CO₂ Laser – Dot Therapy

DOT CO2 is a fractionated laser. Fractionated lasers create thousands of microscopic holes (DOTs) in the skin, vaporising columns of the outer and middle layers of the skin to generate a measured injury, which promotes immediate healing effect and stimulates new collagen growth.

The unique quality of DOT CO2 compared to any other rejuvenative laser, is its effect on collagen regrowth. Patients describe significant tightening and lifting in the treated area and this is thought to be due collagen stimulation arising from unique wavelength only CO2 lasers produce. 

DOT CO2 is used to:

• Improve the appearance of aged and sun-damaged skin
• Improve skin texture and firmness
• Soften wrinkles and lines
• Reduce the appearance of scarring cause by acne, surgery and trauma

The DOT CO2 laser can be safely used on a wide range skin types and ages. If you are seeing the effects of sun damage, you may be an excellent candidate for DOT therapy. You may also be a good candidate for this procedure if you wish to address mild to moderate signs of aging or scars from acne. The DOT CO2 laser has a greater penetration depth is effective on darker skin tones.

After your laser treatment, your skin will be red, and you may experience some peeling after about three to four days. Applying hydrating lotion after the treatment will keep your skin moist and assist in healing. It is also essential to avoid significant or prolonged sun exposure, as the laser makes your skin more sensitive to damage from UV rays.

Makeup can be used after several days to camouflage any redness. In most cases, the skin returns to its usual appearance and patients can resume normal activities in about five to seven days. Sometimes residual swelling or redness may last for up to two weeks for some clients.

We recommend that you apply cool packs immediately after the treatment and for the next 24 hours if possible. You may require mild painkillers to manage discomfort post-treatment. Avoiding sun exposure is essential as the treatment makes your skin more sensitive to damage from UV rays. Applying a hydrating lotion after the treatment will keep your skin moist and assist in healing.

DOT CO2 laser leaves areas of unaffected healthy tissue surrounding the microscopic DOTs. This enables skin to heal more rapidly. DOT laser resurfacing recovery time is significantly shorter than the recovery period associated with traditional CO2 laser resurfacing, which exposes all tissue in the treatment area to the laser energy.

DOT treatments are more comfortable both during the procedure and while healing, have a lower risk of complications, can be performed on more areas of the body, and can treat multiple conditions simultaneously.

Results from the DOT CO2 laser are permanent. However, no treatment can stop the natural aging process and environmental factors from impacting the skin.

Additional DOT therapy treatments may be recommended to ensure continued skin rejuvenation. A daily skincare routine, a healthy diet and regular use of broad-spectrum sunscreen are recommended to prolong your results.