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Fractional CO2 Laser for Scars

Resurface the skin and soften acne and other depressed scars with fractional CO2 laser.

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What Is Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment?

Fractional CO2 laser is a non-surgical skin-resurfacing treatment for acne scars, surgical or traumatic scars, and uneven texture. It delivers controlled micro-columns of laser energy into the skin, which remodels collagen and replaces scarred surface skin with smoother new skin. At Elegance Aesthetic Clinic in Colombo, treatment is carried out under our cosmetic physician, Dr.Prem, who matches the laser settings and session plan to your scar type and skin tone.

Benefits

  • Softens acne scars, surgical scars, and other depressed scarring
  • Stimulates natural collagen to improve skin texture and firmness
  • Treats the scar precisely while sparing surrounding skin for faster healing
  • Delivered as a planned course, with results that build over months

Who It’s For

  • People with acne scars or rolling/boxcar scarring after breakouts
  • Patients with surgical or traumatic scars and uneven texture
  • Anyone whose skin tone and scar type the doctor assesses as suitable at consultation

What to Expect & Session Plan

Treatment time About 30-45 minutes per session, plus numbing time beforehand
Typical plan Often 2-4 sessions spaced several weeks apart, depending on scar severity
Downtime Around 3-7 days of redness and light peeling, similar to mild sunburn
When results appear Smoother skin within weeks; scar appearance keeps improving over 2-3 months

Aftercare Instructions

  • Avoid direct sun and use sunscreen once the skin has settled
  • Use the gentle skincare products recommended by the clinic
  • Do not pick or scratch peeling skin while it heals
  • Keep the skin moisturised and hydrated during recovery

Additional Tips & Recommendations

  • Deep or rolling acne scars are often combined with PRP Subcision or Microneedling for a fuller result
  • Protect your results with daily sunscreen and a consistent skincare routine
  • Book a review after your course to decide if further sessions would help

Complementary Regenerative Options

For deeper or mixed acne scarring, CO2 laser is often part of a combination plan. Depending on your scar type and skin, Dr.Prem may discuss adding regenerative or alternative collagen treatments:

  • RF microneedling (radiofrequency microneedling): microneedling combined with radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen for scars and texture, often suitable across a range of skin tones
  • Exosome therapy: cell-free regenerative serums that may support skin repair, firmness and post-procedure recovery, usually paired with microneedling or laser
  • PDRN (salmon DNA): may support skin repair, rejuvenation and texture, sometimes used after resurfacing
  • Human placental stem cell therapy: growth-factor-rich preparations discussed for collagen support and skin regeneration in selected patients

These are selected clinically as add-ons rather than stand-alone cures, and confirmed at consultation.

Learn More About Treating Acne Scars

Acne scars respond best when the treatment is matched to the scar type. For a full explanation of the options - laser, subcision, and microneedling - and how they are combined, read our guide.

Acne Scar Treatment in Sri Lanka: Options, Results & Cost

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FAQ

Discomfort is usually mild. A numbing cream is applied before treatment, and most patients describe a warm, prickling sensation during the session.

Most scar types need a course of 2-4 sessions spaced several weeks apart. Dr.Prem sets the exact plan after assessing your scar type and skin.

Skin looks smoother within a few weeks, and scar appearance continues to improve over 2-3 months as collagen remodels. Results build across the course of sessions.

The cost depends on the treatment area, scar severity, and the number of sessions needed. A consultation at our Colombo clinic gives you a clear per-session and full-course price before you begin.

Expect redness and light peeling for roughly 3-7 days, similar to mild sunburn, as the skin heals. Most people plan the session around a few quiet days and protect the skin from sun.

The collagen improvement is long-lasting and treated scars do not return. New ageing or fresh skin damage can still occur over time, so good sun protection and skincare help maintain results.

It suits people with acne scars, surgical or traumatic scars, and uneven texture. It is not done on active acne breakouts or recently tanned skin, and darker skin tones are assessed carefully. Dr.Prem confirms suitability at consultation.

CO2 laser resurfaces the skin surface and remodels collagen, PRP subcision releases tethered rolling scars from beneath, and microneedling is a gentler collagen treatment. Deep acne scarring is often treated with a combination, planned at consultation.