WHAT IS COOLPEEL?
The CoolPeel treatment is a new way to safely and comforably deliver the benefits of a tradional CO2 resurfacing treatment. By targeting just the superficial layer of skin tissue, damaged skin is removed revealing younger and healthier looking skin.
WHAT MAKES THE COOLPEEL DIFFERENT?
CO2 lasers have long been the gold standard in treating wrinkles, age spots, acne scars as well as tightening and balancing skin tone. Damaged skin tissue is removed, or ablated, stimulation new collagen prodcution and heat energy is delivered to tighen the skin. Sounds great but CO2 are often accompanied by considerable downtime while skin heals. Many advances have been made to improve the side effects of CO2 treatments but ONLY the CoolPeel can deliver a fractional ablative treatment without the downtime. There is minimal risk of hyperpigmentation, demarcation or induced infections.
HOW DOES COOLPEEL WORK?
A CoolPeel laser can only be done using the SmartXide Tetra Co2 Laser. Only Tetra can control its ouptut to deliver high energy in extremely short-pulses to deliver impressive superficial skin resurfacing results without the lingering heat that would traditionally damage the surroundiing skin. The lack of unneccessary heat is why it is called cool- get it?- and how you get an immediate aesthetic effect with minimal downtime.
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A COOLPEEL?
If you are looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines and sun damage, mimimize pores and impre skin texture, you are a good candidate! Your skin will look healthier and younger.
HOW LONG DOES A COOLPEEL TAKE?
A full-face treatment takes from 10-15 minutes.
IS ANESTHESIA OR NUMBING REQUIRED?
There is no need for anesthesia or localized number. We do take comfort measures with a cooling zimmer. The treatment is very quick.
WHAT IS THE RECOVERY TIME FOR COOLPEEL?
One of the main benefits of a CoolPeel is there is minimal downtime. You should expect to be a little red, as if you have a sunburn, for a day or two but nothing that should prevent you from your daily routine. You skin will feel dry as scaly as it heals so it is important to keep it hydrated. We will help you with your pre and post skin care concerns.
Post summer is the perfect time to resurface and you can be glowing before the holidays are here. While the downtime is much less than the traditional CO2, it may require a series of CoolPeels to get the results you are after. We have package pricing to make this affordable. Come see us and let us help you decided if this treatment is for you.