Applications
What fractional CO2 is used for
Fractional CO2 systems are used in aesthetic practices for skin texture concerns. The operator decides the indication.
Acne-scar texture
Pitted acne-scar texture is one of the concerns fractional CO2 is used for. The microchannels start a healing response in the scarred area; collagen remodeling follows.
Fine lines
Fine lines are a second concern. Treating a pattern of columns, with untreated skin between them, may improve the look of the skin surface as it heals.
Uneven texture and healing
Uneven texture responds to the same mechanism: microscopic ablation columns, bridges of untreated skin, and collagen remodeling during healing.
In the treatment room
The machine stands beside the treatment bed; the patient wears protective eyewear and the practitioner guides the handpiece on the articulated arm. Choose a floor trolley for a fixed position or a portable desktop for a counter or cart.
Concept illustration, not a clinical before/after photo. Results vary. For trained clinicians and authorised indications only.