What should you know about Lumenis UltraPulse?

UltraPulse describes a Lumenis CO2 laser system rather than one single treatment plan. The clinician can choose how deeply and densely energy is delivered, creating controlled columns or areas of vaporisation in the skin. This may be used for texture changes, selected acne scars, lines, or other resurfacing goals after an assessment.

Because CO2 energy can disrupt the surface, recovery may include redness, swelling, warmth, oozing, crusting, and peeling. Treatment depth, body site, skin type, and aftercare all influence the course. CO2 Laser and CO2 Laser Resurfacing provide useful background on the technology and treatment category.

Discuss cold sores, active infection, eczema, medicines, recent tanning, pigment changes, and previous raised scars before treatment. Follow instructions about cleansing and any prescribed preparation. During healing, wash as directed, keep the surface moisturised, do not remove crusts, and avoid sun exposure. Use only products approved for the recovering skin; cosmetics and active ingredients may need to wait.

Contact the treating team promptly for increasing pain, spreading redness, worsening swelling, pus, foul-smelling drainage, fever, or blisters. New eye pain or vision change after facial treatment needs urgent assessment. Rapid facial swelling or breathing difficulty requires emergency care.

What depth and pattern will you use, and why? How long should I expect the treated surface to remain fragile? Which signs suggest infection or a pigment reaction, and who should I contact outside clinic hours?