 24 hours- Avoid applying makeup for the next 48 hours to help your skin regenerate- Avoid facials, intensive scrubs, sauna visits, swimming pools and sunbathing in the first week after your treatment- Avoid using aggressive skin care products that irritate the skin and alcohol-containing toners for the first 2 weeks after your treatment

- Avoid drinking alcohol 12 hours before the treatment.

- Show up for treatment without make-up, especially without mascara.

- Please refrain from wearing contact lenses and bring your glasses.

- Use SPF 50 daily and a skin barrier stabilizing cream several times a day for the next 4 weeks. Afterwards, you can carry out your normal skincare routine as usual.

- Avoid strenuous exercise for the next 24 hours. Light activities such as relaxing stretching are fine.

- Avoid drinking alcohol for the next 24 hours.

- Avoid applying make-up for the next 48 hours to help your skin recover.

- Avoid facials, intensive peels, saunas, swimming pools and sunbathing for the first week after your treatment.

- Avoid using aggressive skin care products that irritate the skin and toners containing alcohol for the first 2 weeks after your treatment.

- If your doctor has given you the erythromycin mixture, use it twice a day for about 1 week.

Of course. Before each treatment, we discuss your wishes and analyse your initial situation.

The CO2 laser treatment is combined with PRP therapy and with the antioxidant vitamin C. Both support the healing process and collagen production. This promotes skin regeneration and visibly improves the treatment results.

No, our CO2 laser treatments are always performed including PRP and vitamin C to achieve the best possible result.