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HOBBS & ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

CO2 Laser Resurfacing in Hobbs and Albuquerque, NM

There are treatments that improve the surface of your skin, and then there is CO2 laser resurfacing, which rebuilds it. Carbon dioxide lasers have been used in dermatology since the 1960s, and fractional CO2 technology remains the gold standard in ablative skin resurfacing because no other modality penetrates as deeply, stimulates as much collagen remodeling, or produces as dramatic a transformation in skin quality from a single treatment category.

When a patient comes to us with deep wrinkles, significant sun damage, textured acne scarring, or skin that has simply lost its vitality after decades of environmental exposure, CO2 resurfacing is often the most effective tool available.

At Younique Medical Spa, we use the Solaria Fractional CO2 Laser by InMode — an advanced platform that combines the proven power of traditional CO2 resurfacing with modern fractional technology for faster healing, reduced side effects, and highly customizable treatment depth. Solaria is FDA-cleared for ablative skin resurfacing and is available at both our Hobbs and Albuquerque locations.

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CO2 laser resurfacing is one of the most effective skin renewal treatments available, and it requires a provider who understands both the technology and your skin. Medical-grade skincare preparation is required for a minimum of 30 days before treatment. All CO2 treatments at Younique Medical Spa are performed by trained, certified providers.

MAXIMUM ABLATION DEPTH

>1000µm

Precision micro-spot penetration. The Solaria delivers RF-excited CO2 microbeam energy in a fractional pattern, creating thousands of microscopic columns of ablation while leaving surrounding tissue completely untouched.

OPTICAL ENERGY PER MICRO-SPOT

180 mJ

RF-excited CO2 microbeam delivery. By treating only a fraction of the skin surface in each pass, the body heals significantly faster — untreated tissue serves as a reservoir of healthy cells that accelerate the regenerative process.

INTERCHANGEABLE HANDPIECES

4 Tips

Face, surgical, and specialty applications. This fractional approach distinguishes modern CO2 resurfacing from the fully ablative lasers of previous decades — enabling more precise, customizable treatments.

HOW CO2 LASER RESURFACING WORKS

Controlled Ablation, Deep Collagen Remodeling, and New Skin Formation

CO2 laser energy at 10,600 nm is absorbed by water in the skin, allowing precise, controlled removal of damaged tissue while heating deeper layers to trigger repair.

During Treatment

Ablation: vaporizes targeted skin cells in a controlled way

Thermal effect: delivers heat into the dermis to activate healing

Dual benefit: removes damaged surface tissue and stimulates deeper regeneration

After Treatment

Fibroblast activation: cells produce new collagen and elastin

Skin renewal: fresh, healthier tissue replaces aged or damaged skin

Visible improvements: smoother texture, more even tone, increased firmness and elasticity

Why It's Customizable

Adjustable depth and energy: tailored to skin condition and goals

Fractional delivery: treats micro-zones while preserving surrounding tissue

Flexible intensity: lighter treatments for subtle refresh or deeper treatments for wrinkles, scars, and advanced sun damage

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Aging & Sun Damage

Fine lines and deeper wrinkles, particularly around the eyes, mouth, and forehead. Sun damage and photoaging including brown spots, uneven pigmentation, and rough texture. Loss of overall skin radiance, firmness, and clarity. Enlarged pores that have stretched over time due to reduced collagen support in the surrounding tissue.

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Scarring & Texture

Acne scarring, including rolling, boxcar, and shallow icepick scars that sit in the dermal layer. Surgical scars and post-traumatic scarring. Uneven skin texture and rough, dull surface quality. Stretch marks in treatable areas. Hyperpigmentation and melasma in appropriate skin types.

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Treatment Areas

Face (forehead, temples, periorbital, cheeks, nose, perioral, chin), neck, chest (décolleté), hands, eyelids. For patients with localized scars or benign lesions, the Solaria’s surgical tip allows precise, targeted treatment of smaller areas.

PREPARATION

Why We Require 30 Days of Medical-Grade Skincare Before Treatment

CO2 laser resurfacing is the most intensive skin treatment we offer, and properly prepared skin produces significantly better outcomes with fewer complications. We require all patients to be on a medical-grade skincare regimen for a minimum of 30 days before their CO2 treatment. This is a clinical requirement based on how the skin responds to ablative energy.

Medical-grade products containing active ingredients like retinoids, vitamin C, and targeted antioxidants condition the skin at a cellular level, improving its baseline health, accelerating cell turnover, and strengthening the dermal matrix before it is asked to undergo the stress of laser ablation and the subsequent healing process. Skin that has been properly prepared tolerates the procedure better, heals faster, produces more even results, and carries a lower risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Our Skincare Lines

We carry ZO Skin Health and Alastin at both locations and can help you select the right regimen based on your skin type and your treatment timeline. Your provider may also use our Aura face analyzer to evaluate your skin beneath the surface before recommending a prep protocol, ensuring the skincare plan addresses concerns you may not yet be able to see.
CO2 Laser Resurfacing

Our Results

WHAT TO EXPECT

Before, During, and After Your CO2 Resurfacing Treatment

Before Treatment

Consultation, skin check, and medical review. Your provider sets treatment depth, explains downtime, and confirms skin prep. Numbing cream is applied 45–60 minutes before your appointment.

