Services/CO₂ Laser
CO₂ Laser in San Antonio — Pigmentation & Resurfacing at THEIA
Fractional CO₂ resurfacing for sun spots, pigmentation and skin renewal.
About CO₂ Laser
Considered care, calibrated to you.
Fractional CO₂ laser is the gold standard for resurfacing skin marked by sun damage, pigmentation, fine lines and textural irregularities. The laser creates microscopic channels of controlled thermal injury while leaving surrounding tissue intact, triggering deep collagen remodeling and accelerated cell turnover from a single treatment. In South Texas this matters more than most patients expect: years of San Antonio sun leave cumulative pigment and photodamage that topical skincare cannot reach. At THEIA, CO₂ laser in San Antonio is performed under medically supervised protocols by our TDLR-certified laser professional, with energy, density and depth calibrated to your Fitzpatrick skin type, your specific concerns and how much social downtime you can realistically plan around. We are conservative by design — for patients with deeper skin tones, where aggressive CO₂ carries a real risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, we often recommend microneedling or fractional radiofrequency instead rather than pushing a treatment that could set your skin back. Results continue refining for three to six months as new collagen matures.
Benefits
What this treatment delivers.
- ◈Dramatic improvement in sun spots and photo-pigmentation
- ◈Softens fine lines, acne scarring and textural roughness
- ◈Stimulates deep collagen remodeling from a single session
- ◈Medically supervised settings tailored to your skin type
- ◈Performed by a TDLR-certified laser professional
- ◈Suitable for face, neck, chest and hands
- ◈Guided recovery plan included with every treatment
- ◈Results that keep refining for three to six months
The Experience
What happens at THEIA.
- 01
Skin consultation
We review concerns, skin type, history and downtime tolerance to set the right protocol.
- 02
Pre-treatment prep
Pre-treatment skincare may be recommended to prime the skin.
- 03
Treatment
Topical numbing followed by fractional laser passes over the treatment area.
- 04
Recovery & follow-up
Five to seven days of social downtime with a guided recovery plan and follow-up review.
Is this for me?
Ideal candidates.
- —Patients with sun damage, brown spots, fine lines or textural concerns
- —Patients with acne scarring
- —Patients able to plan around five to seven days of social downtime
- —Patients who have outgrown what facials and peels can deliver
CO₂ laser is performed by TDLR-certified laser professionals at THEIA under written medical delegation. Individual results vary.
Questions
Frequently asked.
How much does CO2 laser cost in San Antonio?
CO₂ laser is priced per treatment area — full face, face and neck, chest or hands — and most patients need only one session. Because a single treatment often replaces a long series of lighter treatments, we review the full cost comparison at your consultation before you commit.
How much downtime should I expect?
Plan for five to seven days of social downtime — redness, swelling and peeling that resolve progressively. Most patients schedule treatment before a quiet week.
Is CO2 laser safe for darker skin tones?
CO₂ laser carries a real risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones. We assess every patient individually and will recommend microneedling or fractional radiofrequency instead when that is the safer path to the same goal.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients achieve excellent results from a single session. Deep scarring or severe photodamage may benefit from a planned second treatment several months later.
Does CO2 laser hurt?
Topical numbing is applied before treatment and most patients describe a hot, prickling sensation that is well tolerated. Cooling and aftercare are provided immediately afterward.
When will I see final results?
Initial improvement is visible within two weeks once peeling resolves; full collagen remodeling continues over three to six months.
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