Laser Skin Resurfacing Overview
Consultation Required?
Yes
Treatment Length
30-60 Minutes
Downtime
Yes
Your Skin’s Fresh Start
The journey to healthy skin doesn’t have to be a long one. At Well Labs+ Medspa Royal Oak, we offer CO2 laser skin resurfacing in Royal Oak, MI. It’s a modern approach to skin care that improves tone and texture while stimulating new collagen production.
What It Treats:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Acne scars
- Sun damage and age spots
- Uneven skin tone
- Rough texture and enlarged pores
- Mild skin laxity
Treatment
After a numbing cream, your provider uses the CoolPeel CO2 laser to remove a fine pattern of dull, damaged skin and heat the layer below to trigger new collagen. You will feel warmth, but the built-in cooling keeps you comfortable. Most sessions take 30 to 60 minutes.
Results
Your skin looks refreshed within 7 to 10 days as it heals. Over the next few weeks, collagen keeps building for smoother texture, softer lines and a brighter, more even tone.
Follow-Up
Most clients see the best results after 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. With daily SPF and good skincare, results can last for years; maintenance sessions keep them going.
What to Expect
We’re here to guide you through the process, relieving what stress we can, communicating openly, and setting realistic expectations.
Why We Use CoolPeel
CO2 lasers are the gold standard for resurfacing, but older systems ran hot and often meant a week or more of downtime. CoolPeel is a fractional CO2 laser: it treats a pattern of tiny zones instead of the whole surface, uses shorter pulses that create less heat, and has cooling built into the handpiece. You get the collagen-building power of CO2 with more comfort and a faster recovery. We adjust the intensity so your treatment fits the downtime your schedule allows.
Pair Your Resurfacing With
Treatments That Pair Well With CO2 Laser
Combine CO2 laser with these treatments for fuller, longer-lasting results.
| Treatment | Why pair it |
|---|---|
| Plasma Pen | Delicate areas CO2 covers large areas; Plasma Pen treats delicate spots a laser should not, like hooded eyelids, crow's feet, lines around the mouth and crepey neck skin. |
| BBL Photorejuvenation | Spots and redness Lightens remaining sun spots and redness between resurfacing sessions. |
| Dermaplaning and Facials | Maintenance Keep skin smooth and glowing between sessions. |
Your provider will build a combination plan at your consultation.
Pair Your Peel With
- Expect redness and warmth, like a mild sunburn, for 4 to 7 days.
- Skip makeup for the first 48 hours.
- Keep skin hydrated with a healing balm such as Aquaphor or GlyMed Cell Protection Balm.
- Do not pick at flaking skin.
- Wear SPF 30 or higher every day and avoid direct sun for several weeks.
- Avoid retinol and exfoliants until your provider says your skin has healed.
Get to Know Your Body
Do you have questions about our treatments but you’re not sure where to start? Choose your unique concerns and receive a tailored plan centered around you.
The Well Labs+ Medspa Royal Oak Standard
A Listening Ear
Our providers begin every appointment with a desire to understand your story. We listen to your goals and make recommendations based on what you’d like to achieve.
Unparalleled Experienced
Our team brings years of combined experience, providing care that delivers results and an experience so positive you’ll look forward to every appointment.
Lasting Care
We see your journey as more than one visit. Each member of our team is dedicated to providing support from consultation to follow-ups and beyond.
Skilled Hands. Kind Hearts.
Our team is backed by years of combined experience, empathy, and skills to seamlessly deliver the type of care you deserve.
The Boutique Experience
Whether you’re starting a new journey or picking up where you left off, the experts at Well Labs+ Medspa Royal Oak are here to elevate your confidence.
Visit Us
| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 3 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9am-1pm (One Sat/month) |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CO2 laser resurfacing?
A laser treatment that removes a fine pattern of dull, damaged skin and triggers new collagen, smoothing wrinkles, evening tone and improving texture. We use CoolPeel technology for natural results with less downtime than older CO2 lasers.
Who is a good candidate?
Healthy adults who want to improve skin tone and texture, soften fine lines and wrinkles, or reduce acne scars and sun damage, and who prefer a gentler laser with less downtime.
Does CO2 laser resurfacing hurt?
Most clients find it tolerable. We apply numbing cream first, and you will feel warmth or tingling during treatment.
When will I see results?
Many clients notice a refreshed glow within the first week. Results keep building over the following weeks as collagen increases. A series of 3 treatments gives the most lasting improvement.
How long do results last?
Results can last for years, especially with daily SPF, medical-grade skincare and occasional maintenance sessions.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients need 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Deeper acne scarring may need more.
What is the best laser treatment for someone in their 60s?
CoolPeel CO2 for the face, neck and chest, followed by Plasma Pen for delicate areas like under the eyes and crepey neck skin.
Who should not have CO2 laser treatment?
It is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, currently take Accutane or other medicines that make your skin sun-sensitive, have an active skin infection, have a history of keloid scars, or have certain autoimmune or skin conditions.
