The CO₂ laser (CoolPeel) is a fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment used for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation with minimal downtime.
How it works:
- The laser delivers precise, controlled energy to the skin’s surface.
- It removes damaged skin layers and stimulates collagen production underneath.
- The “CoolPeel” technique targets only the superficial skin, reducing heat and trauma compared to traditional CO₂ lasers.
What it’s used for:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Sun damage and age spots
- Acne scars and other superficial scars
- Uneven skin texture and tone
- Overall skin tightening and rejuvenation
Why it’s different:
- Minimal downtime—patients may experience redness for 1–3 days instead of a week or more
- Safer for more sensitive skin areas
- Provides fresh, smooth skin without the extended recovery of traditional CO₂ resurfacing
It’s ideal for patients who want noticeable skin improvement with minimal interruption to daily life.
How Deep CO₂ mode works:
- Delivers higher energy and deeper penetration into the dermis.
- Removes more of the damaged skin layers and stimulates collagen remodeling more intensely.
- Can treat deeper wrinkles, scars, and laxity that superficial treatments cannot fully address.
What it’s used for:
- Deep wrinkles and folds
- Severe sun damage or actinic keratosis
- Acne scars or surgical scars
- Skin tightening in areas with laxity
Key differences from CoolPeel:
| Feature | CoolPeel Mode | Deep CO₂ Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Penetration | Superficial | Deeper layers of dermis |
| Downtime | 1–3 days | 7–10+ days (or longer depending on depth) |
| Use | Fine lines, texture, mild sun damage | Deep wrinkles, scars, severe photoaging |
| Collagen Stimulation | Moderate | Strong |
| Skin Trauma | Minimal | Moderate to significant |
Why it’s valuable:
- Provides dramatic skin rejuvenation and long-lasting results
- Allows providers to customize treatment intensity based on patient needs
- Can be combined with CoolPeel treatments for layered skin improvement
In short, Deep CO₂ mode on the DEKA Tetra is for patients who need more aggressive resurfacing and correction, while CoolPeel is ideal for quick recovery and subtle improvement.
Carolyn is a Nurse Practitioner with broad clinical experience across family practice, the emergency room, operating room, neuro and trauma ICU, and neonatal ICU. For the past 13 years, she has worked extensively with aesthetic injectables and advanced rejuvenation treatments. Her expertise runs so deep that industry representatives—the toxin and filler reps themselves—regularly choose her for their own care and even rely on her to train other practices. At Aurivita, this women-owned med spa keeps the focus where it belongs: on you, with natural, confidence-boosting results designed specifically for your goals.
Aurivita Medspa is a women-owned practice that opened in Clearwater, Florida in September 2025. We offer straightforward, competitively priced services—from neurotoxins and fillers, CO2 laser resurfacing, medical microneedling and IV/injectable nutrition/vitamins — in a clean, welcoming space designed around your comfort and results. Because here, it really is all about you.
As usual, Individual results may vary.
