FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER

ADVANCED, DOCTOR-LED SKIN RESURFACING

Fractional CO₂ laser is an advanced ablative treatment used to improve skin texture, visible sun damage, fine and etched lines and acne scarring. It provides deeper skin resurfacing and collagen remodelling than gentler laser or light-based treatments.

VJUVE fractional CO₂ technology creates thousands of microscopic treatment columns within the skin while leaving surrounding tissue intact to support healing. This controlled process resurfaces the skin and stimulates progressive collagen remodelling, with improvements continuing to develop over several months.

Every patient is personally assessed and treated by Dr Ayanna Knight. Treatment depth and intensity are tailored to your skin, treatment area and the degree of improvement sought. The aim is smoother texture, improved clarity and a fresher, more even appearance while preserving your individual features.

WHAT IS FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER?

CO₂ laser emits light at a wavelength of 10,600 nanometres, which is absorbed by water within the skin. During fractional treatment, this energy is delivered in a controlled pattern of microscopic columns separated by areas of untreated skin.

This process resurfaces targeted areas while delivering controlled thermal energy into the dermis. The resulting healing response supports collagen formation and progressive dermal remodelling. Treatment depth, density and energy can be adjusted according to your skin, treatment area and the degree of correction sought.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER SKIN REJUVENATION?

Fractional CO₂ laser combines controlled skin resurfacing with progressive collagen remodelling. Depending on the concern and treatment area, it may help improve:

• Rough or uneven skin texture

• Fine and etched lines

• Dullness and reduced skin clarity

• Visible sun damage and uneven skin tone

• Enlarged pores

• Loss of firmness and elasticity

• Acne scarring, selected scars and stretch marks

Improvements develop progressively as the skin heals and collagen remodelling continues. Suitability, likely benefit and the appropriate treatment intensity are assessed individually before treatment is recommended.

HOW DOES FRACTIONAL CO₂ DIFFER FROM GENTLER LASER AND LIGHT TREATMENTS?

Fractional CO₂ laser is designed for deeper skin resurfacing and collagen remodelling. It may be recommended for concerns such as etched lines, advanced photoageing, uneven texture and acne scarring. This greater treatment intensity is accompanied by a longer recovery period.

Gentler non-ablative fractional lasers and light-based treatments generally work more superficially. They may be better suited to pigmentation, redness or patients seeking less downtime.

These approaches are not directly interchangeable. The most appropriate option depends on the concern being treated, the degree of improvement sought, your skin type, pigmentation tendency and acceptable recovery time.

HOW DOES VJUVE FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER TREATMENT WORK?

The VJUVE system allows treatment parameters, including energy, density and scan pattern, to be adjusted precisely. This enables Dr Knight to tailor the depth and coverage to your skin, the area being treated and the degree of resurfacing required.

Because the laser treats a fraction of the skin rather than the entire surface, surrounding tissue remains intact to support healing. Recovery time and risk depend on the treatment intensity, area, skin type and individual healing response.

WHAT CAN BE TREATED WITH FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER?

Fractional CO₂ laser may be used to improve:

• Fine and etched lines

• Rough or uneven skin texture

• Visible sun damage and uneven skin tone

• Enlarged pores

• Crepey skin and reduced firmness

• Atrophic acne scarring

• Selected surgical or traumatic scars

• Stretch marks

Treatment areas may include the face, eyelids, neck, décolletage, hands and selected areas of the body. Suitability depends on the concern, treatment area, skin type, pigmentation tendency, medical history and individual risk factors.

IS FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER EFFECTIVE FOR ACNE SCARS?

Fractional CO₂ laser can be an effective treatment for selected atrophic acne scars. It combines controlled resurfacing with collagen remodelling to improve uneven texture and soften the transition between scarred and surrounding skin.

The aim is to progressively reduce the prominence of scarring and create a smoother, more refined skin texture. Results vary according to the type, depth and extent of the scars, as well as skin type and individual healing response. Complete removal of scarring cannot be guaranteed.