During Treatment

The device delivers controlled CO2 energy across the skin. Feels warm and prickly. Takes 15–60 minutes depending on the area. Skin looks dotted and feels rough right after the session.

Recovery and Healing

Light treatment: 3–5 days of redness and mild peeling. Deeper treatment: 7–10 days with more peeling. Pinkness can last a few weeks. Follow simple aftercare: gentle cleansing, moisturizer, strict sun protection, no active products, and do not pick the skin.

How Results Develop

1–2 weeks: smoother, brighter skin. 6–12 weeks: improved tone, firmness, and texture. Up to 6 months: full collagen remodeling and final results.

CANDIDACY

Who Is a Good Candidate

Best for moderate to advanced concerns like sun damage, deep wrinkles, and acne scarring — especially if you can commit to the prep protocol and downtime. Fair to medium skin tones (Fitzpatrick types I–III) respond most predictably to CO2 resurfacing.

Patients who have been on a medical-grade skincare regimen and are in good overall health typically see the strongest outcomes. Our providers tailor every treatment to the individual patient, adjusting energy level, scanning pattern, and ablation depth to match your skin type and goals.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES

When Another Treatment May Be Better

Not suitable if pregnant, using isotretinoin recently, with active skin infections or conditions, or unable to follow the prep and recovery protocol. Darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick types IV–VI) carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

For patients with deeper complexions or those who cannot tolerate downtime, Morpheus8 Burst may be a safer and highly effective alternative — it delivers energy beneath the epidermis and significantly reduces pigmentation risk. This will be assessed during your consultation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CO2 Laser Resurfacing: What Patients Ask

Many patients achieve significant improvement with a single CO2 resurfacing session, particularly at deeper treatment settings. Patients who prefer less downtime may opt for a series of two to three lighter fractional treatments spaced approximately four to six weeks apart, building results gradually with shorter recovery periods each time. Your provider will recommend the approach that best balances your goals with your available downtime.
It depends on the depth of treatment. Lighter fractional passes typically involve three to five days of redness, mild swelling, and a sandpaper-like texture. Deeper treatments may require seven to ten days of more noticeable redness and peeling. Residual pinkness can last several weeks and fades gradually. Most patients plan to take five to seven days away from work and social commitments for a standard facial resurfacing.
Topical numbing cream is applied for 45 to 60 minutes before treatment, and most patients describe the sensation during the procedure as warm and prickly, similar to a sunburn. Deeper passes may feel more intense, and your provider can adjust settings and pacing to keep you comfortable throughout the session.
Medical-grade skincare with active ingredients like retinoids and vitamin C conditions your skin at a cellular level, improving its resilience, accelerating cell turnover, and strengthening the dermal matrix. Skin that has been properly prepared heals faster, tolerates the laser better, and produces more even results with a lower risk of pigmentation complications. This requirement is clinically grounded and directly impacts the quality of your outcome.
CO2 resurfacing carries a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick types IV through VI). Some patients with deeper complexions can be treated carefully with conservative settings, but your provider may recommend Morpheus8 Burst as a safer alternative — since it delivers energy beneath the epidermis and significantly reduces pigmentation risk. This will be assessed during your consultation.
The new skin that forms after CO2 resurfacing is genuinely new tissue built by your own biology, and the structural improvements in collagen and skin quality are long-lasting. That said, your skin will continue to age naturally and accumulate new sun damage over time. Diligent sun protection, a consistent medical-grade skincare routine, and periodic maintenance treatments help preserve and extend the results for years.
Yes. CO2 resurfacing pairs well with neuromodulators and fillers for comprehensive facial rejuvenation, with PRP for enhanced healing and collagen stimulation, and with our IV infusions for nutritional support during recovery. Your provider will recommend the right sequencing and timing for any combination plan. Treatments like Morpheus8 Burst can be used between CO2 sessions for ongoing skin maintenance.
The face is the most common treatment area and includes the forehead, temples, periorbital region, cheeks, nose, perioral area, and chin. The neck, chest (décolleté), hands, and eyelids can also be treated. For patients with localized scars or benign lesions, the Solaria’s surgical tip allows precise, targeted treatment of smaller areas.

AVAILABLE AT BOTH LOCATIONS

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CO2 laser resurfacing produces the kind of results that lighter treatments cannot replicate, and it requires a provider who understands both the technology and your skin.

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Solaria Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing is available at both our Hobbs and Albuquerque, New Mexico locations. Medical-grade skincare preparation (minimum 30 days) is required before treatment. All procedures are performed by trained, certified providers.