Skin Rejuvenation with CO2 Lasers

1. Skin Rejuvenation with
CO2 Lasers

2. A former clinical professor of dermatology at
Stanford University, Dr. Robert Peppercorn has
provided professional services in the Yuba City
area since founding the Advanced Dermatology &
Laser Center of Northern California in 1982. In
2009, the center merged with Sutter Health, and it
continues to be highly regarded by local residents:
readers of the Appeal-Democrat newspaper
recently voted it best in customer service. In
addition to general dermatology, Dr. Peppercorn
focuses his work on advanced laser technology.

3. The CO2 Laser is routinely used for skin
resurfacing procedures to reduce wrinkles and
blemishes without scarring. This method is used
most frequently on the face, although it can be
used on other areas of the body. The laser
devices deliver precise and brief pulses of light
that remove each layer of skin and stimulate new
collagen production. Besides smoothing lines and
scars, CO2 laser treatments also renew the skin
to give it a fresh appearance.

4. The latest CO2 technology, the fractional CO2
laser, emits continuous light beams, known as
ultrapulses, in a scanning pattern. This technology
renders minimal heat damage while removing the
thin skin layers. Because the fractional CO2 laser
uses a pixilated pattern, it leaves untreated areas
of the skin alongside treated areas, thereby
shortening the healing period. The fractional CO2
laser is the safest treatment to use on hands as
well as the neck and back.