A TAILORED APPROACH TO DIFFERENT SCAR TYPES

Acne scars vary considerably in their structure and depth. Rolling, boxcar, ice-pick and tethered scars respond differently, so treatment is tailored to the scar pattern rather than following a standard protocol.

Fractional CO₂ laser may be used alone for suitable rolling and superficial boxcar scars. Deeper, tethered or ice-pick scars may respond less well to resurfacing alone and sometimes require a staged or combination approach. Other scar-remodelling techniques may be recommended, while regenerative polynucleotides may be considered as a complementary treatment where appropriate.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

The number of treatments required depends on the type and extent of scarring, your skin and the degree of improvement sought. For established acne scarring, a course of six treatments at approximately four-week intervals is commonly recommended, with progress reviewed after the first three sessions.

Improvement develops progressively as the skin heals and collagen remodelling continues between treatments and for several months after the course.

Treatment is planned following consultation and clinical assessment. The recommended number of treatments will depend on the area being treated, your skin concerns and the degree of improvement sought.

FRACTIONAL CO₂ SKIN REJUVENATION

A course of three treatments, usually spaced approximately four weeks apart, is recommended to maximise the potential benefit of treatment and provide cumulative improvement. A single treatment may be appropriate where more limited improvement is required.

FULL FACE

Recommended course of 3 — £2,295
Includes a 10% course saving

Pay per treatment — £850

FULL FACE AND EYELIDS

Includes treatment of the eyelid skin where clinically suitable. Treatment requires additional preparation and specialist ocular protection using metal eye shields, with prescribed ophthalmic ointment used to support their comfortable placement.

Recommended course of 3 — £2,565
Includes a 10% course saving

Pay per treatment — £950

PERIORBITAL aREA AND EYELIDS

Includes treatment of the periorbital area and eyelid skin where clinically suitable. Treatment requires additional preparation and specialist ocular protection using metal eye shields, with prescribed ophthalmic ointment used to support their comfortable placement.

Recommended course of 3 — £1,335
Includes a 10% course saving

Pay per treatment — £495

PERIORAL AREA

Recommended course of 3 — £1,065
Includes a 10% course saving

Pay per treatment — £395

REGIONAL FACIAL AREA

Upper face
Mid face and cheeks
Lower face and perioral area

Recommended course of 3 — from £1,485
Includes a 10% course saving

Pay per treatment — from £550

NECK OR HANDS

Recommended course of 3 — £1,755
Includes a 10% course saving

Pay per treatment — £650

DÉCOLLETAGE

Recommended course of 3 — £2,295
Includes a 10% course saving

Pay per treatment — £850

FULL FACE AND NECK

Recommended course of 3 — £3,510
Includes a 10% course saving

Pay per treatment — £1,300

NECK AND DÉCOLLETAGE

Recommended course of 3 — £3,510
Includes a 10% course saving

Pay per treatment — £1,300

FULL FACE, NECK AND DÉCOLLETAGE

Recommended course of 3 — £5,535
Includes a 10% course saving

Pay per treatment — £2,050

ACNE SCARRING AND SCAR REMODELLING

For established acne scarring and other areas of scarring, a course of six treatments is commonly recommended where appropriate to allow progressive collagen remodelling and cumulative improvement. Progress is reviewed after the third treatment so that the remaining treatment plan can be adjusted according to healing, tolerance and clinical response.

FULL FACE ACNE SCARRING

Recommended course of 6 — £4,335
Includes a 15% course saving

Pay per treatment — £850

REGIONAL FACIAL ACNE SCARRING

Forehead and temples
Cheeks and nose
Chin and jawline

Recommended course of 6 — from £2,805
Includes a 15% course saving

Pay per treatment — from £550

FOCAL SCARS AND SELECTED BODY AREAS

Acne scarring
Surgical or traumatic scars
Burn scarring
Stretch marks
Selected areas of body scarring

Recommended course of 6 — from £2,295
Includes a 15% course saving

Pay per treatment — from £450

Course prices apply to the same agreed treatment area throughout the course. The exact price for treatments marked “from” will be confirmed following assessment and will depend on the size and extent of the area.

Treatment intervals will be personalised according to healing and clinical response. Longer intervals may be recommended when treating areas of the body.