Reveal healthier, younger looking skin.
TETRA CO2 COOLPEEL
Revolutionary Skin Rejuvenation with the Tetra CO2 Laser & CoolPeel™
Achieve remarkable skin rejuvenation with the Tetra CO2 laser system, a cutting-edge technology that delivers precision, versatility, and the revolutionary CoolPeel™ treatment—offering stunning results with minimal downtime.
At Fletcher Aesthetics, we use the state-of-the-art Tetra CO2 laser to provide advanced and customizable skin resurfacing with little to no social downtime. This system allows us to finely tune parameters such as power, density, and pulse duration, ensuring a safe and effective treatment tailored to your unique skin concerns.
Why Choose the Tetra CO2 CoolPeel™?
Traditional CO2 laser resurfacing is known for its incredible results in treating wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, and skin laxity. However, these treatments often required extended recovery time. The Tetra CO2 system changes that.
- Exclusive CoolPeel™ Technology: The only CO2 laser that delivers full ablative resurfacing without prolonged downtime.
- Precise & Controlled Energy Delivery: Treats the skin at specific depths and speeds, minimizing excess heat and protecting surrounding tissue.
- Fast Healing & Immediate Results: Experience superficial skin resurfacing with noticeable improvements in tone, texture, and tightness—without the downtime of traditional CO2 treatments.
What Can Tetra CO2 CoolPeel™ Treat?
The Tetra CO2 CoolPeel™ effectively targets surface imperfections by gently removing damaged skin layers to reveal a smoother, more youthful appearance. It can help with:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Sun damage and age spots
- Enlarged pores
- Acne scarring
- Uneven skin tone and texture
- Skin crepiness and laxity
This non-invasive laser treatment enhances your skin’s health and radiance with minimal discomfort and downtime.
Reveal Your Best Skin Yet!
At Fletcher Aesthetics, we believe in delivering results-driven treatments that enhance your natural beauty. With the Tetra CO2 CoolPeel™, you can achieve brighter, tighter, and healthier skin—without the long recovery.
CoolPeel vs. Traditional CO₂ Laser Resurfacing: How They Compare
CoolPeel has become a popular option for patients who want smoother skin, improved tone, and softer fine lines with minimal downtime. Many patients wonder how it differs from traditional CO₂ laser resurfacing, a treatment known for delivering powerful and transformative results.
Conventional CO₂ lasers resurface the skin at deeper levels and can create significant improvements, especially for more advanced signs of aging. However, those results are often associated with a longer recovery period and more visible post treatment redness and peeling. CoolPeel uses the same trusted CO₂ technology but delivers energy in a more controlled and precise way, allowing patients to benefit from resurfacing with significantly less downtime.
Both treatments stimulate collagen production and help remove damaged skin cells, revealing a brighter and healthier complexion. The primary difference is the intensity of treatment, depth of penetration, and healing time. Each option is suited to different skin concerns and goals.
Below is an overview of how each treatment works, the benefits of both options, and who may be the best candidate for each approach.
What Is CoolPeel Laser Resurfacing?
CoolPeel is an advanced fractional CO₂ treatment designed to refresh the skin by targeting only the superficial layer of damage. Instead of generating continuous heat like older CO₂ systems, CoolPeel delivers short, controlled bursts of energy that resurface the skin while limiting thermal impact on surrounding tissue.
This approach allows patients to experience skin renewal and collagen stimulation with less redness, peeling, and irritation compared to more aggressive laser treatments. Over time, the skin appears smoother, clearer, and more refined with very little disruption to daily routines.
Most treatments take about 15 to 30 minutes and are generally well tolerated. Patients often describe the sensation as light warmth or tingling that fades shortly after the session.
Benefits of CoolPeel
CoolPeel is ideal for patients who want visible improvement while maintaining a low downtime recovery experience. By gently resurfacing the skin and supporting collagen regeneration, it can help:
- Smooth fine lines and early wrinkles
- Improve skin texture and tone
- Reduce the appearance of sun damage and pigmentation
- Minimize the look of enlarged pores
- Support firmer and healthier looking skin
- Enhance overall radiance
- Provide results with minimal redness or recovery time
Many patients notice a refreshed complexion within a few days, with continued improvement as collagen production increases over the following weeks.
