The CO2 laser was invented in 1964 by Kumar Patel at Bell Labs in the United States. It was soon adopted by plastic surgeons around the world as the best form of treatment for skin resurfacing. Over the years, the CO2 laser has become the fountain of youth for thousands of people. In 2013, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported over half a billion skin resurfacing procedures performed in the United States alone.

1. Carbon Dioxide Laser (CO2 Laser)
The CO2 laser was invented in 1964 by Kumar Patel at Bell Labs
in the United States. It was soon adopted by plastic surgeons around the
world as the best form of treatment for skin resurfacing. Over the years,
the CO2 laser has become the fountain of youth for thousands of people.
In 2013, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported over half a
billion skin resurfacing procedures performed in the United States alone.

2. How the CO2 Laser Works
Collagen is the main protein in the connective tissues; it is collagen that keeps the
skin appearing rejuvenated and wrinkle free. What destroys the collagen in the connective
tissues is sun exposure or the natural ageing process combined with pollution. The CO2
special setting allows facial plastic surgeons to perform procedures on fair to dark skin types.
The CO2 laser wavelength technology uses a very short pulsed light energy known has
"ultrapulse.” These continuous light beams penetrate into the bores of the skin and boost the
body's natural collagen production. The skin then begins to repair itself by replacing the
damaged skin with the new skin, all with minimal to no heat damage.
Although CO2 ablative lasers can significantly reduce fine wrinkles, tighten skin
and improve scarring, in the past they have been associated with the potential for
hypopigmentation in most skin types and delayed healing times. Today, the latest CO2
technology fractionates the beam to produce columns of tissue ablation separated by healthy
tissue. As a result, fractionated CO2 lasers can be performed on almost every skin type,
significantly decreasing the risk of hypopigmentation and dramatically speeding up healing
time.

3. Who can perform the CO2 Laser Treatment?
Effects
The efficacy of Dr. Torgerson’s fractional CO2 remodeling laser treatment depends
on how well you’re able to protect your skin from harmful elements; such as the sun, smoking,
weight change and an unhealthy diet. If you are able to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and
protect your skin from sun exposure, Dr. Torgerson’s Fractional CO2 laser treatment can last
for up to several years.
For the best results in CO2 laser treatment,
it is best that you book a consultation with Dr.
Torgerson at his Toronto Clinic. Dr. Torgerson has
been performing CO2 laser treatments for many
years. Dr. Torgerson is very well educated in skin
remodeling and resurfacing techniques, and uses the
best methods that allow his patients to feel very little
discomfort while providing them with top results.

4. Results
What makes Dr.Torgerson's fractional laser the best treatment in Toronto is that Dr.
Torgerson is able to customize the treatment depending on the patient’s preference. Some
patients prefer two treatments to avoid more downtime. With Dr. Torgerson’s fractional CO2
laser, you’ll be able to see an improvement right away and full results after 3 to 6 months
depending on your lifestyle. It will take your skin 3 to 14 days to completely heal, during this
period your skin may appear slightly pink, but that will pass after a few days. When the color
of your skin returns, you will notice a dramatic difference in how rejuvenated your skin
appears.
Dr. Cory Torgerson
Dr. Torgerson is a facial plastic surgeon based out of Toronto, Canada. His Toronto
Clinic is equipped with some of the best technology in the market. Dr. Cory Torgerson does
not perform any procedure without making sure his patients are well-informed, and have all
their questions answered, so they’re able to get the best results.

5. Contact US
Location:
70 York ville Avenue, Suite 31,
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1B9
Email: info@drtorgerson.com
Phone: 647 343 0207
Fax: 647 343 0277