Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing treats the skin in microscopic columns, leaving healthy tissue in between to speed healing — smoother texture, clearer tone, firmer skin, with a recovery you can plan around. Performed by licensed providers at our physician-led Brookhaven clinic.
Removes damaged surface layers to reveal smoother, fresher skin underneath.
Targets sun spots, uneven tone, and pigment for a clearer complexion.
Improves the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne or surgical scarring.
Stimulates deep collagen for firmer, more youthful skin over the months that follow.
A licensed provider evaluates your skin type and goals to plan a safe, effective treatment. Nothing is booked before this.
Numbing keeps you comfortable while the fractional CO2 laser treats the skin in controlled passes. Plan one to two hours in clinic, depending on the area.
Skin heals over several days, then continues to smooth and firm for months as new collagen builds.
Your fractional CO2 treatment is performed on the Cutera Secret PRO by Sophie Riggs, our licensed esthetician and laser practitioner, within a physician-led clinic and under the medical supervision of our Medical Director, Dr. Kimberly Gilbert, MD. Settings are planned around your skin at a consultation, never one-size-fits-all.
Our licensed esthetician and laser practitioner. Sophie performs your fractional CO2 treatment, plans your prep and aftercare, and looks after the facials and peels that keep your result going between sessions.
Sophie performs your treatment under the medical supervision of our Medical Director, and every CO2 treatment is planned at a consultation first. You will know who is treating you before you book.
“My skin hasn’t looked this smooth and bright in years — absolutely worth it.”
“I saw noticeable improvement in texture after just one session.”
Results vary from person to person. Reviews reflect individual experiences and are not a guarantee of outcome.
Individual results vary. Photos are of actual patients, used with permission.
A licensed provider assesses your skin, confirms CO2 is the right treatment for you, and gives you an exact plan and price. No obligation.
Book a consultFractional CO2 resurfacing to smooth texture, fade sun damage, and firm the skin. Add neck, chest, or hands to extend the treatment.
Booked after your consultBecause this is an ablative laser treatment, we book it only after a provider has assessed your skin.
Optional add-ons: hands $100, neck $150, chest $150, chest & neck $200. A package of one CO2 resurfacing plus two RF microneedling treatments is available at $1,740.
Skin feels hot and tight, like a strong sunburn, and looks red and puffy. This is the heaviest stretch — plan to stay home. Cold compresses and the ointment your provider gives you do most of the work.
Redness starts to settle and the skin begins to crust and flake in patches. Do not pick — it comes away on its own. Most people are comfortable but would rather not be seen.
The peeling finishes and fresh skin appears underneath, pink and sensitive. Mineral makeup is usually fine from around day seven. Most people are back at work in this window.
Pinkness fades over the following weeks while collagen rebuilds underneath. Texture, tone, and firmness keep improving for three to six months after a single session.
This is a typical course. Your own recovery depends on the settings used, the area treated, and your skin — your provider will tell you what to expect at your consultation.
If you have ever had a cold sore, say so at your consult. Laser resurfacing can trigger an outbreak, so we prescribe an antiviral to start before your treatment. This is standard and it works.
If you have taken isotretinoin (Accutane) in the last six to twelve months, tell your provider the date you stopped. Resurfacing is usually delayed after isotretinoin, but the waiting period is a clinical judgement your provider makes with you — not a fixed rule.
Come with untanned skin. A fresh tan or sunburn — including spray-free self-tanner build-up — significantly raises the risk of pigment change. Avoid sun exposure and use daily SPF in the weeks beforehand.
Pause retinoids, exfoliating acids, and any prescription strength actives before treatment. Your provider will give you the exact number of days at your consult.
Laser resurfacing is not performed during pregnancy or while nursing. Let us know and we will plan for later.
Your provider gives you a written pre- and post-treatment plan at your consultation. Following it is part of the result.
Expect redness, swelling, and peeling in the first week — that is the treatment working, not a complication. Temporary changes in pigment, either lighter or darker, can occur and usually resolve. Infection and scarring are rare, and the pre-treatment plan your provider gives you is designed to keep them that way. Aftercare products are not an upsell here; they are part of the treatment, and skipping them affects both your comfort and your result.
This is a summary, not a complete list of risks. Your provider will review your full history and the specific risks for your skin at your consultation.
1350 Dresden Dr NE #1006
Atlanta, GA 30319
(470) 226-2390
Complimentary parking is available in the Dresden Village complex. Suite 1006 is on the upper level.
Monday · 9:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday · 9:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesday · 9:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday · 9:00am – 7:00pm
Friday · 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday · 11:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday · Closed
Same-week consultations are usually available at our Brookhaven clinic.
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