Excessive sun exposure can leave the skin looking uneven, tired, and damaged. Fine lines, brown spots, and rough texture often appear more noticeable after summer fades. Fractional CO2 treatments are one of the most advanced ways to restore smoother, healthier skin just in time for cooler weather.
Dr. Jill Sohayda personally oversees every treatment plan at Essex MedSpa in Littleton, CO. A double board-certified physician, Dr. Sohayda earned her M.D. from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine and advanced laser training from the Rocky Mountain Laser College. She brings decades of clinical expertise to fractional CO2 resurfacing, ensuring precision and safety with every session.
Why Fall Is Ideal for Fractional CO2 Treatments
Fall is considered the best season for fractional CO2 because skin recovers more comfortably away from the intense summer sun. Lower UV levels reduce the risk of complications and help results last longer. Starting treatments in the fall also gives your skin time to heal before holiday gatherings, photographs, and end-of-year celebrations.
How Fractional CO2 Restores Skin After Summer
Fractional CO2 treatments utilize a laser to create microscopic columns in the skin, stimulating collagen renewal. This process addresses multiple signs of sun damage at once, making it an excellent post-summer option. Some of the most common improvements include:
- Wrinkle reduction: Fine lines and deeper creases soften as new collagen builds beneath the skin.
- Sun damage repair: Pigmentation, freckles, and sun spots fade as damaged cells are replaced.
- Scar remodeling: Acne scars and textural irregularities smooth out with collagen regeneration.
- Smaller pores: Laser energy tightens pore openings, creating a more refined surface.
Because fractional CO2 works beneath the skin, results continue to improve for months as the skin rebuilds collagen. By winter, most patients see a smoother texture and healthier skin tone.
Recovery and Results You Can Expect
Fractional CO2 is minimally invasive, but it does require a short recovery period. Most patients experience redness and peeling for several days before fresh, renewed skin appears.
Improvements typically become noticeable within weeks and continue to develop for three to six months. A study published in the Indian Dermatology Online Journal found that fractional CO2 laser treatment significantly improved scar appearance, with patients showing a marked decrease in pigmentation, thickness, and stiffness after 16 weeks. These results highlight how fractional CO2 supports visible skin renewal within a relatively short timeframe.
Look Refreshed for the Holidays
Fall is the smart season to schedule fractional CO2 resurfacing. Essex MedSpa helps patients reverse summer sun damage and renew confidence before winter festivities. Call Essex MedSpa in Littleton at 303-973-3683 to book your fractional CO2 in the fall and enjoy radiant, holiday-ready skin.