Solaria CO2
Fractional ablative CO2 laser resurfacing
What is Solaria CO2?
Solaria is a fractional ablative CO2 laser. It vaporizes tiny columns of skin while leaving untreated skin in between so the surface can heal faster than fully ablative resurfacing. Downtime is longer than Morpheus8 or Lumecca.
Fractional CO2 resurfacing
Downtime scales dependent upon intensity
Texture, sun damage & scar revision
Recovery
Social downtime is commonly about 7–10 days for moderate settings. Redness can last weeks.
Results
New surface after about a week. Collagen remodeling continues for months, often peaking around 3 months.
Where Does Solaria CO2 Treat?
How Does It Work?
Consent, cleanse, and photos, then strong topical anesthetic. Eye protection is required. Scanned passes follow. Immediate frosting of treated points is expected. This is not a lunchtime laser.
About 20–30 minutes of lasing for a full face; visits are longer because of numbing.
1
Consultation & Assessment
2
Preparation & Treatment
3
Recovery & Results
Preparing for Your Treatment
Weeks before
Sun avoidance
Strict sun avoidance and SPF. Do not treat if you are sunburned.
1 week before
Pause actives
Stop retinoids and acids if instructed. Do not stop prescription medicines without that prescriber.
Day of treatment
Arrive prepared
Not pregnant or nursing. No active infection or cold sore. Have a ride home, a hat, and recovery supplies ready. Fill an antiviral if prescribed.
Aftercare & Recovery
Days 0–3
Wound care
Keep ointment on. Follow the clinic cleanser exactly. No picking. No exercise or extra heat.
Days 3–7
Let crusts fall
Grid-pattern crusts are expected. They must fall off on their own.
Around days 7–10
Return to public
Many people can use mineral makeup if cleared. SPF is required.
Weeks 2–6
Pinkness is normal
Actives wait until the provider clears them. Keep protecting the skin from sun.
Important Safety Information
This treatment may not be suitable if you:
Active infection or active herpes outbreak Pregnancy or breastfeeding Active acne cysts in the field Recent isotretinoin within the provider’s wait window Prior radiation to the area Keloid-prone healing
Important: This list is not exhaustive. Please discuss your medical history during your consultation to ensure this treatment is safe for you.