What should you know about coolpeel laser?

The device delivers CO2 laser energy in a fractional pattern, leaving untreated skin between treatment columns. This can encourage surface renewal and collagen remodelling while limiting the treated area at each pass. Settings may be adjusted for fine lines, uneven texture, sun-related changes, or selected scars. It is still a medical laser procedure, not a simple facial.

A clinician may compare it with broader [CO2 Laser Resurfacing](/treatments/laser-and-energy/co2-laser-resurfacing/) or another form of [Laser Skin Resurfacing](/treatments/laser-and-energy/laser-skin-resurfacing/). For depressed or textured acne scars, [Acne Scar Laser Treatment](/treatments/laser-and-energy/acne-scar-laser-treatment/) may be part of a wider plan.

Before treatment, disclose recent tanning, active acne or eczema, cold sores, pigment changes, medicines, and a history of raised scars. Ask whether antiviral or other preventive treatment is appropriate for your history. The clinician should explain the planned intensity, anaesthetic or cooling, cleansing, sun protection, and the point at which makeup can be resumed.

Expect treated skin to be warm, red, swollen, dry, or rough for a period that depends on the settings and your healing response. Do not pick peeling skin. Use only the products advised by the clinic and avoid unplanned exfoliants, retinoids, fragranced products, and strong sun exposure until the barrier has recovered.

Contact the clinic for worsening rather than settling pain, increasing swelling, pus, spreading redness, fever, blisters, or a marked darkening or lightening of the treated skin. Urgent help is needed for facial swelling that affects breathing or vision. A cold sore outbreak after facial resurfacing also needs prompt clinical advice.

What concern are you treating, and what improvement is realistic? Which settings and recovery period apply to my skin? How will you reduce the risk of pigment change or infection? When should I stop my usual skincare products? Is a non-ablative option or another [CO2 Laser](/technology/co2-laser/) approach more suitable?