CoolPeel FAQ

DeSilva Dermatology offers CoolPeel®, a brand new way to safely and comfortably deliver the benefits of a traditional CO2 resurfacing treatment.  By targeting just the superficial layer of skin tissue, damaged skin is removed, revealing younger and healthier looking skin.

What’s the CoolPeel difference?

CO2 lasers are the gold standard in treating wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, and other blemishes and can also tighten skin and balance tone. Damaged skin tissue is removed, or ablated, stimulating new collagen production and heat energy is delivered to tighten the skin. Sounds great, but traditional CO2 treatments are often accompanied by considerable downtime and risk while damaged skin heals.

Many advances have been made to improve the side effects of CO2 treatments but ONLY the CoolPeel^® can deliver a fractional ablative treatment without the downtime. There is minimal risk of hyperpigmentation, demarcation or infection.

How does it work?

A CoolPeel^® laser treatment can only be performed using the SmartXide Tetra CO2 laser. The Tetra is the latest, most advanced CO2 laser from DEKA, a global leader in aesthetic technology. Only Tetra can control its output to deliver high energy in extremely short pulses for impressive skin resurfacing results without the lingering heat that traditionally damages the surrounding skin. The lack of unnecessary heat is why we call it cool – get it? – and how you get an immediate aesthetic effect with minimal downtime.

You are a good candidate for a CoolPeel^® laser treatment if you are looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines and sun damage, minimize pores and improve skin texture.  Your skin will look healthier and younger.

How long does it take? Is anesthesia or numbing required?

A full-face CoolPeel^® laser peel can take anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes.  While there is no need for anesthesia or localized numbing, DeSilva Dermatology may use a numbing cream for additional comfort.

What is my recovery time?

One of the main benefits of the CoolPeel^® settings, is that there is minimal downtime. You should expect to be a little red, as if you have a sunburn, for a day or two, but nothing should prevent you from returning to your normal daily activities.  Using higher settings could require longer down time. Your skin may feel dry and scaly as it heals so it is important to keep the skin hydrated.

When can I return to my skincare routine?

After your CoolPeel^® treatment, it is important to keep your skin hydrated and there may be certain products you should avoid. Talk to your provider about the best post-treatment care and when you can return to your daily skincare regimen.

Contact DeSilva Dermatology to find out if CoolPeel® is right for you.