In the field of regenerative aesthetic medicine, the search for visibly younger, firmer and more even skin is a constant.
At Image Regenerative Clinic in Milan, we combine clinical excellence with the most advanced technologies to offer solutions that do not simply correct but deeply regenerate.
Among these, skin resurfacing techniques such as photorejuvenation with fractional ablative CO2 laser stand out as some of the most effective and well-established treatments to counteract the signs of aging, scars and skin imperfections, giving the face a renewed and radiant appearance.
What is Photorejuvenation with Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser
Photorejuvenation with fractional ablative CO2 laser is a high-level aesthetic dermatology procedure considered the gold standard for the intensive treatment of deep wrinkles, scars including acne scars, sunspots and skin laxity.
But what do these terms actually mean
Ablative indicates that the laser works by vaporizing a very thin superficial layer of the epidermis. This action removes damaged and aged cells, stimulating a deep skin renewal process.
Fractional is where the real innovation lies. Unlike older ablative lasers that treated the entire skin surface with a long and complex recovery, fractional technology creates thousands of micro-columns of vaporization alternating with healthy and intact skin tissue. This fragmentation of the laser beam allows much faster and safer healing, since the surrounding healthy skin accelerates regeneration.
This treatment offers a powerful and targeted solution, ideal for those who desire a significant and lasting result, restructuring the very architecture of the skin.
How the Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser Works
The principle behind the CO2 laser lies in the interaction between light energy and the water contained in the skin cells. The laser beam, with a specific wavelength, is absorbed by the water present in the epidermis and dermis, causing a controlled and instant vaporization of the targeted cells.
This process triggers a dual biological reaction which represents the heart of skin regeneration.
Superficial Action
The removal of the outermost layer of the skin eliminates spots, keratoses and imperfections, promoting the formation of a smoother, healthier and more even-toned new epidermis.
Deep Action
The heat generated by the micro-columns of vaporization penetrates the dermis, stimulating the activity of fibroblasts. These cells are the body’s natural factories responsible for producing new collagen and elastin. The neocollagenesis induced by the treatment progressively increases the density, firmness and elasticity of the skin in the following months, creating a natural and lasting lifting effect.
