Laser Skin Resurfacing
At M&W Aesthetics and Wellness in Chino, CA, we offer CO2 laser resurfacing as the pinnacle of non-surgical skin renewal for both men and women. This advanced treatment is reserved for those seeking dramatic correction of deep wrinkles, significant scarring, and extensive textural damage. Our approach marries powerful technology with exceptional medical precision and a luxurious, supportive patient experience. By utilizing controlled thermal energy, we go beyond surface-level fixes to achieve foundational skin remodeling, restoring both resilience and confidence. Our CO2 laser is tremendously versatile, offering laser skin resurfacing, as well as options for laser snoring reduction, laser hair removal, laser lip enhancement, and other energy procedures. Schedule your consultation today to learn more about how M&W can energize your aesthetic transformation.
Ablative Fractionated Laser Resurfacing
5–14 days (skin redness, peeling, swelling)
Progressive improvement over 3–6 months; long-lasting
Treatment takes 60–90 minutes
Deep wrinkles, severe sun damage, acne scars, and tightening
CO2 laser resurfacing is an advanced procedure utilizing carbon dioxide laser technology to address the most severe signs of skin aging and damage. The laser delivers precise, targeted beams of energy to the skin, creating micro-channels that vaporize damaged surface cells and stimulate the body's natural healing response. This controlled thermal process initiates a deep and profound remodeling of collagen and elastin structures within the dermis. We offer both fully ablative and fractionated (partial) options, customizing the depth and intensity to your specific needs, ensuring maximum safety and optimal results.
The CO2 laser procedure is performed in our elegant Chino clinic's dedicated treatment suite, with patient comfort as our highest priority. Due to the intensity of the treatment, the provider typically administers a localized anesthetic or sedative to ensure the session is comfortable. The provider then guides the laser over the predetermined areas, precisely targeting damaged tissue. After the treatment, specialized cooling and medical dressings are applied. Our team monitors you closely post-treatment and provides detailed instructions for the immediate, crucial recovery period.
CO2 laser resurfacing is renowned for its ability to treat conditions that are resistant to lighter treatments:
Deep Lines and Wrinkles: Significant smoothing of pronounced lines around the mouth and eyes.
Severe Sun Damage: Eliminating extensive sunspots, actinic keratoses, and generalized photodamage.
Acne and Surgical Scars: Improving the texture and depth of atrophic and ice-pick scars.
Skin Laxity: Promoting measurable tightening and firming of the skin, particularly around the jawline and neck.
Snoring:
Effectively reduce snoring by tightening the tissues in the throat, providing relief without invasive surgery.
Laser Hair Removal
Targeting hair follicles for long-lasting results.
Collagen Production
Enhance lips by stimulating collagen production
With such diverse applications, CO2 lasers present a convenient and efficient option for multiple treatments, all while prioritizing patient comfort and minimal downtime.
The primary benefit is the dramatic, long-lasting improvement in skin quality and firmness. By replacing aged, damaged cells with fresh, new collagen, the CO2 laser effectively turns back the clock on years of environmental exposure, revealing a visibly tighter, smoother, and more uniform complexion.
Enduring Confidence
This is a high-impact medical procedure performed with the utmost precision. The ability to customize depth and intensity ensures safety while delivering sustained results for years. Investing in CO2 resurfacing is investing in the enduring health and resilience of your skin's foundational structure.
While the CO2 laser is most commonly used to treat the entire face for comprehensive rejuvenation, it is also effective for addressing severe signs of aging on the neck, chest (décolletage), and hands, provided the skin in these areas is assessed as appropriate for treatment by our medical team.
For laser hair removal, commonly treated regions include the face, underarms, legs, and bikini line. Due to its adaptability, CO2 lasers can also be used on more delicate areas such as the upper lip or chin.
CO2 laser resurfacing is an appropriate option for healthy individuals with significant sun damage, deep textural issues, or severe scarring, and who are prepared for the necessary social downtime.
It is not suitable for individuals with active infections, certain immune disorders, or specific skin types prone to hyperpigmentation without careful pre-treatment. We will review your skin and medical history before treatment to make sure you qualify.
Recovery is the most crucial phase of CO2 laser resurfacing. Immediately after treatment, the skin will be red, swollen, and feel like a severe sunburn. The top layer of damaged skin will peel over 5 to 7 days. Dedicated at-home care, including frequent cleaning, application of specialized ointments, and avoidance of sun exposure, is mandatory.
While initial healing takes 7 to 14 days, residual pinkness can persist for several weeks. Our team provides meticulous aftercare instructions and support during this essential healing phase.
Recovery is the most crucial phase of CO2 laser resurfacing. Immediately after treatment, the skin will be red, swollen, and feel like a severe sunburn. The top layer of damaged skin will peel over the course of 5 to 7 days. Dedicated at-home care, including frequent cleaning, applying specialized ointments, and avoiding sun exposure, is mandatory. While initial healing takes 7 to 14 days, residual pinkness can persist for several weeks. Our team provides meticulous aftercare instructions and support during this essential healing phase.
You will notice immediate tightening, but the true, profound results of the CO2 laser appear progressively as new collagen is formed, peaking between three to six months after the treatment. Because the CO2 laser prompts the restructuring of deep dermal collagen, the results are considered long-lasting, often enduring for many years. Maintaining results requires diligent sun protection and a medically-guided skincare regimen.
CO2 laser resurfacing is a high-powered treatment where the expertise of the provider is paramount. Choosing M&W Aesthetics means entrusting your skin to a medical team specializing in precision energy-based procedures, all within our supportive, luxurious clinic setting. We prioritize advanced customization and meticulous post-care monitoring, ensuring the powerful benefits of the CO2 laser translate into the safest, most dramatic, and most elegant skin transformation possible for you.
The initial acute downtime, involving redness and peeling, typically lasts 7 to 14 days, during which time you will need to refrain from social activities. Residual pinkness, which can often be covered with makeup, may last longer.
The CO2 laser is generally better suited for lighter skin tones. For patients with darker skin tones, we may recommend alternative resurfacing methods or a highly tailored, conservative CO2 approach with aggressive pre- and post-care to minimize the risk of pigmentation issues.
For significant correction of deep wrinkles or scarring, many patients achieve dramatic results with just a single full treatment. However, your personalized plan may include one or two sessions, depending on the severity of the condition being addressed.
Yes, CO2 resurfacing focuses on skin texture and tightening. We often recommend combining it with Botox (for dynamic wrinkles) and dermal fillers (for volume loss) once the skin is fully healed to achieve comprehensive, full-face rejuvenation and anti-aging.
Since we aggressively address patient comfort during this intense treatment, the procedure itself is not painful. We use effective topical anesthesia, often localized, to ensure the experience remains manageable and aligned with our high-end, supportive care standard.
