How Ablative Is Your CO2 Laser Facial?
When you start looking into skin resurfacing, navigating the menu at a medspa can feel like learning a foreign language. You hear everyone talking about CO2 lasers as the gold standard for erasing years of sun damage, softening stubborn wrinkles, and smoothing out textured acne scars. But then you sit down for a consultation and get hit with names like CoolPeel, SmartXide, UltraPulse, or CO2RE. So, what is the actual difference between these treatments, and how do you know which one your skin needs?