The fractional CO₂ laser is an advanced form of CO₂ laser technology designed to perform fractional resurfacing: instead of treating the entire skin surface, the beam creates micro-columns of vaporisation (micro-thermal damage) separated by areas of healthy skin. This approach helps remove aged skin cells, stimulates new cell growth and new collagen production within the dermis and epidermis, and allows treatment of delicate areas such as the periocular region, with reduced recovery time compared to traditional full-field CO₂ resurfacing.
Fractional CO₂ energy is delivered in a grid of micro-spots across the skin. Each pulse vaporises a micro-column of damaged tissue while leaving “bridges” of intact healthy skin, which speeds up healing. This mechanism triggers powerful skin regeneration, including dermal thickening, increased collagen and elastin, and an overall improvement in surface texture.
Treatment options
At MAVIT Clinic, fractional CO₂ laser is used for rejuvenation and regenerative purposes in cases such as fine facial lines and superficial wrinkles, acne scars, selected hypertrophic scars and keloids, stretch marks (striae distensae) on different body areas, and photoaging affecting the face, neck, décolleté and periocular area.
Treatment is performed in outpatient sessions following a dermatologic assessment that considers phototype, skin thickness and sensitivity, and the depth of wrinkles, scars or stretch marks. The physician then defines treatment intensity and depth, the number of sessions (often multiple sessions spaced by several weeks), and a post-treatment care protocol that may include soothing creams, strict photoprotection and temporary discontinuation of irritating cosmetics. In the following days, redness, swelling and small crusts may occur and then gradually resolve.
For stretch marks, MAVIT Clinic may achieve excellent outcomes by combining fractional CO₂ laser with Carboxytherapy: the laser stimulates dermal regeneration and remodelling, while CO₂ supports microcirculation and tissue quality. The overall goal is to smooth wrinkles, reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks, and improve skin tone and firmness, delivering a global yet natural-looking rejuvenation effect.
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