Can CO2 laser be done on the scalp without permanently damaging the hair follicles?

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...

Thank you for your question. Laser treatments using this device should only be performed by a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in this treatment. The CO2 laser is a powerful device that can produce dramatic improvement when it is used correctly. When it is not, there is a risk for...

You could certainly start with just the CO2 laser resurfacing on the lower lids to see if you get the improvement you are looking for. In my opinion, your greatest outcome would come from either an upper eyelid (blepharoplasty) surgery or temporal brow lift, in combination with a lower...