How long does a CO2 laser treatment take?

CO2 laser treatment doesn't take long at all. Each session will take approximately... 20-30 minutes This includes skin preparation before laser treatment. The doctor will begin by cleaning the treatment area and applying a local anesthetic, leaving it on for about 10-15 minutes to ensure the patient feels comfortable and pain-free during the procedure. After that, the CO2 laser will only take a few minutes to complete the treatment. However, the duration may vary depending on the size and number of spots being treated, such as moles, skin tags, warts, or clogged pores.

After the procedure, patients can immediately return to their daily activities. Because it's a procedure that requires no downtime. However, for treatments on delicate facial areas such as around the eyes or larger areas, the doctor recommends avoiding strong sunlight and strictly following post-treatment care instructions to promote faster skin recovery and reduce the chance of scarring. Patients don't need to worry at all, as this laser is effective and safe.