Facial rejuvenation in Berlin

A CO2 laser treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis and takes around 45 minutes. Local anaesthesia with a cream is required beforehand. The affected areas are treated using the wavelength of the fractional CO2 laser, also known as the Fraxel® laser. The irradiation creates tiny micro-injuries in the deeper layer of the skin. These injuries stimulate the body’s own wound healing and collagen formation. As a result, the skin in the irradiated areas essentially repairs itself.

1. Facial rejuvenation and wrinkle treatment: CO2 laser treatment causes the body to form new collagen and the skin cells to renew themselves. This can reduce fine lines and grooves. This form of CO2 laser treatment can be used on the face as well as the neck or décolletage.
2. Pore refinement: enlarged pores make the skin appear uneven. Treatment with the fractional CO2 laser stimulates the natural regeneration of the affected skin areas. This can make enlarged pores appear finer.
3. Acne scar treatment: acne scars are often recognisable as dent-like changes and lie very deep beneath the skin. These irregularities can be treated with CO2 laser treatment without injuring large areas of the upper layer of skin.
4. Scar treatment: deep-seated skin changes, such as scars, can also be treated with the CO2 laser. As with acne scar treatment, the upper layers of skin are barely affected; only the deeper layers of skin are treated.

The areas to be treated with the CO2 laser are first numbed with a cream. Once the effect has taken hold, the skin areas are disinfected and treated with the fractional CO2 laser. A slight stinging sensation can be felt during this, but it is easily tolerated. Finally, the treated areas are cooled with a mask and a serum is applied.

After CO2 laser treatment, your skin will feel warm and be slightly reddened. The sensation is comparable to sunburn. Mild swelling may also occur, but this subsides quickly. A yellowish-red crust forms on the treated areas after the laser treatment. This comes off on its own in the days following the treatment. In general, you can resume your everyday activities straight after the CO2 laser treatment. However, we recommend avoiding public appearances for two to three days, as the after-effects of the treatment are still visible during this time. For one month after the treatment, you should consistently ensure that the treated areas are not exposed to the sun. For this reason, we recommend carrying out CO2 laser treatment during the winter months. You may apply make-up again 48 hours after the treatment.

What result is possible?

The aim of the treatment is a more even skin texture; scars, wrinkles and enlarged pores may be less pronounced. How noticeable the result is varies from person to person.

The thread lift is carried out on an outpatient basis under local anaesthesia and takes 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the scope. Resorbable threads are inserted into the subcutaneous fatty tissue. The downtime you should expect is given in the quick facts below; we will discuss this during the consultation.