How Fractional CO₂ Resurfacing Works

Fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing works by creating microscopic columns of treated tissue while leaving surrounding areas of skin untreated. This fractional approach triggers the body's natural healing response, stimulating the production of new collagen and elastic fibers in the dermis.

The untreated zones between the microscopic treatment channels serve as a reservoir of healthy cells that accelerate re-epithelialization and reduce overall healing time compared to traditional fully ablative CO₂ laser resurfacing.

Key Mechanism

• Creation of microscopic treatment zones
• Induction of new collagen and elastic fiber formation
• Deep dermal regeneration that improves skin elasticity and appearance
• Ability to customize depth and density for individual skin concerns

Both ActiveFX (more superficial) and DeepFX (deeper) use this same fundamental fractional principle but differ in the depth and width of the columns created.

Further improvement in skin quality continues for many months after the initial healing phase as collagen remodeling progresses.