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Total FX
TotalFX laser skin resurfacing.
The fractionated CO2 skin laser
is the one-visit reset for skin.
What we tell our patients: You’ll have to hide away for 5 days, but it’s a great investment! After one week, your skin will be smoother, more even, and radiant. Best results at 3 months.
Featured on “The Today Show” and “The Doctors,” U of M says Total FX CO2 laser treatment will “change the way sun-damaged, scarred, and wrinkled skin is treated for years to come.”
In just one treatment, TotalFX fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing turns back the clock:
What is laser resurfacing?
Laser resurfacing uses laser energy to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and skin irregularities. Laser resurfacing (also referred to as lasabrasion, laser peel, or laser vaporization) can be done with an:
- Hybrid or ablative lasers (Halo, fractionated CO2 and FX), also known as a “wounding laser,” removes the epidermis (the thin outer layer of skin) while heating the dermis (underlying skin). These “wounds” then stimulate the growth of brand new skin cells and collagen fibers, smoothing and tightening the skin.
- Nonablative laser (Moxi, ResurFX). A nonablative laser stimulates collagen growth without wounding the patient’s skin. Nonablative lasers are non-invasive and require only a day of recovery time when compared to an ablative laser, but often require more than one treatment for best results.
How does CO2 laser resurfacing work?
TotalFX laser resurfacing is a powerful two-phase treatment that delivers dramatic improvements in skin tone, texture, and elasticity by targeting both the surface and deeper layers of the skin.
Step 1: Preparation & Comfort
Your treatment begins with the application of a topical numbing cream to ensure maximum comfort. Once the area is fully numb, your CSLC provider uses the advanced fractional CO₂ FX laser to precisely treat the skin—typically focusing on the face, neck, chest, or hands. The laser session itself lasts approximately 45–60 minutes, depending on the size and number of areas treated. Many patients opt to use Pronox, an in office laughing gas, for enhanced comfort and relaxation.
Step 2: Recovery & Regeneration with PRF
Immediately following the laser treatment, many patients opt to enhance their treatment with topical platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). PRF, derived from your own blood, accelerates healing, enhances results, and significantly reduces post-treatment inflammation. With this regenerative finish, patients report less redness and faster recovery.
What to Expect Post-Treatment
Most patients experience a sunburn-like sensation with redness and light weeping for 5–7 days. During this period, your skin is healing and regenerating at a deep level. One week after your laser session, we invite you back for a complimentary hydration treatment at any CSLC location to support continued healing and enhance your glow.
Pros and Cons of laser resurfacing treatments
✔ Pros
- see visible results in just one week and continued improvement for three to six months
- improve pigmentation, skin tone, and texture
- reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scars, and folds
- produce new collagen and elastin in the treatment area
- firm and lift the skin
✗ Cons
- four to seven days of downtime
- three months for best results
- dry skin for one month
- may aggravate melasma
Laser Resurfacing Before and After Photos at
Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center
Client Testimonial
“I have been going to CSLC for several different restorative treatments and from check-in until treatments are completed every staff member has been professional, compassionate, informative, personable and courteous. They are all wonderful!”
Patricia E.
Laser Resurfacing Treatments - Frequently Asked Questions
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