Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing in Campbellfield
A more significant approach to acne scarring, fine lines and sun damage, for clients ready to plan for real downtime in exchange for real results.
Why people choose CO2 laser over gentler options
Maybe you've tried the gentler treatments and want something with more depth. Maybe your scarring, sun damage or texture concerns are simply more significant than a course of light sessions is designed to address. CO2 laser resurfacing is the more intensive option in our skin range, honestly positioned as such, for people who can plan around a real recovery week in exchange for a more significant result.
How it works
The laser removes controlled fractional columns of skin, prompting the body's own repair response and the collagen-remodelling processes involved in it. Because the effect is deeper than lighter resurfacing treatments, results continue developing over the following months as that new collagen forms, not just immediately after your redness settles.
Being honest about the downtime
This isn't a lunchtime treatment, and we won't pretend otherwise. Expect redness and mild swelling for several days, followed by peeling over the following week. Most clients plan to be away from major events or heavy makeup for about a week. If your schedule can't accommodate that right now, our gentler options like Skin Needling or a Carbon Facial may suit you better in the meantime.
What to expect during your session
Many clients see noticeable improvement after a single session, with results continuing to build over the following months. A course may be recommended for more significant concerns, spaced 6 to 12 months apart to allow full recovery between sessions. Treatment can be tailored to the full face, or to delicate areas like the eyelids and upper lip.
Who it may suit
- You're dealing with more significant acne scarring, fine lines or sun damage
- You've tried gentler resurfacing options and want a deeper result
- You can genuinely plan a week around downtime, redness and peeling
- You're interested in a treatment that can target both the full face and delicate areas like the eyelids or upper lip
- You're looking for a result that keeps improving over the following months, not just immediately after your appointment
This is general information, not a diagnosis. If you're unsure whether this is right for you, our team is happy to talk it through before you book.
Common questions
Expect redness and mild swelling for several days, followed by peeling over the following week. Most clients plan to be away from major events or heavy makeup for about a week, this isn't a lunchtime treatment and we're upfront about that.
CO2 laser removes controlled layers of skin for a deeper, more intensive result with real downtime. Skin needling works more gently over a course of sessions with minimal downtime. If your schedule can't accommodate a recovery week right now, skin needling or a Carbon Facial may suit you better in the meantime.
Many clients see noticeable improvement after a single session. A course may be recommended for more significant concerns, spaced 6 to 12 months apart to allow full recovery between sessions.
Results continue developing over the following months as new collagen forms, not just immediately after your redness and peeling settle. This is a genuinely progressive result, not an instant one.
Yes, treatment can be tailored to the full face or to delicate areas like the eyelids and upper lip specifically, depending on your concerns.
Numbing is used beforehand to manage comfort during the treatment. The more significant part of the experience is the week of recovery afterwards, not the session itself.
Your practitioner will give you specific aftercare guidance before you leave, covering cleansing, moisturising and sun protection while your skin heals. Following this closely matters for how your results settle.
Often, yes. CO2 laser is commonly considered by people who've tried lighter resurfacing options and want a deeper result for more significant scarring, fine lines or sun damage.
Suitability depends on individual skin type and tone, this is genuinely assessed one-on-one at your consultation rather than assumed either way.
This is a current scope decision for this specific service at our clinic. Our team can talk through alternative options if this affects you.
Sequencing matters given the recovery involved. Your practitioner can help plan timing around other treatments so your skin isn't managing two recoveries at once.
Yes, we're a short drive from both, as well as from Coolaroo, Roxburgh Park and Mickleham. Since this treatment involves a recovery week regardless of how far you've travelled, most clients find the drive itself is the easy part.
Most clients plan around being away from major events or heavy makeup for about a week. Booking before a quieter stretch, rather than right before a big occasion, tends to make the whole experience easier.
What people commonly explore it for
- A thorough consultation before committing to a treatment with downtime
- Clear expectations about recovery time and aftercare
- A plan matched to your skin and your calendar
These are reasons people book. This treatment involves real downtime, explained fully at consultation.
Preparing for your session
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 4 weeks beforehand.
- Stop retinoids and exfoliating acids a week before.
- Arrive with clean skin, no makeup.
- If you get cold sores, tell your practitioner. Antiviral medication is usually prescribed beforehand.
- Plan for downtime. Arrange your schedule around several days of redness and peeling.
Good to know
- This treatment is currently available to female clients only.
- Expect redness and mild swelling for several days, then peeling over the following week.
- Results continue developing over the following months as collagen rebuilds.
- Sessions are spaced 6 to 12 months apart to allow full recovery.
Why My BioHealth
CO2 resurfacing involves real downtime. We explain that clearly at consultation so you can plan around it, rather than discovering it afterwards.
Safety and precautions
This service may not be suitable if:
- You have taken isotretinoin (Roaccutane) within the last 6 to 12 months.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have an active cold sore, herpes outbreak or skin infection.
- You have a tendency to keloid or hypertrophic scarring.
- You have a recent tan or sunburn in the treatment area.
- You take medication that increases light sensitivity.
- You have certain autoimmune conditions affecting healing.
- You have a deeper skin tone. Please discuss with your practitioner, as there is increased risk of pigmentation change.
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This page is reviewed on a quarterly cycle. My BioHealth services are delivered within nursing scope of practice. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. This page is general information only and does not replace individual medical advice.
Not sure if this or a gentler option is right for you? Ask our team, we'll always tell you honestly.