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What should you know about CO2 facial laser resurfacing?

Equipment and setting used in Laser Skin Resurfacing
Illustration: Equipment and setting used in Laser Skin Resurfacing

Short answer

CO2 facial laser resurfacing uses controlled laser energy to renew the outer skin and stimulate repair, with redness and peeling during recovery.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Common sensations
Heat, tightness, tenderness, swelling, and peeling
Planning focus
Skin tone, treatment depth, medicines, and aftercare

How the treatment works

The laser creates tiny treatment zones in the skin. Depending on the setting, it can remove portions of the surface and heat deeper tissue, encouraging new collagen as the area heals. It may soften uneven texture, fine lines, selected scars, and changes related to sun-damaged skin. Learn more about [CO2 Laser](/technology/co2-laser/) and [Sun-Damaged Skin](/conditions/photoaging/).

Facial skin can feel hot, tight, swollen, or tender after treatment. Flaking and crusting can occur as the treated surface repairs itself. The depth, facial area, skin tone, medical history, and aftercare plan all affect the experience.

Preparing and caring for your skin

A qualified clinician should examine your skin, review medicines and previous procedures, and discuss whether resurfacing suits your goals. Tell them about cold sores, eczema, active acne, darker marks after irritation, and any tendency to form raised scars.

After treatment, follow the wound-care instructions exactly, keep the area clean and protected, avoid picking peeling skin, and use the recommended sun protection once advised. Do not add retinoids, exfoliating acids, fragranced products, or makeup until your clinician says the skin barrier is ready. Alternatives may include [Chemical Peel](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/chemical-peel/) or other [Laser Skin Resurfacing](/treatments/laser-and-energy/laser-skin-resurfacing/) approaches.

When to contact a clinician

Contact your treating clinic promptly if pain, swelling, warmth, or redness is worsening rather than settling, or if you notice pus, spreading blisters, fever, or a new rash. Urgent assessment is appropriate for eye pain, vision change, breathing difficulty, or rapidly increasing facial swelling.

Questions to ask

Ask which facial areas and depth are planned, how your skin tone affects the risk of prolonged dark or light marks, what wound care will be used, and which symptoms should trigger a same-day call. You can also ask whether a [Thulium Laser](/technology/thulium-laser/) option would address your concern with a different recovery profile.

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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See every listing in Abu Dhabi

Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Does CO2 resurfacing remove all facial lines?

It can improve selected texture and fine lines, but results vary and it does not stop new skin changes from developing.

Can I peel the skin after treatment?

Do not pull or scrub peeling skin; follow the cleansing and moisturising instructions from your treating clinician.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.