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How Many Microns Deep or Passes Typically Done with CO2 Laser?

asked 2 years ago by GJW in Toronto
Latest answer by Joshua L. Fox, MD
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I am booked for a CO2 Silk Touch/Feather Touch ablative laser session for the full face, at a cost of $4000. My doctor says she will use 120 microns on her first pass, 120 microns on the second pass, and 60 microns on the third pass. This seems pretty shallow compared to how deep the laser can go, and I have moderate scarring. I am caucasian and don't tan or burn easily.

To doctors who have performed or currently performing ablative CO2 Laser procedures: how many microns deep and how many passes do you typically make?

2 answers to How Many Microns Deep or Passes Typically Done with CO2 Laser?

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Co2 silk touch, pixel laser

I used to use the CO2 Silk Touch/Feather Touch ablative laser exclusively with excellent results. However the new Pixel I find gives almost as good results with much faster healing and less risk. Your doctor will know the correct depth for your skin type.  
Joshua L. Fox, MD

Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon
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Laser resurfacing - skin scars

Hello, If your into "microns" then you are setting your self up for trouble. Device settings do not dictate the actual depth of penetration. The recommended energy settings are from studies that do not always parallel each patients clinical situation. Then there is the doctors experience, healing issues, compliance, etc. I have used both of these delivery systems and have excellent results. There are treatment "end points" that an experienced doctor knows for... more
Michael Kulick, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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