CO2 Skin Resurfacing in Houston

What Is CO2 Skin Resurfacing?

CO2 skin resurfacing is a laser treatment that renews your skin from the surface down. Targeted laser energy removes thin layers of damaged skin while warming the layers beneath, which wakes up your collagen — the protein that keeps skin firm and smooth. As your skin heals, it rebuilds itself fresher, tighter, and more even. It is a popular treatment at our Houston medical spa, and a strong option for clients serious about acne scars.

Benefits of CO2 Laser Resurfacing in Houston

• Softens acne scars, including pitted and rolling scars
• Smooths fine lines and deeper wrinkles
• Fades sun damage and uneven tone
• Refines rough texture and enlarged pores
• Firms skin by stimulating new collagen over the following months
• For men and women — a favorite for clients who want real, visible renewal

Who Can Get CO2 Skin Resurfacing?

CO2 resurfacing is a good fit for adults with acne scarring, sun damage, wrinkles, or rough texture who can set aside real recovery time. It works for men and women. Because it is a deeper treatment, your free consultation matters even more here — our medical esthetician assesses your skin type, your scar types, and your calendar before recommending it.

Who Should Wait or Skip CO2 Resurfacing

We'll screen for all of this at your consultation, but CO2 isn't right for everyone:

• Active skin infections or breakouts in the treatment area — including active cold sores (tell us if you're prone to them)
• Recent isotretinoin (Accutane) use — skin needs months to recover first
• A recent tan or heavy sun exposure — treated skin must be at its natural tone
• Pregnancy or nursing — we'll talk through timing
• Certain medications that affect healing — bring your list to the consultation

Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type Matters

CO2 settings must be matched to your Fitzpatrick skin type (I–VI). Lighter skin types generally tolerate resurfacing well; deeper tones need a more cautious approach because of pigmentation risk. Your consultation includes this assessment, and if CO2 isn't the safest choice for your skin, she will say so and recommend an alternative — that's the honest plan you deserve.

Before Your CO2 Treatment: Do's & Don'ts

Do

• Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin
• Tell us about cold sores, medications, and past laser or peel treatments
• Plan your calendar: give yourself the full 7–10 days of visible healing, plus a few quiet weeks after
• Stock up on the Epionce aftercare we'll recommend

Don't

• Don't tan or use self-tanner for at least two weeks before
• Don't use retinoids or strong exfoliating acids in the days before (we'll confirm your timing)
• Don't schedule right before a big event — healing can't be rushed

After Your CO2 Treatment: Do's & Don'ts

Do

• Follow the Epionce aftercare routine we send home with you — gentle cleansing, barrier support, and Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50
• Keep treated skin protected from the sun completely; reapply SPF 50 every 2 hours when outdoors
• Sleep on a clean pillowcase and keep your phone screen clean
• Drink water and let your skin rest

Don't

• Don't pick or peel flaking skin — let it shed on its own
• Don't wear makeup until your skin has re-healed (we'll tell you when)
• Don't use active ingredients (retinoids, acids, vitamin C) until we clear you
• No sun, sauna, sweaty workouts, or chlorinated pools during healing

CO2 Downtime, Honestly

This is a real resurfacing treatment, so here's the honest timeline: 7 to 10 days of redness and peeling, with pinkness that can linger for a few weeks as your new skin settles in. Most clients take about a week of low-key days. The payoff — smoother, firmer, more even skin — keeps improving for months as collagen rebuilds.

Epionce Aftercare for CO2 Resurfacing

Healing skin needs barrier repair, not harsh products. That's why we use Epionce after CO2 — botanical, dermatologist-developed, and free from parabens, sulfates, and fragrance. Your aftercare includes a gentle Epionce cleanser, a Renewal lotion, and Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50. Learn more about our authorized Epionce partnership in Houston.