Suitable for
- Scars on face, neck and hands
- Scars after injuries
- Acne scars
- Stretch marks
- Pigment spots and sun damage
Remove Scars Vienna · Fractional CO2 laser
Remove Scars with the CO2 Laser
Remove troublesome skin irregularities such as blemishes, fine lines, enlarged pores and other scars with a laser
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- Visibly fewer scars
- Smoother skin
- Fractional CO₂ laser
- Gold standard
- First improvement visible
- From the 1st session
Scar removal with the CO2 laser
Injuries, big or small, can happen to any of us. One careless moment, and a wound leaves a permanent reminder in the form of a scar. Even minor injuries can later become visible as unsightly marks that not only affect the appearance of your skin but can also undermine your self-confidence.
Please note
- Not in pregnancy; check breastfeeding with a doctor
- Isotretinoin: check with a doctor beforehand
- Do not pick at scabs
- Avoid UV radiation for several weeks
Is the CO2 laser right for your scars?
Tell us in a few short questions which scars bother you. Dermacare will reply within 24 hours with an assessment and cost estimate, free of charge.
Scar treatment at Dermacare in Vienna
How the fractional laser is used for scar treatment and what else it is suitable for.
Scars and CO2 laser treatment at Dermacare
At Dermacare in Vienna, we rely on state-of-the-art technology to tackle exactly these unwelcome reminders. Using the innovative fractional CO2 laser, our specialists can remove scars in a targeted way and gently stimulate the skin’s natural regeneration. The CO2 laser precisely removes the affected layers of skin so that new, healthy tissue can form. The result is a noticeably smoother, fresher complexion.
Would you like to find out more about how this advanced method can rejuvenate your skin and effectively remove scars?
How scars form after injuries
Scars occur after injuries when the uppermost and deeper layers of the skin are injured. Then the body can no longer completely restore the skin and forms replacement tissue. This scar tissue is less elastic and can therefore be distinguished visually and sometimes even perceptibly from the surrounding skin. How pronounced scars become depends largely on individual wound healing.
Scars can become a cosmetic problem, especially in highly visible areas such as the face or the hands and arms. A remedy for this is laser treatment with the CO2 laser at Dermacare in Vienna. This innovative laser is not only used for pigment spots or wrinkles, it also effectively removes annoying scars.
Removing scars with the fractional CO2 laser
During scar correction at Dermacare, a high-frequency laser beam removes the upper layers of skin and thus removes the scars. The surrounding intact tissue is not damaged by the precise irradiation. The thermal energy generated during the laser treatment stimulates new skin formation and boosts collagen production. As a result, the skin is comprehensively renewed, smoothed and tightened.
After just one session with the fractional CO2 laser, the skin texture is visibly improved and superficial scars have disappeared. For more pronounced and deeper scar tissue, several treatments are necessary in most cases, in the course of which the skin appearance steadily improves.
On average, 3 to 5 treatments at intervals of 4 to 6 weeks are necessary for an optimal result. The specialists at Dermacare will be happy to advise you on the expected course of treatment and give you an estimate of the number of sessions required for scar removal.
All-round talent CO2 Laser
The fractional CO2 laser is a carbon dioxide laser that is used in aesthetic medicine as well as in dermatology. The fractionated method means that the laser beam is no longer applied over a wide area, but distributed over many small points. This makes treatment with the fractionated CO2 laser much gentler and the healing process shorter. Depending on the intensity of the scar treatment, healing takes about 3 to 5 days. The laser treatment itself is almost painless.
In addition to scar treatment, the fractional CO2 laser is also used at Dermacare for skin rejuvenation and skin correction. This modern laser enables gentle treatment of sun damage and wrinkles, for example on the face and neck. Through the regeneration of collagen and elastin, the application leads to a taut, smooth and fresh skin appearance and firm tissue.
Treatment with the CO2 laser is recommended for:
- Facial treatment for skin rejuvenation and skin tightening
- Skin rejuvenation on the neck / décolleté / hands
- Treatment of uneven pigmentation, sun spots, age spots and pigment spots
- Wrinkle treatment perioral / around the mouth, so-called smoker’s wrinkles, smile lines
- Wrinkle treatment periorbital / around the eyes: eyelid lift, lower eyelid lift, upper eyelid lift, crow’s feet
- Acne scars and scar treatment
- Stretch marks/pregnancy marks
- Removal of xanthelasma
Professional treatment by experienced specialists
Individual consultation
We attach great importance to a detailed consultation. Our specialists and doctors will advise you during the consultation. You will receive an individual assessment of the expected results, the costs and everything you need to know about the procedure.
State-of-the-art technology
Our equipment is state of the art. We invest only in the latest technology for our clients to ensure virtually painless treatments, shorter treatment times and effective results.
Professional treatments
Specialist training for our team ensures the highest quality of treatment. Medical treatments are carried out by independent doctors with many years of experience in aesthetic medicine.
Scar removal: the procedure
The treatment is virtually painless; a sensation of warmth or even burning is possible. Beforehand, an anaesthetic cream is applied, which needs up to 60 minutes to be absorbed.
