What to know about Synrad CO2 laser

CO2 laser energy is absorbed by water in the skin. Depending on the settings, treatment can create tiny columns of controlled injury or remove a more continuous surface layer. The body then repairs the treated area, which may soften uneven texture and stimulate new collagen over time.

The result depends on the concern, skin type, settings, treatment depth, and healing response. Fractional or fully ablative resurfacing have different recovery patterns. A consultation should cover whether laser resurfacing or acne scar laser treatment fits the problem.

Tell the clinician about recent tanning, cold sores, active acne or infection, medicines, keloid scarring, and previous procedures. Follow the prescribed preparation plan and arrange time for redness, swelling, peeling, or crusting during recovery. Use only the recommended cleanser, ointment, and sunscreen while the surface heals; do not pick or scrub peeling skin.

Strict sun avoidance after treatment helps reduce unwanted pigment changes. Keep follow-up appointments so healing can be checked and skincare can be reintroduced in stages.

Call the treating clinic for worsening pain, increasing swelling, spreading redness, pus, fever, delayed healing, or clusters of blisters. Seek urgent help for breathing difficulty, severe facial swelling, eye pain, or any vision change after treatment.

Ask which CO2 settings and resurfacing depth are planned, why they suit your concern and skin type, and what recovery will look like. Ask about antiviral or other preparation, pigment-change risk, scar risk, expected follow-up, and the point at which exercise, makeup, and active skincare can resume.