What to Expect During a CoolPeel Session
Your provider will begin by cleansing the skin and adjusting the laser settings to match your treatment goals. During the procedure, precise micro pulses of CO₂ energy are applied to the surface of the skin while preserving surrounding tissue. This helps maintain comfort and reduces recovery time.
After treatment, mild redness similar to a light sunburn is common for one to two days. Makeup is typically safe to wear the next day. Gentle skincare and daily SPF protection are recommended while the skin heals and strengthens.
What Is Traditional CO₂ Laser Resurfacing?
Traditional CO₂ laser resurfacing is one of the most effective options for patients seeking deeper correction and more dramatic rejuvenation. This treatment removes damaged outer layers of skin while heating deeper layers to stimulate significant collagen remodeling.
Because it treats at greater depth, it is especially helpful for patients with:
- Deep wrinkles and etched facial lines
- More pronounced sun damage or age spots
- Acne scars or texture irregularities
- Loose or crepey skin
Traditional resurfacing allows for strong visible improvement in a single treatment session.
Benefits of Traditional CO₂ Laser Resurfacing
Traditional CO₂ resurfacing provides a more intensive approach for patients who want stronger correction and longer lasting results.
Benefits may include:
- Softening deeper wrinkles and facial lines
- Smoothing acne scars and rough or uneven texture
- Improving severe sun damage and discoloration
- Tightening and firming the skin through collagen renewal
- Achieving more dramatic results in one treatment
Although recovery time is longer compared to CoolPeel, patients often experience transformative improvements in firmness, tone, and overall skin quality.
What to Expect After Traditional CO₂ Resurfacing
Because this treatment works at deeper levels, a topical numbing cream is typically applied before treatment to support comfort.
Immediately after the procedure, patients can expect redness and swelling similar to a moderate sunburn. Peeling usually begins within a few days as the skin renews itself. Healing generally requires about five to seven days of downtime, and makeup can typically be reintroduced after one to two weeks.
Your provider will give detailed aftercare instructions to support healthy recovery and long term results.
Which Treatment Is the Better Fit for You?
Both CoolPeel and traditional CO₂ resurfacing provide meaningful improvements in skin quality. The right choice depends on your goals, your treatment schedule, and your comfort level with downtime.
You may be a good candidate for CoolPeel if you:
- Prefer minimal downtime
- Want a lighter resurfacing or maintenance treatment
- Are looking to refresh dull or uneven skin tone
- Want a subtle rejuvenation before an event
You may be better suited for traditional CO₂ resurfacing if you:
- Have deeper wrinkles or more advanced texture concerns
- Can allow several days for recovery time
- Want stronger and more dramatic correction
- Prefer a single comprehensive treatment session
Some patients benefit from a combination approach or alternating treatments over time to support long term skin rejuvenation.
Discover Your Best Resurfacing Option at Fletcher Aesthetics
You do not have to choose between powerful results and manageable recovery. Whether you are interested in the gentle refinement of CoolPeel or the more intensive benefits of traditional CO₂ resurfacing, our experienced providers will help you determine the approach that best fits your skin goals and lifestyle.
At Fletcher Aesthetics, every laser treatment includes a comprehensive and customized aftercare package designed to support healing, comfort, and long term results. Patients also receive our direct office contact number with 24/7 availability for questions or concerns, and are always welcome to call or text us at any time throughout the recovery process.
Schedule a consultation at Fletcher Aesthetics to explore personalized CO₂ resurfacing options and begin your journey toward smoother, brighter, and more youthful looking skin.
