There are a lot of people with different results from the Fractional Co2 laser but majority say that they would recommend the procedure to friends and family. The procedure is great as long as you see a qualified professional who has experience delivering quality results. There are many fractional co2 lasers out there and it is debatable about which laser is better.
The truth remains that most of your results come from the actual specialist doing your procedure. This is why it is so important that you do your homework. Check out multiple laser specialists before selecting if this is your first rodeo. If you are familiar with cosmetic procedures and have a personal cosmetic specialist then you are in a better situation but you still need to make sure he/she is familiar with the Fractional Co2 procedure.
A lot of people have asked what my face will look like after the procedure and if they don’t see pictures then they are surprised by what happens immediately post op. This is a picture actually showing the difference between Active FX Fractional CO2 and SmartXide Dot Fractional Co2. Both of them look similar and this is what you can expect from the fractional lasers. How long this lasts depends on how aggressive the physician is and each patients individual skin type. It is nothing to be concerned about as it just feels like your skin is extremely tight and sun burnt. It is important during this initial part of recovery that you keep your skin moisturized.
Note the line down the center is a line to separate the two procedures.
This is a great photo of what you can expect immediately post op from Fractional Co2 laser. It is moderately painful during this period but if you apply Plenty of moisturizer then you will be fine. Make Sure to get the right product for your skin. Most adverse reactions to laser resurfacing procedure is from incorrect application or product during the post or pre-op period.