Your consultation
We’ll look at your skin, talk through your goals, and review your skin tone, medications, healing history and recent sun exposure. Then we’ll recommend a treatment depth and a recovery timeline that works around your life. If a gentler option like IPL, SkinPen microneedling or Morpheus8 would suit you better, we’ll tell you.
Light or deep: you choose the downtime
A lighter treatment means a quicker recovery, while a deeper one delivers more dramatic renewal. Results keep improving for months as your skin builds new collagen. We’ll help you find the right balance for your skin, goals and calendar.
How to prepare
- Avoid tanning and sunburn for at least two weeks before treatment.
- Pause retinoids and exfoliating products as directed.
- Tell us if you’ve ever had cold sores, since we may start a preventive medication.
- Let us know if you’re pregnant or have any active skin condition.
- Plan a few quiet days at home after your session.
What to expect: downtime and aftercare
Downtime: about 3 to 7 days. We numb your skin first, and the treatment feels warm and prickly. Afterward, skin feels like a sunburn and looks red and swollen for a few days, then peels lightly as fresh skin appears. Most patients feel ready to go out with makeup in about a week.
- Cleanse gently and keep skin moisturized as directed.
- Stay out of the sun, and wear broad-spectrum sunscreen once healed.
- Let peeling skin come off on its own.
- Restart active products when your provider gives the okay.
We’ll check in on your healing, and you can call us anytime at 770-531-0998. If you notice signs of infection, severe pain or anything that worries you, call us right away.
Why choose Holistique for CO₂ laser in Gainesville?
We combine a careful skin assessment with thoughtful treatment planning. Our goal is beautiful results with a recovery designed around your skin and priorities. See current pricing and membership details.