COOLPEEL VS. TRADITIONAL CO₂ LASERS: KEY DIFFERENCES
Both treatments rejuvenate the skin using the same SmartXide technology, but they differ in depth, intensity, and recovery. Understanding these distinctions can help you choose the option that best fits your skin goals and lifestyle.
| Feature | CoolPeel | Traditional CO₂ |
|---|---|---|
| Depth of Treatment | Targets surface layers for mild to moderate rejuvenation | Reaches deeper layers for more significant correction |
| Downtime | Minimal redness, 1–2 days | 5–7 days of redness and peeling |
| Results | Improves tone, texture, and fine lines | Corrects deep wrinkles, scars, and sun damage |
| Comfort | Gentle warmth, no numbing needed | Topical numbing typically applied |
| Best For | Early aging, dullness, and routine maintenance | Advanced aging, texture irregularities, and deep correction |
PRIOR TO THE TREATMENT:
To prepare for your procedure, kindly adhere to the following guidelines:
- Sun Exposure: Refrain from prolonged sun exposure for 4 weeks before your scheduled treatment. If you need to step out briefly, apply a sunscreen containing zinc oxide with a minimum SPF of 30+.
- Anticoagulants: If your medical condition allows, avoid taking anticoagulants for 10 days leading up to the treatment. Consult your physician regarding this matter.
- Topical Agents: Cease the use of any irritating topical products for 2-3 days before the procedure. This includes discontinuing topical retinoid therapy and chemical exfoliants 3-5 days prior, and bleaching products 2 days before.
- Skin Type Considerations: Patients with darker skin types are encouraged to apply a topical treatment that inhibits melanin production for 4 weeks before the treatment. Discuss this with your provider if it applies to you.
- Herpes Simplex History: If you have a history of herpes simplex disorder (cold sores), inform your provider in advance. You may need prophylactic medication before the treatment.
- Hydration: In the 7 days leading up to the procedure, moisturize your skin morning and evening. Aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily to ensure optimal hydration and treatment results.
- Clean Skin: On the day of your treatment, arrive with clean skin. Avoid applying lotion, makeup, perfume, powder, or bath/shower oil to the treatment area.
- Face Coverings: Refrain from wearing face coverings for 24 hours following the procedure.
To enhance the safety of your treatment, you will be required to sign a consent form confirming your compliance with these pre-treatment recommendations, as well as your understanding of the post-treatment instructions.
One of the primary advantages of a CoolPeel procedure is its minimal downtime. You can anticipate some redness, akin to a mild sunburn, for a day or two, but this should not hinder your regular daily activities. Your skin may feel dry and scaly during the healing process, so it is essential to keep it well-hydrated.
POST - TREATMENT GUIDELINES:
After your treatment, you can expect the following sensations and changes in your skin:
- Sensations: Patients may experience a warm or sunburn-like sensation for approximately one hour following the treatment. The skin may also feel rough, akin to sandpaper, for a duration of 3-4 days post-treatment.
- Redness Duration: For Cool Peel treatments, the average duration of redness typically lasts 24-48 hours, though it may extend longer for Tetra treatments.
- Emollient Application: Apply a thin layer of emollient to the treated area and continue to keep the area well-hydrated. Our office offers Alastin Soothe & Recovery Balm for purchase to assist in this process.
- Avoidance of Touching or Cleaning: Refrain from touching or cleaning the treated area for the initial 24 hours. You may resume using a gentle cleanser on the morning following your treatment.
- Pillowcase and Elevation: Sleep with a clean pillowcase and slightly elevate your head for added comfort.
- Cooling Measures: If needed, you can use a cool misting spray or clean ice packs for comfort.
- Makeup: Avoid applying makeup for at least 24-48 hours following a Cool Peel treatment, and possibly 5-7 days for Tetra treatments. If you do use makeup, opt for mineral makeup to maintain clear pores and promote proper skin healing and breathing.
- Facial Coverings/Masks: Do not use facial coverings or masks until your skin no longer appears compromised, red, or scaly.
- Sun Exposure and Physical Activity: Stay away from sun exposure, intense workouts, and excessive sweating until the redness has completely subsided.
- Treatment Frequency: To achieve your desired results, it is recommended to repeat the CoolPeel treatment in a series of 3-4 treatments.
These guidelines are essential for your post-treatment care and will help you achieve the best possible results.
