CO₂ Laser Resurfacing in Coral Springs
The strongest reset your skin can get.
Fractional ablative CO2 laser skin resurfacing in Coral Springs, FL, for the wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars and texture that facials and microneedling cannot reach.
Ablative where it counts. Fractional so you heal.
A CO2 laser is the gold standard for skin resurfacing. Its 10,600 nm beam is absorbed by water in the skin and vaporizes a precise, microscopic column of damaged tissue — removing the surface where sun damage and fine lines live, and heating the dermis below so it rebuilds with fresh collagen.
"Fractional" is what makes it practical. Instead of treating the whole surface, the laser fires thousands of tiny columns and leaves untouched skin between them. Those bridges of healthy tissue drive fast healing — a week rather than the month older full-field CO₂ lasers demanded — while still delivering ablative-level results.
CO₂ resurfacing reaches the changes facials and microneedling can't: etched lines around the mouth and eyes, crepey neck and chest, years of South Florida sun, acne scars, and uneven tone and texture. Every CO₂ plan at GoWell is set by a licensed provider and reviewed by our Medical Director, Micah Craig, MD — settings are tuned to your skin type, not a default.
We treat clients from across Broward and south Palm Beach — Coral Springs, Parkland, Coconut Creek, Margate, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton.
In the treatment room
The treatment, in motion.
The laser fires thousands of tiny columns and leaves untouched skin between them. Those bridges of healthy tissue drive fast healing, while the dermis below rebuilds with fresh collagen.
A plan set around your skin and how it heals.
What the process looks like, honestly.
Consultation & skin prep
We assess skin type, sun history and goals, and rule out anything that would raise risk. Some clients start a 2-week pigment-control prep before treatment.
Treatment day
Topical anaesthetic for 45–60 minutes, then 30–45 minutes of fractional CO₂ with cooling air. Face, face and neck, or targeted scar areas.
Days 1–7
Redness, swelling and peeling, managed with the written aftercare guidance we give you. Your provider checks in on Day 2 and Day 7. An optional post-care kit is available for purchase separately. Most clients return to work with makeup by day 7.
Weeks 2–24
Pinkness fades over 2–4 weeks. Collagen remodeling can continue for several months, and individual results vary. If another session is advised, it is usually 4–6 weeks later, depending on healing and your provider's assessment. Strict SPF throughout.
Options and costs, discussed at consultation.
Discussed at your free consultation
Face, face & neck, or targeted scar areas. Your provider explains treatment options and costs at your free consultation. An optional post-care kit is available for purchase separately. Financing through CareCredit and Cherry.
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Lower downtime, safer for darker skin, better for laxity — often the follow-up to a CO₂ session.
Exosomes & PDRN
Applied right after CO₂ to speed healing and amplify collagen response.
Medical-grade facials
HydroGlow and peels to maintain your result — included monthly in memberships.
Not sure whether you need CO₂ or RF microneedling? Book a consultation and we'll tell you honestly — including when the answer is the less expensive option.
Face, face and neck, or targeted scars.
CO₂ resurfacing at GoWell is planned in three ways: the full face, the face and neck together, or scar revision for a targeted area. Your provider recommends an area based on where the sun damage, lines or scarring are and how your skin is likely to heal.
The neck has thinner skin than the face, so it is treated with its own settings, not as an extension of the face.
CO₂ for textured acne scarring.
Textured acne scars sit in the skin's structure, not just its colour. Fractional CO₂ removes tiny columns of surface tissue and heats the dermis below, which can soften the edges of scars and encourage new collagen. Scar revision targets a specific area, and the number of sessions is discussed at your consultation.
Not every scar or skin type suits CO₂. For medium-to-deep skin tones, or when downtime is a concern, your provider may suggest RF microneedling instead or as a follow-up. Active breakouts are addressed first; our skin care treatments can help with that stage.
Getting ready, healing well, checking in.
Before treatment. At your consultation we review your skin type, sun history and medications. Some clients start a 2-week pigment-control prep before treatment. Plan your calendar around about a week of visible healing.
Healing at home. You go home with written aftercare guidance; an optional post-care kit is available for purchase separately. Expect redness, swelling and peeling during the first week, then pinkness that fades over 2–4 weeks. Strict sun protection matters throughout.
Follow-up. Your provider checks in on Day 2 and Day 7. If another session is advised, it is usually 4–6 weeks later, depending on healing and your provider's assessment. Many clients then maintain results with exosome & PDRN facials or medical-grade facials. Treatment options and costs are discussed at your free consultation.
CO₂ laser questions, answered.
How much does CO₂ laser resurfacing cost in Coral Springs?
Treatment options and costs are discussed at your free consultation, after your provider has assessed your skin.
What is fractional ablative CO₂ laser?
A CO₂ laser uses a 10,600 nm wavelength that water in the skin absorbs, vaporizing a thin column of tissue. 'Fractional' means the beam is split into thousands of microscopic columns, leaving healthy skin between them so you heal faster. 'Ablative' means it removes the surface layer, which is what makes it the strongest resurfacing option for deep wrinkles, sun damage and scars.
How many sessions do I need?
It depends on your skin and goals. Some clients need one session; others are advised to have more. When more than one is recommended, sessions are usually spaced 4–6 weeks apart, depending on how your skin heals and your provider's assessment. Collagen can continue to remodel for several months after treatment, and individual results vary.
What is the downtime?
Plan on 5–7 days. Days 1–3 bring redness, swelling and weeping similar to a bad sunburn; days 3–7 the skin flakes and peels. Most clients are back at work with makeup by day 7 and pink for 2–4 weeks after. Strict sun avoidance for 4 weeks.
Does CO₂ laser hurt?
We apply a strong topical anaesthetic for 45–60 minutes and use cooling air during treatment. Most clients describe heat and prickling. The treatment itself takes 30–45 minutes for the full face.
Is CO₂ laser safe for darker skin?
Ablative CO₂ carries a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation on Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin. Our providers assess this at consultation; for medium-to-deep tones we often recommend RF microneedling instead, or a conservative CO₂ setting with a pre-treatment skin-prep protocol. Never without a consultation.
CO₂ laser vs RF microneedling — which do I need?
CO₂ works from the surface down and is the strongest option for texture, wrinkles, sun damage and scars, with about a week of downtime. RF microneedling works from below with 1–3 days of downtime and is safer for darker skin and better for laxity. Many clients complete a CO₂ course, then use RF microneedling to maintain.
Which areas can be treated with CO₂ laser?
GoWell plans CO₂ resurfacing for the full face, the face and neck together, or scar revision for a targeted area. Your provider recommends the area at your consultation.
Can CO₂ laser help acne scars?
It can soften textured acne scars by resurfacing the skin and stimulating new collagen, sometimes over more than one session. It is not right for every scar or skin type, and RF microneedling is sometimes the better choice. Your provider will assess your scars in person.
What follow-up is included after CO₂ laser?
You receive written aftercare guidance, and your provider checks in on Day 2 and Day 7. An optional post-care kit is available for purchase separately. If another session is advised, it is usually 4–6 weeks later, depending on healing and your provider's assessment.
Find out what CO₂ resurfacing can do for your skin.
Book a CO₂ laser consultation at GoWell Med Spa in Coral Springs. We'll assess your skin in person and tell you whether CO₂ or RF microneedling is the right call.
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