Anamnesis Questionnaire
The treatment procedure for the removal of scars in Vienna at Dermacare is explained in detail below. A medical history questionnaire is completed before each initial treatment. This allows possible risks to be recognised and prevented.
Consultation
This is followed by a detailed preliminary discussion with one of the medical specialists. Prepare yourself for the consultation and talk openly about your wishes and expectations.
Digital photo / desinfection / anesthesia
Before each treatment a digital photo of your skin is taken to document your treatment progress in detail. The skin is disinfected and, if necessary, numbed with an anaesthetic cream.
Laser treatment
The skin area is then treated with the special CO2 laser. To make the treatment more pleasant, the skin is cooled with cold air.
Cooling of the lasered area
After the treatment, a cool pack is placed on the treated area for 10 minutes.
Anti-inflammatory cream
An antiseptic cream is applied to prevent inflammation.
Aftercare
The immediate reaction of the skin to the treatment is often slight redness and swelling, which disappears by itself. A thin crust then forms in the lasered region. To care for the crust, ointments and creams are available to support the healing process of the skin.
Your treating doctors will provide you with comprehensive information on the follow-up treatment and care of the affected area and will be available to answer your questions at any time.
After the treatment, UV radiation should be avoided for several weeks, as it can promote unwanted pigmentation.
After about 4-6 weeks a follow-up treatment can be carried out if necessary.
Who removes scars with the carbon dioxide laser?
The treatment is carried out by our medically trained team under medical supervision — with the relevant additional training and many years of experience.
Your treatment team
Dr. med. univ. Panajotis Telisselis
Specialist in surgery, aesthetic treatments & operations
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Priv. Doz. Dr. Ruxandra Ciovica
Specialist in general and visceral surgery | Aesthetic treatments
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Dr. med. univ. Alica Píšteková
Specialist in dermatology, venereology & allergology | Aesthetic medicine doctor
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Cost of scar removal
Scar Removal Costs at Dermacare
Cost of scar removal per session
- Laser treatment for scars
- from€150
The treatment price depends on the effort involved and the size of the treatment area. In the consultation, the doctor will determine the individual costs based on your personal circumstances.
Personal consultation with experts
Your initial consultation for scar treatment at Dermacare Vienna lasts up to 30 minutes and is carried out by an experienced specialist. If no treatment follows directly afterwards, a fee of €150 is charged, of which €50 will be credited towards a future treatment.
Flexible financing options
For more extensive treatments, we offer you the option of financing. This allows you to pay for your chosen treatments in convenient instalments and still start straight away. You can find more information here.
How many sessions will your scars need?
Answer a few short questions, optionally with a photo. Within 24 hours you will receive your assessment of sessions and cost estimate, without obligation.
Frequently asked questions about scar treatment with the CO2 laser
Yes. The laser works extremely precisely and protects the surrounding tissue while the age spots are lasered away. At Dermacare, every treatment is carried out by experienced specialist doctors.
If you have questions about safety or your skin type, you can contact us at any time.
Treatment with the CO2 laser is almost painless. A feeling of warmth, up to a burning sensation of the skin, is possible during laser treatment. A burning or sore feeling, like sunburn, may also be felt for several hours after treatment. Itching often occurs during the healing process; anti-inflammatory creams and ointments provide relief.
Fractional laser treatment is carried out as an outpatient procedure. Treatment takes place under local anaesthetic. General anaesthesia is not necessary. Before treatment, an anaesthetic cream is applied to the area to be treated and works for up to 60 minutes. After the application time, the cream is removed from the skin, and the pain sensitivity of the skin area to be treated is markedly reduced. For safety reasons, the doctor and the patient wear protective goggles throughout the laser treatment.
The treatment takes between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the size of the area to be treated. Patients are treated lying down. The fractional, pinpoint laser treatment can cause a slight burning sensation of the skin. The laser is lifted off repeatedly during treatment, and the treating doctor watches the reaction to the stimulus from the laser closely.
If you would like to tell us something during the treatment, you can do so at any time. However, we ask that you keep the protective goggles on throughout the treatment. During laser treatment a smell reminiscent of burnt hair may develop. This is normal and harmless.
After treatment the skin may feel like sunburn for a few hours. The redness subsides after one to 5 days, and slight swelling may occur for one to two days. As soon as new skin replaces the dead tissue, flaking occurs, which indicates that the healing process is beginning and new skin substance is being formed. Depending on the intensity setting of the laser, the skin's regeneration time, and therefore also the healing process, varies. During this time we recommend treating the area with an ointment that supports the healing process and at the same time has a soothing effect.
Depending on the intensity of the treatment and the patient's individual circumstances, the reactions mentioned above vary from person to person. Downtime is 3 to 7 days, depending on treatment intensity.
The formation of new collagen and elastic fibres takes several weeks, however, so the improvement in the skin's appearance can only be assessed after about 4–8 weeks. An optimal result, which lasts several years, is achieved with at least three treatments at intervals of four to six weeks, although individual lifestyle (sun, smoking, etc.) always plays a decisive role.
