SmartXide Tetra CO2 & CoolPeel™

• Fine lines or deep wrinkles
• Uneven pigmentation and redness
• Age spots
• Acne scars
• Sun damage
• Dullness/texture
• Loose skin

CoolPeel is a brand new way to safely, and comfortably deliver the benefits of a traditional CO2 resurfacing, without the associated downtime. For these treatments, the Tetra laser settings are more conservative, and the energy is spread out over multiple treatment sessions. This way, you notice your benefits gradually and avoid a significant period of recovery. Friends and family will see a more radiant you without the need to hide.

For decades, CO2 lasers have been the gold standard in skin resurfacing. However, while traditional CO2 lasers can provide wonderful results, they generally require weeks to months of healing. Our Tetra laser can be adjusted to eliminate social downtime! Typical treatments will have you back the very next day.

The Tetra CoolPeel delivers laser energy to your skin, but in a very controlled and specific way. Instead of treating 100% of your skin in one session, the CoolPeel treats a percentage of your skin leaving “islands” of undamaged skin between. The islands of untreated skin boost recovery and lead to rapid healing. Over a series of treatment sessions, typically 3-4, spaced one month apart, your entire face is gradually resurfaced. When the CoolPeel energy is applied to your skin, the treated areas are stimulated to produce new collagen in multiple layers. Additionally, structural components of skin such as “elastin” are tightened for long-lasting benefits. We can further control the output of the Tetra CO2 laser to deliver higher energy where necessary to customize the treatment to your specific anatomy and desires.

You are a good candidate for CoolPeel laser treatment if you are looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines and sun damage, minimize pores, and improve skin texture. Your skin will look healthier and younger. However, if you have darker skin tones at baseline or significant recent sun exposure, you may need to discuss further to see if you are eligible.

A full-face CoolPeel laser peel can take anywhere from 15 – 20 minutes.

While there is no need for anesthesia or localized numbing, we will use a numbing cream for additional comfort.

One of the main benefits of a CoolPeel is that there is minimal downtime. You should expect to be a little red, as if you have a sunburn, for a day or two, but nothing should prevent you from returning to your normal daily activities. Your skin may feel dry and scaly as it heals so it is important to keep the skin hydrated.

After your CoolPeel treatment, it is important to keep your skin hydrated and there may be certain products we recommend that you should avoid. We will discuss with you the best post-treatment care and when you can return to your daily skincare regimen.

Absolutely! Since the CoolPeel targets the top layers of your skin, one of the most beneficial things to add is radiofrequency micro-needling, or VirtueRF, which has similar enhancements for the underside of the skin. The combination of these two treatments can lead to a powerful transformation. Additionally, injectable options such as fillers or botox can also be considered. We can help you decide the best treatment plan to get you your optimum result.

Tetra CO2 laser improves:

• Fine lines to deep wrinkles
• Uneven pigmentation & redness
• Age spots
• Acne scars
• Sun damage
• Dullness / texture
• Dark undereye-circles
• Lax skin

The Tetra CO2 removes top layers of damaged skin tissue and stimulates the regeneration of healthy skin underneath. Tetra is a CO2 laser – a proven laser technology for treating deeper facial lines, age spots, scarring, and textural irregularities. New collagen is formed and elastin is tightened for long-lasting benefits.

The Tetra is amongst the newest and most advanced CO2 technologies available as it features more operating settings so providers can better customize the intensity, depth, and shape of the laser energy. This unmatched versatility means treatments are even and more precise, optimizing results and minimizing side effects and unnecessary downtime.

With Tetra, your provider can customize your treatment to your skin’s exact needs. The Tetra can deliver either an intense treatment to reverse deeper lines and wrinkles, with a week or two of social downtime, or a lighter CoolPeel™ laser peel treatment to refresh the skin with little to no downtime.

Results and downtime depend on your individual treatment. We will discuss your downtime and post care at your appointment.