New to laser resurfacing? Read the full guide to CO2 laser resurfacing in Newport Beach — how it works, recovery, and who it's suited to — before booking.
Two resurfacing modalities in one session, performed personally by Dr. Amir Mortazavi, MD.
These treatments work at different depths, which is the reason to combine them. Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that trigger collagen remodeling below the surface. Fractional CO2 laser ablates columns of surface tissue and delivers heat into the dermis, driving a stronger repair response above it.
Run together, they address surface texture and deeper structural change in a single visit rather than across two separate appointments and two separate recoveries.
Treats: rough or uneven texture · fine lines and early wrinkles · enlarged pore appearance · textural acne scarring · general skin quality and tone · sun damage
Recovery: expect redness and a sandpaper-like texture for several days as the treated surface sheds. Most patients are presentable in about five to seven days. Diligent sun protection during healing matters more than any product you apply afterward.
Not the right treatment for everyone. Significant skin laxity needs surgery, not resurfacing. Active acne should be controlled first. Deeper skin tones require conservative settings and sometimes a different device — Dr. Mortazavi will say so at consultation rather than treating anyway.
Compare: RF microneedling vs. CO2 laser for acne scars →
New to laser resurfacing? Read the full guide to CO2 laser resurfacing in Newport Beach — how it works, recovery, and who it's suited to — before booking.
Two resurfacing modalities in one session, performed personally by Dr. Amir Mortazavi, MD.
These treatments work at different depths, which is the reason to combine them. Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that trigger collagen remodeling below the surface. Fractional CO2 laser ablates columns of surface tissue and delivers heat into the dermis, driving a stronger repair response above it.
Run together, they address surface texture and deeper structural change in a single visit rather than across two separate appointments and two separate recoveries.
Treats: rough or uneven texture · fine lines and early wrinkles · enlarged pore appearance · textural acne scarring · general skin quality and tone · sun damage
Recovery: expect redness and a sandpaper-like texture for several days as the treated surface sheds. Most patients are presentable in about five to seven days. Diligent sun protection during healing matters more than any product you apply afterward.
Not the right treatment for everyone. Significant skin laxity needs surgery, not resurfacing. Active acne should be controlled first. Deeper skin tones require conservative settings and sometimes a different device — Dr. Mortazavi will say so at consultation rather than treating anyway.
Compare: RF microneedling vs. CO2 laser for acne scars →
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