CO2 Fraxel Laser Resurfacing in Sydney
Our CO₂ fractional laser — the Korean-engineered Ilooda Fraxis — resurfaces skin in precise micro-columns, treating scars, lines and sun damage while the surrounding skin speeds healing. It's the deepest renewal treatment we offer, planned carefully around your skin and your calendar.
CO2 Fraxel Laser.
Korean-engineered technology · Ilooda Fraxis, South Korea
CO2 Fraxel Laser is a non-surgical treatment offered at SkinMedics Pyrmont, delivered under medical supervision. Your suitability and plan are confirmed during a consultation.
Concerns it's designed to help
Texture, tone & sun damage
For resurfacing uneven texture, dullness and the look of sun damage — fractional laser renews the surface in a controlled, considered way.
Acne scarring & fine lines
Often considered for the appearance of acne scarring and fine lines, tailored carefully to your skin type.
A renewal treatment with planned recovery
For those ready for a deeper resurfacing step with some downtime, planned around your life and the season.
What to expect
Fractional CO₂ laser resurfaces the skin in tiny, precise columns, leaving healthy tissue between them to speed recovery while prompting renewal. Strength is tailored to your skin and concern — gentler refresh through to a deeper resurfacing. Your suitability and plan are confirmed at consultation, and timing is often best in the cooler months.
- Sessions
- 1 to 3, depending on your goals
- Downtime
- Around 3 to 7 days of redness and peeling — plan ahead
- Sensation
- Numbing applied first; warmth during treatment
The CO2 Fraxel Laser device.
Medical-grade technology, used under professional supervision at SkinMedics Pyrmont. Your suitability and settings are always tailored to you in consultation.
CO2 Fraxel Laser in session
A relaxed, comfortable experience — here's how a CO2 Fraxel Laser session looks at our Pyrmont clinic.
Where CO2 Fraxel Laser works.
Fractional laser resurfaces the epidermis and reaches into the dermis to support smoother texture and tone over a course.
Tap a layer to explore the skin's structure.
Treats in columns, heals faster.
Rather than resurfacing the whole surface at once, fractional laser treats microscopic columns and leaves healthy skin in between. That prompts strong renewal while supporting a quicker, more comfortable recovery than fully ablative resurfacing.
- Days 1–2Warmth and redness, a little like mild sunburn.
- Days 3–5Skin feels rough and may flake as it renews — gentle care and sun protection.
- Day 7+Fresher texture and tone begin to show, building over the weeks that follow.
A general guide — recovery varies, and your plan is tailored in consultation.
The science behind CO2 Fraxel Laser
Fractional CO₂ laser is the modern evolution of laser resurfacing. Rather than treating the whole surface at once (fully ablative), the fractional approach treats microscopic columns of skin — a refinement that supports strong renewal with a more comfortable recovery.
The laser creates a controlled pattern of microscopic treatment columns down into the epidermis and upper dermis, while deliberately leaving healthy skin in between untouched.
That surrounding healthy skin drives faster healing, while the treated columns prompt the skin to remodel — supporting smoother texture and more even tone over a course, as the skin renews in the weeks that follow.
Maintaining your result: Improvement builds over the weeks after each session and across a course; results are protected with sun protection and periodic maintenance.
Considered, and assessed first
Some planned downtime
Expect warmth and redness, then a few days as the skin renews — we explain exactly what to expect and how to care for it.
Tone-appropriate settings
Settings are matched to your skin type; deeper tones are treated more conservatively to protect against pigment change, and always assessed first.
Sun protection is essential
Diligent daily SPF protects both your skin and your result — before and after treatment.
Common treatment areas: FaceNeckDécolletageHands
Myths & facts
Myth“Laser is a one-and-done fix.”
FactMeaningful change usually comes from a considered course, then maintenance — not a single session.
Myth“Results appear overnight.”
FactFresher texture and tone build over the weeks that follow as the skin remodels — it's gradual, not instant.
Myth“Laser can't be used on darker skin.”
FactIt can, with careful, conservative, tone-appropriate settings — which is exactly why your skin type is assessed before anything is done.
What to expect afterwards
CO₂ Fraxel involves some planned recovery — here's the typical journey so there are no surprises. Yours is explained in detail beforehand.
- Days 1–2 Warmth and redness, a little like a mild sunburn, and skin that feels tight. Rest, keep it clean and hydrated, and stay out of the sun.
- Days 3–5 Skin feels rough and may flake or look slightly bronzed as it renews. Don't pick — let it shed naturally, and keep up gentle care and SPF.
- Day 7 and on Redness settles and fresh, smoother skin emerges; makeup is usually fine again for most people.
- Weeks 2–6 Texture and tone keep refining beneath the surface as collagen renews — the change continues after the visible recovery.
- Ongoing Best results come over a considered course, and diligent daily sun protection is what protects and prolongs them.
Normal, and when to reach outSome redness, tightness and flaking are all normal. If you notice spreading redness or heat, increasing pain, blistering or any sign of infection, contact the clinic — we're here.
A general guide — everyone heals a little differently, and your plan is always explained in your consultation.
Your treatment journey
- 01
Consultation
We assess your skin or body and confirm whether CO2 Fraxel Laser is right for you — no pressure, no obligation.
- 02
Your course
A considered series of sessions, tailored to your goals — most see best value in a course rather than one visit.
- 03
Results build
Changes develop gradually over the weeks that follow, as your body responds in its own time.
- 04
Maintenance
Occasional, well-spaced sessions help keep your results looking their best over the longer term.
Outcomes designed to last.
After the first week's visible renewal, the deeper remodelling continues for three to six months as collagen rebuilds — one considered treatment can keep improving long after the redness has gone.
Before-and-after imagery is shared privately during consultation, with consent, in line with Australian advertising standards.
Treatments that work beautifully together
Best value in a course.
Because CO₂ resurfacing ranges from a light refresh to a deep single treatment, pricing depends entirely on the plan we build for your skin — confirmed transparently at consultation before anything is booked.
Frequently asked questions
What does CO₂ Fraxel laser do?
It resurfaces the skin in thousands of precise micro-columns, treating scarring, lines, sun damage and texture while the untreated skin between columns speeds up healing. It's the deepest skin-renewal treatment we offer.
How much downtime should I plan for?
Typically three to seven days of redness and flaking as the skin renews, depending on the intensity we choose together. Most people plan treatment around a quiet week.
Does it hurt?
Numbing cream is applied beforehand and most people tolerate it well — expect warmth during the treatment and a sunburn-like feeling for a day or so afterwards.
How many treatments will I need?
Most people need one to three sessions, spaced six to eight weeks apart, depending on the concern — deeper acne scarring sits at the higher end, general renewal at the lower.
Is it suitable for my skin type and tone?
Fractional CO₂ suits many skin types, but deeper skin tones need a more conservative approach to protect against pigment change — this is exactly what we assess in person before recommending it.
What's the recovery like, day by day?
Days one to two: red and warm, like strong sunburn. Days three to five: flaking as fresh skin comes through. By day seven most people are comfortable in makeup. The full recovery timeline on this page goes into more detail.
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