10/23/2026
CO₂ Laser Recovery: What’s Normal?
The glow-up takes a little healing!
After a CO₂ laser treatment, it’s completely normal for your skin to experience redness, swelling, warmth, and a sunburn-like sensation. Your skin is working hard to repair itself and build fresh, healthy collagen!
Here’s what you can typically expect during recovery:
❤️ Redness & Swelling: These are common in the first few days and gradually improve as your skin heals. Redness may last longer depending on the intensity of your treatment.
✨ Peeling & Flaking: As your skin renews itself, you may notice tiny crusts, dryness, or peeling. Let your skin shed naturally—don’t pick or pull at it!
💧 Hydration Is Key: Follow your provider’s aftercare instructions, keep your skin moisturized with approved products, and avoid active ingredients until your provider says it’s safe to resume them.
☀️ Protect Your Results: Avoid direct sun exposure and use sun protection as directed by your provider.
💕 Be Patient With Your Skin: Healing takes time, and everyone’s recovery is different. Your skin may look worse before it looks better, but the beautiful results are worth the patience!
⚠️ Remember: Increasing pain, worsening redness or swelling, fever, pus, or other signs of infection are not something to ignore. Contact your provider if you experience these symptoms.
Have questions about your CO₂ laser recovery? We’re here to help you every step of the way!
📍 Your skin journey starts at Fresh Aesthetics.
