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The CO2 laser is a carbon dioxide laser used to resurface skin and treat wrinkles, uneven skin coloration, acne scarring and other skin concerns.

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Average Price: $1,925

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spent $189 in Newport Beach, CA Updated 1 month ago

This is day 2 after the procedure I went to Pacific Cosmetic Medical Center. I arrived an hour before my procedure and the numbing cream was applied liberally once removed they began the laser I was told it would be minimally painful it was excruciating and I could smell my flesh burning. I... Read more

spent $999 in Westminster, CO Updated 1 month ago

I had this done today in hopes to reduce the stretch marks located on my shoulders. I thought I went in pretty informed but it was not at all what I expected. A lot more painful and bloody than I could ever have imagined. The laser tech said she did a 35 since we were dealing with stretch... Read more

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spent $100 in Manila, PH Updated 2 months ago

I just want to share my experience with fractional laser. Cosmetic or derma procedures are very affordable in the Philippines. It is actually one of the cheapest in the world. I suffered from acne breakouts for the past few months resulting in acne scars. I was so worried about it because I... Read more

19 comments | 5 Thank Yous

spent $2,000 in Reno, NV Updated 3 months ago

I'm reading through these reviews after having the procedure and most are saying they didn't feel much pain. I was also given weak pain killers { which mostly just gave me a mild head ache} and a local numbing agent applied to my face. After about an hour the Doc started skinning my face with... Read more

14 comments | 3 Thank Yous

spent $2,000 in Norwell, MA Updated 3 months ago

06/09/10, 5:30 pm: I've just had Matrix CO2 fractional laser resurfacing done at a MedSpa and wanted to share my experience as there aren't a lot of reviews of this particular laser out there. I was at the Spa for three hours total. My goal was to get rid of sun damage on my face and... Read more

22 comments | 3 Thank Yous

spent $1,200 in Las Vegas, NV Updated 4 months ago

Had this procedure yesterday. During the procedure, my face felt warm with little pin pricks - the worst was around the lips and nose. It was not as painful as I thought it would be. They give you a Lortab and a Xanax before and put numbing cream all over. I am 54, a redhead and have sun... Read more

12 comments | 3 Thank Yous

spent $3,000 in Wichita, KS Updated 5 months ago

Co2 laser has the best results, but it has a higher risk and recovery. I used a Board Certified Physician that I trusted. I did the necessary research and I felt confident that it was a good decision for me. After 13 days I am very satisfied. I have smooth skin and the wrinkles under my eyes... Read more

13 comments | 27 Thank Yous

from Beachwood, Ohio Updated 6 months ago

I decided to get my face treated for acne scarring, pore size and fine lines. I am only 29 but I have always had problem oily skin. At my PS office the esthetician started me on Obagi Nuderm which has helped tremendously with the breakouts. I am looking for a improvement around my eyes and... Read more

16 comments | 1 Thank You

from Miami, FL Updated 7 months ago

On 10/09/2012 I received three different laser treatments on my cheeks and chest for thermal burn scars caused by a hairdryer at 2 months o age. I believe all three were CO2 lasers, one to reduce the Browning of the chest scar and the other two were for resurfacin and reducing the elevation of... Read more

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spent $800 in Kansas Updated 1 year ago

Am a 30 y/o White Female I did the Deka Dot Matrix Full Face Resurface. Unsure if it was a fractional or what the difference is really. First and foremost I wanna say I was told how the procedure would go totally different thans or complications I was told No. Never. So I was ready and... Read more

6 comments | 3 Thank Yous

spent $4,000 in Miami Created 1 year ago

I wanted to write this review to help other people who want to have Co2 laser resurfacing due to the fact I found very little reviews online or actual experience with traditional Co2 laser resurfacing not Fraxel. I wanted to have Co2 for a long time as I knew it was the laser with the most... Read more

10 comments | 4 Thank Yous

spent $1,200 in Thomasville, GA Updated 1 year ago

Outstanding! Completely Thrilled with my results and it's only been day 1! To Begin with, I had my initial consult with my MD regarding laser type, healing process, what if any side-effects. On my day of treatment I simply applied in layers lidocaine/prilocaine numbing cream carefully to my... Read more

23 comments | 6 Thank Yous

spent $1,500 in Peachtree City, GA Updated 1 year ago

I had the SmartXide Co2 laser treatment on January 13, 2012 on full face and neck. I was quite nervous and expected the worst after doing my own research and reading other reviews. It actually was not that bad. Yes, I was uncomfortable and felt some pain, but it was not unbearable at all. The... Read more

7 comments | 3 Thank Yous

spent $4,800 in Chattanooga, TN Updated 1 year ago

I am 7 days post op from full face CO2 laser resurfacing with fat transfer beneath my eyes. My chest was also lasered. My primary concern was to eliminate fine lines under the eyes as well as lines on either side of my mouth. Crows feet & creases in the forehead were secondary areas that I... Read more

34 comments | 3 Thank Yous

spent $2,500 in Dallas TX Updated 1 year ago

I had been researching ways to treat my teenage acne scars for several years now. I had done the fraxel treatments a few times and I did see some improvement, but of course like us all, wanted even more. After carefully considering the Co2, my dr finally approved me for it. He was a bit... Read more

4 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $9,000 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL Created 2 years ago

As I completed my first consultation with Dr. Mayl, I felt confident that my goal to change the effects of time, genetics, and lifestyle of my sixty-eight year old face would be accomplished. He listened intently to my expectations and concerns. Then, after an examination and photography¸... Read more

3 comments | 1 Thank You

spent $3,000 in Hawthorn, AU Updated 7 days ago

Very happy with the results after nine weeks have passed. I feel i look much fresher as i was looking tired now that i'm in my late forties. Crepeyness around my eyes looks so much better after the co2. Doctor warned me that the redness from the laser can take up to 3 months to resolve but I... Read more

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spent $800 in Wyoming Updated 11 days ago

Went to a Dermatologist to have this done. My face looked pretty much like the pictures on this site... red, kind of blistery. Took a few days to get reasonable looking and about two weeks to not look super sunburned. They told me that I would see the "full effects" in about 2-3 months post... Read more

spent $750 in Ashland, KY Updated 13 days ago

They tell you that it will feel like a rubber band flicking your face. It actually Feels like getting a tattoo on your face. The recovery process is horrible. The recovery process alone would make it not worth it unless it worked really well. The itching and the burning was bad. In the end I... Read more

spent $1,800 in Ottawa, ON Updated 19 days ago

I HAD festoons and hated them. I made an appointment with Dr. Lloyd Van Wyck in Ottawa. First he caterized them which didn't work, just made them look bigger. Dr. Van Wyck is a Plastic Surgeon. He was determined to get rid of the pesty ugly things I hated. I had an office visit in which he used... Read more

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