At Shaina Jade Skin in Atlanta, CO2 laser resurfacing is one of the most corrective treatments available, for skin that needs real change rather than a light refresh.
Book a consultationCO2 removes years of sun damage and scarring by resurfacing the upper layers of skin, and it drives new collagen underneath. What comes through is clearer and more even, with real firmness back in it.
CO2 addresses damage that lighter treatments cannot reach, from deep lines to significant sun damage.
The laser triggers deep collagen production, so skin keeps improving for months after.
One treatment works on texture, tone, scarring, and firmness together.
On melanin-rich skin this laser demands real experience, and I set every parameter to protect against post-inflammatory pigment.
Treat the whole face or focus on zones like the lines around the lips or under the eyes.
Because it works at the structural level, the results hold.
CO2 is the strongest of these for aging skin. It resurfaces the surface and drives new collagen underneath, so it works on deeper lines and laxity, along with the sun damage that builds up over years, none of which lighter treatments can reach.
The laser breaks down accumulated pigment and sun damage for clearer, more even tone. On melanin-rich skin this is powerful but demanding, which is why I set every parameter to clear pigment without leaving new marks behind.
By resurfacing the surface and tightening as new collagen forms, CO2 refines enlarged pores and smooths the texture around them.
CO2 is an ablative laser, which makes it one of the strongest tools available and also one that takes skill to run safely on melanin-rich skin. I navigate the line between a dramatic result and protecting your skin, setting energy and depth around your tone and condition.
I'll also be honest about downtime. This is not a lunchtime treatment, and part of the consultation is making sure you have the right window to heal well.
Book a consultationConsultation. I assess your skin and damage, plan the treatment, and make sure the timing works for your recovery.
After numbing, fractionated CO2 energy creates controlled micro-channels that clear damaged surface cells and set off deep collagen production.
Expect redness and swelling, plus some crusting or flaking as the skin heals. Aftercare is not optional here, and I take you through every step.
The real change shows around two to three weeks in as new skin surfaces, and it keeps improving for months while collagen builds.
We book your next session four to six weeks out, while the collagen is still building. That rhythm is what turns one good result into lasting change, and it's where we build your regimen to support the work between visits.