CoolPeel

The non-ablative Tetra CO2 laser used for CoolPeel treatment generates microscopic holes in the skin, just enough to stimulate the body's natural healing process. In response, your body feeds the treated area with collagen, restoring its smooth, youthful appearance.

While earlier generations of laser therapy utilized a similar technique, the Tetra CO2 laser used for CoolPeel emits light pulses without the older lasers' extreme heat, which remains on the skin and causes needless damage. CoolPeel is as effective as lasers, but without the downtime.

Patients who want to reduce their fine lines, sun damage, visible pores, and improve skin texture may be excellent candidates for a CoolPeel treatment. Candidates must be healthy with no active skin inflammation or skin infections. Patients with lighter skin tones are the best candidates for this procedure.

You are not an ideal candidate if you:

• Are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have a history of keloid scarring
• Have problems related to wound healing
• Have open wounds in the treatment area
• Are currently undergoing cancer or radiation therapy
• Are using tanning medications
• Had surgery in the treatment area within three to six months

You will need a consultation to determine if you are an ideal candidate for the CoolPeel procedure.

When you come for a consultation at Geria Dermatology, we will discuss the skin issues that you would like to address. A skin evaluation will help determine whether a CoolPeel is right for you.

We will design a personalized treatment plan and discuss all of its details, including preparation, treatment details, aftercare, cost, and recommended number of sessions. All your questions will be answered during your consultation.

During your CoolPeel treatment, we will move the laser device over the treatment region, which will allow the laser to go deeper into your skin than just the surface layer. Because it is so mild, you won't require numbing cream before the procedure, as you would for more intense laser treatments. Patients report feeling a slight tingling sensation as the laser moves over their skin during treatment. The procedure takes approximately fifteen minutes to complete.

After the treatment, you will be able to resume your regular activities, but you should be prepared to have a redness that is comparable to a sunburn for the next one to two days. Ensure that your skin receives adequate hydration during the healing process.

After three to four days, your skin will begin to glow, and wrinkles, blemishes, and pores will all appear to be reduced in appearance. CoolPeel is effective in treating a variety of common skin problems. You can anticipate the following from CoolPeel:

When you have a chemical peel, you can expect a customized version of one of the following:

• Decrease pore size
• Reduce sun damage and dark spots
• Minimize fine lines
• Enhance skin texture
• Improve the look of scars left by acne

We can use the CoolPeel laser to treat your face, neck, and hands. We often advise 2-3 CoolPeel sessions since, like with any resurfacing procedure, numerous treatments are necessary to achieve the best results.