Treatment with the fractional laser, based on the skin's natural capacity for regeneration, is regarded as one of the most modern methods of skin renewal and skin tightening. Unsightly scars are gently removed or smoothed with the laser procedure.
The laser beam works on the skin at individual points. The energy of the laser is split into a thousand tiny dots that penetrate into deeper layers of the skin. Thanks to the pinpoint thermal effect of the laser beam, skin renewal is stimulated and the formation of new collagen fibres is promoted. This refines the skin structure, pigment spots disappear, and scars and fine lines are visibly reduced, depending on severity, after the very first application.
In treatment with the CO2 laser, scars on the face, neck and hands are gently smoothed. Through the thermal power of the laser, the upper layer of skin is removed, while the regeneration of the skin and the production of collagen fibres are stimulated at the same time. Because the skin is hit by the laser at individual points, parts of the tissue remain undamaged, which has a positive effect on the duration of the healing process, which lasts only a few days (usually 3–5 days).
For deeper scars, the treatment may need to be repeated to achieve the desired result. The treatment result and healing time depend on individual factors. The specialist doctors will be happy to advise you comprehensively on treatment options with the CO2 laser for scars and acne scars at the Dermacare institute.
The laser treatment takes between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the size of the skin area to be treated. Before the laser treatment, the skin is numbed with an anaesthetic cream, which needs up to 60 minutes to take effect.
The procedure with a CO2 laser is almost painless and is carried out as an outpatient procedure. When the CO2 laser is used to remove pigment spots, success comes very quickly compared with other methods of skin renewal such as peels, creams and ointments. Results are visible after just one treatment or 3–7 days after it. The treatment promotes the formation of new skin and activates the body's own collagen production. Fine lines, scars and irregularities disappear, and the skin feels smooth, firm and fresh.
Treatment with the CO2 laser is a gentle and effective way of correcting the skin. Acne scars, pigment spots and stretch marks, also known as pregnancy stretch marks, are often perceived as bothersome and can be effectively removed with fractional laser therapy.
The effect of the CO2 laser is based on activating the skin's natural regeneration mechanisms. In the first days after treatment the uppermost layer of skin peels off and is replaced by a new one, and the whole appearance of the skin is refined and smoothed. At the same time, the stimulated collagen production provides new firmness and elasticity, and fine lines and small scars disappear or are markedly reduced.
Noticeable results appear after the very first treatment. Experience shows that three to five treatments are needed to reach the desired treatment result. The treatments take place at intervals of four to six weeks.
After laser treatment the skin is tightened and refined, and an even complexion creates a fresh overall impression.
Pigmentation disorders and spots that appear with the natural ageing process of the skin can often be successfully removed after a single treatment with the CO2 laser. Smaller fine lines and scars are also visibly reduced after one treatment. To smooth wrinkles permanently, several sessions are usually needed. The surface of deeper scars can be smoothed with the CO2 laser so that they are less visible.
Depending on skin condition, three to five treatments at intervals of four to six weeks are recommended for an optimal result.
In a personal consultation we can give you a more precise assessment of the individual treatment result you can expect.
After treatment with the CO2 laser the skin may be red and feel like sunburn. Cooling the treated area is, however, not advised, so as not to interrupt the desired healing process. Wound ointments and moisturising creams relieve possible discomfort and speed up healing in the days after treatment. As long as there is still flaking, it should not be covered with make-up (risk of tattooing). Crusts should not be scratched off or rubbed away after showering.
In the first 10 days, hot environments (sauna, hot showers…) should be avoided. Since the newly formed skin is very sensitive, direct sun exposure should be avoided for at least 4 weeks after treatment; after the crusts have fallen off, we recommend using SPF 50+ or higher several times a day. If you are prone to herpes, taking herpes prophylaxis for about one week after treatment is advisable. A follow-up check takes place after about four weeks.
CO2 laser treatment is one of the minimally invasive treatments and offers a particularly gentle yet effective way of renewing the skin and smoothing wrinkles. When the laser is used correctly by trained doctors, possible risks and side effects are comparatively low. Allergic reactions or risks such as those of surgical procedures can be ruled out with laser treatment.
Redness and slight swelling after treatment, as well as the formation of a crust on the treated skin area, are normal and, like possible itching, are part of the skin's healing process. Superficial, small skin injuries that may bleed are also harmless. Pigment changes of the skin occur rarely and only disappear after a few weeks. In rare cases cold sores occur, which is why we recommend taking prophylaxis if you are prone to herpes.
Since the CO2 laser should be used on untanned skin, we recommend avoiding extended sunbathing and sunbed visits for about 4 weeks before treatment with the CO2 laser at the Dermacare institute in Vienna. If you are known to be prone to herpes, taking herpes prophylaxis after the treatment may be advisable.
Since sunlight promotes skin aging, we generally recommend regular application of a suitable sunscreen. After the laser treatment, direct sunlight should be avoided for at least 4 weeks. We recommend using SPF 50+ several times a day.
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