{"id":54,"date":"2026-08-29T22:06:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T22:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ozlemhelvacioglu.com\/tedavi\/femilift-lazer\/"},"modified":"2026-09-12T11:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T11:52:20","slug":"fraksiyonel-co2-lazer","status":"publish","type":"treatment","link":"https:\/\/www.ozlemhelvacioglu.com\/en\/tedavi\/fraksiyonel-co2-lazer\/","title":{"rendered":"Fractional CO2 Laser"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Fractional CO\u2082 laser creates controlled microscopic treatment columns in the skin to stimulate a renewal response. It may be considered for selected atrophic acne scars, particularly boxcar and rolling scars, when scar depth and skin characteristics are suitable. Parameters and treatment intervals should be individualized. Whether it is combined with radiofrequency microneedling, subcision or another method depends on dermatological assessment.<\/h2>\n<p>Fractional CO\u2082 laser is an ablative laser approach that creates periodic microscopic treatment columns on the skin surface. Leaving untreated areas around the treatment supports healing. This page explains the dermatological skin rejuvenation context.<\/p>\n<h2>In which situations can it be evaluated?<\/h2>\n<p>Treatment may be discussed after examination for atrophic acne scars, selected surgical or traumatic scars, textural changes associated with sun damage and fine lines. Scar type, location and the expected outcome influence suitability; not every scar responds in the same way.<\/p>\n<h2>Examination and planning<\/h2>\n<p>Skin tone, recent tanning, scar depth, herpes history, medications used and wound healing are evaluated. The procedure may be postponed in case of active infection, active skin disease or uncontrolled sun exposure. Parameters and treatment area are selected according to the individual.<\/p>\n<h2>Recovery process<\/h2>\n<p>Redness, burning, swelling, crusting and temporary darkening may occur after treatment. Cleansing, moisturizing and sun-protection advice is individualized. Picking at crusts or restarting active products too early may interfere with healing.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the risks?<\/h2>\n<p>There is a risk of prolonged redness, infection, herpes flare-up, darkening, lightening and rarely scarring. The risk varies depending on the skin tone, treatment intensity and care. Increased pain, discharge, blistering or fever require evaluation.<\/p>\n<h2>How it differs from other scar treatments<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/tedavi\/sivilce-akne-tedavisi\/\">Active acne<\/a> it should be checked first. <a href=\"\/en\/tedavi\/altin-igne\/\">Radiofrequency Microneedling<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/tedavi\/kimyasal-peeling\/\">Chemical Peel<\/a> have different effect and recovery profiles. Results are gradual; scar-free skin or a fixed number of sessions cannot be guaranteed.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fractional CO2 laser is an ablative skin-resurfacing approach that may be considered after dermatologic assessment for acne scars, selected other scars and textural irregularities.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":150,"template":"","treatment_category":[15],"class_list":["post-54","treatment","type-treatment","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ozlemhelvacioglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/treatment\/54","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ozlemhelvacioglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/treatment"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ozlemhelvacioglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/treatment"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ozlemhelvacioglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/treatment\/54\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191,"href":"https:\/\/www.ozlemhelvacioglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/treatment\/54\/revisions\/191"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ozlemhelvacioglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ozlemhelvacioglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"treatment_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ozlemhelvacioglu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/treatment_category?post=54"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}