Professional CO2 Laser in Edmonton
CO2 Laser Edmonton treatment is a skin resurfacing procedure that effectively treats wrinkles, scars, age spots, uneven skin texture, and pigmentation.
At Albany Cosmetic & Laser Centre, we use an advanced fractional technology that delivers precision-controlled laser energy to rejuvenate the skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting healthy, radiant, and younger-looking skin.
Quick Summary of CO2 Laser Resurfacing Edmonton
Cost & Pricing
Laser resurfacing treatments at Albany Cosmetic and Laser Centre generally cost between $500-$2500 per session, varying based on treatment depth and area covered.
What To Expect
Laser resurfacing involves precise application of fractional laser energy to remove damaged skin layers, stimulating collagen production; sessions typically last 30–60 minutes.
Mechanism of Action
The procedure delivers targeted laser pulses, creating controlled micro-injuries to prompt skin renewal, boosting collagen and elastin for smoother, tighter, younger-looking skin.
Benefits & Results
Reduces wrinkles, fine lines, scars, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation; noticeably improves skin texture and tone, achieving rejuvenated and revitalized skin appearance.
Discomfort & Pain Level
Moderate discomfort during treatment, often managed effectively with topical anesthetics; sensations described as mild heat or prickling, easing shortly after procedure completion.
Side Effects & Downtime
Common side effects include redness, swelling, peeling, and mild discomfort; downtime typically lasts 5–10 days, depending on treatment intensity and depth.
Transparent CO2 Laser Edmonton Pricing and Packages
| Area | Package |
|---|---|
| Eyes
$500 per session |
3 sessions for $1,200
Save $300 |
| Cheeks
$600 per session |
4 sessions for $1,440
Save $360 |
| Hands
$500 per session |
3 sessions for $1,200
Save $300 |
| Neck or Chest
$1,000 per session |
3 sessions for $2,400
Save $600 |
| Full Face
$1,200 per session |
3 sessions for $2,880
Save $720 |
| Scar Treatment (Small Area)
$300 per session |
No package option |
Costs vary depending on your skin condition and treatment plan. Smaller areas require fewer laser pulses and therefore cost less than a full-face session. You may need multiple sessions spaced several months apart for optimal results.
Why choose Albany Cosmetic For CO2 laser Edmonton?
Choose Albany Cosmetic & Laser Centre for CO2 laser treatments in Edmonton, as our medically supervised team tailors fractional settings (energy, density, pulse duration) to your skin type and goals, maximizing results while minimizing downtime.
- Every plan includes Fitzpatrick typing, melasma risk screening, medication review, and optional patch testing. Comfort and safety come first with topical numbing, cooling, protective eyewear, sterile technique, and HSV prophylaxis when appropriate.
- We provide transparent pricing, realistic timelines, and clear pre- and post-care with check-ins to track progress using standardized photography.
- When beneficial, we combine CO2 with PRP, microneedling, or pigment protocols for more complete rejuvenation. Expect honest guidance, attentive follow-up, and convenient Edmonton scheduling—so you achieve smoother texture, softened scars, and brighter tone with confidence.
Ready for smoother skin? Book your CO₂ laser consultation
Take the first step toward confident skin with a personalized CO₂ laser consultation at Albany Cosmetic & Laser Centre. Reserve online or call to secure a time that fits your schedule. During your visit, we’ll assess your skin, review your goals and medical history, explain options (including patch testing), and outline a clear timeline, including prep/post-care, as well as transparent pricing—so you know exactly what to expect. Bring your current skincare and medications for the best plan. Do you have questions about downtime or combining treatments? Ask away—we’ll tailor everything to you.
Book Your CO2 Laser Edmonton Consultation
Contact Albany Cosmetic & Laser Center to schedule your personalized consultation and learn how CO2 laser resurfacing can transform your skin.
Request Your Appointment Today
Request your consultation today and discover how our treatment can refresh your appearance.
Call us at (587) 520‑2835 or use our online booking form to schedule an appointment.
Read our privacy policy here
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CO₂ laser and how does it work?
- Modern fractional delivery creates thousands of microscopic columns of controlled ablation and heat, leaving surrounding tissue intact to speed healing.
- This triggers a wound-repair cascade: damaged cells are vaporized, fibroblasts make new collagen and elastin, and smoother, tighter skin replaces rough, lined, or scarred areas.
