Highlights
- Customizable treatment
- Targets fine lines, wrinkles, scars and age spots
- Brighten dull or uneven skin
The Tetra CO2 laser is an FDA-approved laser treatment that is safe for almost all patients and can address a wide range of skin conditions. With customizable settings, patients can expect significant improvement in the texture, tone, and overall health of their skin.
What is the Tetra CO2 Laser?
Tetra is the most advanced CO2 laser resurfacing treatment that can be used separately or in combination with the CoolPeel handpiece. The SmartXide Tetra CO2 laser system can be adjusted with different densities and pulse durations of CO2 energy to simultaneously target superficial skin problems and deeper skin conditions. Full-face treatment takes less than 30 minutes and a topical numbing cream can be provided to keep you comfortable.
How Does the Tetra CO2 Laser Work?
The Tetra CO2 laser resurfaces the skin by delivering CO2 energy into the middle and deep layers of the skin. CO2 energy heats water molecules naturally found in the skin to stimulate the body’s wound-healing response and collagen production. New collagen will develop gradually to subtly plump the skin and restore a more youthful appearance.
What Can the Tetra CO2 Laser Treat?
Due to the SmartXide Tetra CO2 laser’s customizable settings, many different skin conditions can be treated such as wrinkles, acne scars, sagging skin, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation.
After treatment, downtime is dependent on the aggressiveness of your treatment but many can expect 7-10 days social downtime. Make sure to keep your skin hydrated and use broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 to protect your healing skin.
Tetra CO2 Laser FAQs
Is the Tetra CO2 laser better than CoolPeel?
The Tetra CO2 laser and CoolPeel are equally beneficial treatments that target slightly different skin concerns. CoolPeel is a gentler treatment that only targets the superficial layers of skin, so Tetra CO2 laser resurfacing might be the better option for deeper wrinkles and scarring.
What are the side effects of Tetra CO2?
The Tetra CO2 laser treatment is a customized treatment so each patient may experience different side effects. The most common side effects of Tetra CO2 laser treatment are mild to severe swelling, redness, and skin flaking. These symptoms are to be expected but will improve in about one week depending on the aggressiveness of the treatment.
Does the Tetra CO2 laser hurt?
At the start of your treatment, a topical numbing cream can be applied to minimize or prevent discomfort. Patients often describe a warm, prickling sensation but this is not considered painful.
Can the Tetra CO2 laser help with lines and wrinkles?
Absolutely! The Tetra CO2 laser is highly effective at addressing and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By stimulating collagen production in the skin, lines and wrinkles fill in, leaving you with a beautiful, younger-looking appearance.
How long does treatment take?
How long your Tetra CO2 laser treatment takes can depend on the size of the treatment area and the results you're looking for. That said, for most patients, treatment takes anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes.
What is the recovery time with the Tetra CO2 laser?
The recovery time varies from patient to patient depending on the aggressiveness of your treatment. Typically you will experience redness, swelling, and peeling after treatment, and your skin should start to be back to normal after 5-7 days.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients typically have 1-3 treatment sessions for optimal results.
How long do the results of the Tetra CO2 laser last?
The results of the Tetra CO2 laser can last for several months to a few years, however every patient is different. Results vary and depend on your skin type, age, sun exposure, and the condition of your skin.
Schedule an Appointment for the Tetra CO2 Laser
The Tetra CO2 laser is one of the best laser resurfacing options and we are pleased to offer it to our patients at Zuliani Facial Aesthetics. To learn more about laser resurfacing treatments in Bloomfield Hills, MI, schedule an appointment today by calling our office or filling out an online contact form. Dr. Zuliani and our team look forward to meeting you and getting started on your personalized treatment.
