The SmartXide Tetra is a fractional CO2 laser resurfacing technology. This laser targets acne scars, wrinkles, dark spots, sun spots, and more. It utilizes an innovative “spray” mode that minimizes pattern overlap while maximizing overall speed of treatment time. The handpiece has customizable patterns that can be narrowed or widened as needed. This offers the highest degree of customization available with a CO2 laser, making it a cutting-edge option in ablative skin rejuvenation.

The SmartXide Tetra CO2 laser is a great rejuvenating option for treating photodamage and a wide variety of other related skin concerns. Some of the most common skin concerns that Tetra CO2 laser therapy can effectively treat include:

• Fine lines and wrinkles

• Acne scars

• Sun spots and photo damage

• Visible and enlarged pores

• Textural concerns

• Hyperpigmentation

The biggest benefit of the Tetra CO2 laser is that there is less pain and less downtime than many other laser treatments. There is no need for anesthesia unlike all other CO2 laser therapies. It can also be used on sensitive areas of the body like the neck, hands, eyelids, and mouth. If you’re looking for the most potent way to rejuvenate your skin without extended downtime, then Tetra CO2 laser therapy may be for you.

The SmartXide Tetra laser works by creating microscopic channels in the skin that reach through the epidermis and into the dermis. Here, collagen can be most effectively remodeled, which occurs immediately during treatment. In fact, these channels heal within a matter of hours but will continue to stimulate healthy new collagen production for months. The result is improvement in your skin’s inherent quality, feel, and appearance with just a single treatment.

A Tetra CO2 treatment to the face and neck can be performed in about 20-30 minutes. A topical anesthetic will be applied to ensure you are comfortable throughout treatment. Once you are numb, the treatment is performed effectively and specifically to your aesthetic concerns. Once all areas have been treated, we will provide the recommended aftercare immediately post treatment. We will also discuss your at-home instructions.

SmartXide Tetra CO2 treatments comes with only a few side effects. Patients may experience slight redness (similar to a sunburn) for the first day, but this can be easily managed with cool compresses. It’s important to keep the area moisturized with a gentle, unscented moisturizer, such as Aquaphor or Vaseline. Our team will cover all aftercare instructions in-depth with you before and after your treatment. We recommend that patients minimize sun exposure immediately post-treatment, and we recommend utilizing SPF 30+ once the skin is healed. The skin will feel rough and dry at first but will eventually slough, revealing healthy and smooth skin underneath. You’ll see almost immediate results with Tetra CO2 laser therapy but your skin will continue to improve in overall quality, appearance, and texture over the next two months. The procedure can be repeated as every 4 to 6 weeks depending on your desired results and the level of depth the laser peel was performed.