- Clinicians can adjust energy, density, and pulse to target fine lines, acne scars, texture, and stubborn sun damage on the face, neck, and chest.
- Expect several days of redness and peeling, then progressive improvement over weeks to months as collagen remodels.
Who is a good candidate for CO₂ laser resurfacing?
- You’re a strong candidate if you want meaningful improvement in acne or surgical scars, etched lines, rough texture, large pores, or sun damage, and you’re comfortable with several days of downtime.
- Ideal patients are healthy, untanned, nonsmokers with realistic expectations, consistent SPF use, and willingness to follow pre- and post-care precisely.
- Most skin tones can be treated with careful settings, pretreatment, and strict sun avoidance; a patch test may be recommended for higher pigment risk.
- Not ideal now: pregnancy or breastfeeding; active infection, open wounds, or cold sores; recent significant tanning; uncontrolled medical conditions; history of keloids or abnormal healing; photosensitizing medicines or very recent isotretinoin use.
- Your clinician will review all medications, HSV history, and design a safe, customized plan.
How do I prepare for my CO2 Laser session?
- Discuss isotretinoin (Accutane) history; many must be off it for several months—follow your prescriber.
- If prone to melasma/dark spots, consider a pigment-suppressing cream; an optional patch test may be recommended for individuals at higher risk of pigment issues.
- Arrange antivirals if you get cold sores; pause waxing, threading, depilatories, peels, microneedling.
3–5 days before: Stop retinoids, AHAs/BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, scrubs; use a gentle cleanser and a bland moisturizer only.
24 hours before: No alcohol or intense workouts; hydrate well; avoid new products.
Day of: Arrive clean and makeup-free; remove contacts if treating eyelids; plan for numbing and downtime; bring a hat/SPF. Reschedule if sunburned or ill.
What side effects and downtime should I expect after CO₂ laser?
- Most patients experience a few days of social downtime after fractional CO₂ resurfacing.
- Immediately after treatment, you can expect intense redness, warmth, and swelling; clear oozing and bronzing may follow in the first 24–72 hours.
- Over days 3–7, the skin crusts and peels; pinkness can persist several weeks as new skin strengthens.
- Common, temporary effects include tightness, itching, and small whiteheads (milia).
- Less common but important risks include infection, cold sore reactivation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, prolonged redness, scarring, and changes in skin tone.
- We may use PRP and Special Peptide serum to speed up the healing for an extra cost
- Plan time off work and avoid heat, sun, and active skincare until cleared. Contact the clinic promptly if you experience spreading redness, pus, blisters, or fever.
Microneedling vs. fractional CO2: which should I choose?
- Treatment plans are individualized, but most people require one to two fractional CO₂ sessions for moderate texture, lines, and sun damage. Deeper acne or surgical scars may benefit from three or more staged treatments.
- You’ll notice early improvement as the redness subsides in 7–14 days, with a smoother texture and more even tone.
- The most significant changes build gradually as collagen remodels over 3–6 months, continuing to refine for up to a year.
- Results for scars and texture are long-lasting; however, expression lines and pigment continue to age with time.
- Therefore, maintaining your gains through daily mineral SPF 30–50, smart skincare, and occasional touch-ups is essential.
What Should I Do After My CO₂ Laser Treatment?
- Use cool compresses 10 minutes on/10 off (no ice directly on skin).
- Keep skin moist/occluded with petrolatum/Aquaphor every 2–3 hours; don’t pick.
- Cleanse gently with tepid water and a non-foaming cleanser; pat dry.
- Sleep slightly elevated; clean pillowcase; keep pets off the face.
- Pain: use acetaminophen as directed; take any prescribed antivirals/antibiotics.
- Expect redness, swelling, bronzing/crusting—let it shed naturally.
- When oozing stops, switch to a ceramide-rich cream; reapply often.
- Strict sun avoidance; wide-brim hat. Start mineral SPF 30–50 once skin is closed.
- Avoid heat, heavy workouts, alcohol, and irritants (retinoids, AHAs/BHAs, scrubs, devices).
- If instructed: diluted white-vinegar soaks (1 tsp/1 cup cooled sterile water) 5–10 min, 2–3×/day, then moisturize.
- Continue SPF and moisturizers; reintroduce gentle actives slowly when fully calm; mineral makeup when not weeping.