Helix CO2 CoolPeel in Raleigh & Cary, NC

CoolPeel is a superficial resurfacing treatment that uses CO2 laser to improve the texture and tone of your skin.

The Cool Peel can be used to treat a variety of skin concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, coarse texture, and sun damage.

There is minimal downtime associated with a Cool Peel treatment. Patients can expect mild erythema (redness) similar to a sunburn. This lasts about 1-4 days after treatment, depending on your skin type. Patients often find their skin may feel dry and/or rough throughout the healing process, so we highly encourage adequate hydration and moisturizing.

Cool Peel is a new technology that provides efficacy of CO2 laser treatments without the severe downtime and recovery. The treatment is safe and relatively comfortable, while also providing the best results.

The typical pricing for a Cool Peel ranges anywhere between $800-1,300 depending on the treatment areas and how many treatments are purchased at once. Commonly treated areas include face, neck, decollete, and hands. At CARE Plastic Surgery, we accept a various forms of payment, including third-party financing options such as CareCredit, AlphaeonCredit, and PatientFi.

We recommend a minimum of 4 treatments, performed about 4-6 weeks apart. However, more treatments may be recommended for best results.

Patients can begin to notice a smoother texture about 10-14 days after treatment.

We typically recommend “maintenance” treatments every year. You can “extend” the life of your results by avoiding excessive sun exposure, wearing SPF 30 daily, adhering to a good skincare routine, and by combining it with other services, such as Botox and DiamondGlow!

Total treatment time will depend on how many areas are treated, and the size of each area. Most treatments take between 10-15 minutes.

You may resume all normal activities immediately after treatment including light exercise. Most patients feel comfortable returning to work within 1-3 days after most of the redness has resolved.

The CoolPeel works to improve overall skin textural concerns, including fine lines & wrinkles and coarse skin texture. The technology provides a fully ablative treatment without the associated downtime of traditional CO2 lasers.

Candidates for the Cool Peel include individuals who are seeking to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduce the appearance of sun damage, and improve their overall skin quality.

We are proud to offer Cool Peel at CARE Plastic Surgery. Our team will be happy to assist in scheduling a consultation for your Cool Peel treatment! When you are ready to schedule your Cool Peel, give us a call at 919-335-9298.

Cool Peel treatment may not be recommended for darker skin types as the risk for hyperpigmentation is much higher. The best candidates have a pale to medium skin tone. The settings will be adjusted based on your skin type. All patients are carefully screened and educated prior to treatment to ensure they are good candidates.

No - Cool Peel may also be performed on the neck, chest, and back of the hands.

Laser balm is applied immediately after treatment and a sample packet is given to each patient to take home and use the night of your treatment. Our post procedure kit has 4 products that are great to use post procedure. It comes with a gentle cleanser, C E Ferulic vitamin C serum, phyto-corrective calming masque, and a post procedure sunscreen.

CoolPeels are a very quick treatment. They are normally 10-15 minutes, followed with a Biocellulose mask for 10 minutes. You can expect your entire appointment to be around 30 minutes when treating face and neck.

We often recommend a series of Microneedling treatments with PRP in conjunction with CoolPeels. Combining these treatments will address a variety of skin concerns and is the ultimate anti-aging package. Both treatments produce collagen at a quicker rate and will help to address fine lines and wrinkles along with skin laxity.

We recommend patients avoid make-up use and exercise in the first 24 hours after treatment. We also recommend only using gentle products that will not irritate your skin barrier for the first week.

CO2 lasers are the gold standard in treating wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, and other blemishes. They also work to balance overall skin tone. Damaged skin is removed, stimulating new collagen production as heat energy is delivered to tighten the skin. A CoolPeel laser treatment can only be done using the Tetra CO2 laser. Only the Tetra has the precision and control to deliver energy at the right depth and speed for superficial skin resurfacing results without the lingering heat that would traditionally damage the surrounding skin.

Cool Peel improves the appearance of fine lines, scarring, and pores. It may help your complexion look brighter and more even. You might consider getting a few Cool Peel treatments if you have an important event coming up and want to refresh your appearance.