Like other ablative lasers, the CoolPeel renews skin by quickly heating water molecules in the skin’s deeper layers, which triggers the body’s natural healing response and stimulates collagen production.Â
Unlike most ablative lasers, which remove the superficial layer of skin tissue and usually entail a week or two of downtime, the CoolPeel laser delivers high energy in a super-short pulse that creates controlled injury to the dermis with less lingering heat in the surrounding skin, which is where it gets its name. This means less flaking, peeling, and swelling afterward.
The SmartXide Tetra CO2 laser gives CoolPeel providers the ability to tailor the laser power and pulse size to the patient's age and skin concerns. Customizable pulse size also means that they can treat smaller areas, such as around the eyes.Â
In addition to extremely short pulse times that prevent thermal damage to skin, the laser also has a unique “spray” pattern that shortens the overall treatment time. It takes just 5 to 15 minutes to complete a full treatment on the face, while other ablative laser treatments can take up to two hours, depending on the size of the treatment area.
Some providers recommend combining a laser peel with radiofrequency microneedling treatments, like Vivace, to maximize the boost of new collagen formation and create new, healthy cells.
RealSelf Tip: There’s also a chemical peel that goes by the name Cool Peel. The Environ Cool Peel chemical peel provides skin rejuvenation via in-office application of an acid solution, which triggers exfoliation to reveal healthier skin. This lactic acid–based facial peel removes a build-up of dead skin cells to treat lines, dullness, rough skin, acne blemishes, and rosacea. When booking your appointment, be sure to clarify which type of Cool Peel treatment your provider is offering.
