CO2 Laser — Tetra CoolPeel
The kind of skin that makes people wonder what you're doing differently.
There's a category of skin concern that no serum reaches. The fine texture that's been building since your early thirties. The sun damage that foundation no longer quite covers. The dullness that a good night's sleep used to fix but doesn't anymore. These aren't skincare problems. They're skin problems — and they need something that works at a different level entirely.
CoolPeel is a fractional CO2 laser treatment that resurfaces the skin by removing the outermost damaged layers and triggering a rebuilding process underneath. The result is smoother texture, improved tone, reduced lines, and the kind of clarity that makes people ask if you've changed your skincare routine, moved somewhere with better air, or simply started doing something right.
You have. This is it.
What it Treats:
CoolPeel delivers the resurfacing results of a traditional CO2 laser with significantly less downtime — making it possible to get real improvement without disappearing for two weeks. It works at the surface level with precision, targeting damaged skin cells while leaving the surrounding tissue intact to support faster healing.
CoolPeel effectively addresses:
Fine lines and surface wrinkles · Uneven skin texture · Enlarged pores · Sun damage and pigmentation · Dull or tired-looking skin · Early signs of skin laxity · Overall skin quality and radiance
DEKA CO2 LASER TREATMENT
In addition to the Tetra CoolPeel setting, the same device offers the Deka CO2 setting — a traditional, high-powered CO2 treatment that operates at significantly higher energy levels to deliver more substantial results in fewer sessions.
How it differs from Tetra CoolPeel:
The Tetra CoolPeel is a surface-level resurfacing treatment designed for real improvement with manageable downtime — typically five to seven days. The Deka CO2 setting uses considerably higher energy to achieve deeper, more intensive resurfacing — producing more significant results but with a more involved recovery period.
For the right candidate with the right concerns, the Deka setting can deliver outcomes that CoolPeel alone doesn't reach.
A thorough consultation is required before any Deka CO2 treatment — without exception. This is not a treatment that should be approached without a detailed discussion of your skin type, skin tone, concerns, medical history, pre-treatment preparation, and post-treatment care. Emily will use the consultation to determine whether this treatment is appropriate for you and to walk you through exactly what to expect at every stage of the process.
If you're interested in exploring whether Deka CO2 is right for your skin, the consultation is the right first step.
What to Expect:
During treatment, most clients feel a warm, prickling sensation. Rather than topical numbing cream, NEA uses the Zimmer Cryo 6 — a medical-grade skin cooling system that delivers a controlled flow of chilled air to the treatment area during the procedure. The Zimmer Cryo 6 is used in clinical settings globally for patient comfort during laser and energy-based treatments — cooling the skin continuously to manage sensation and protect the tissue throughout the session. Most clients find the combination of the Cryo 6 cooling and the precision of the Tetra CoolPeel technology makes the treatment significantly more comfortable than they expected.
Immediately after, your skin will be red, warm, and feel similar to a moderate sunburn. This is normal, expected, and temporary. Over the next two to four days, the skin will begin to peel and flake as the treated surface sheds. This is the process — it means it's working.
Most clients are comfortable returning to normal activities within five to seven days with appropriate makeup coverage. Sun protection is non-negotiable during healing and for several weeks after.
Emily will provide detailed aftercare instructions before you leave — following them properly is what separates a good result from a great one.
Results:
When: Initial improvement visible once peeling resolves, around day 5–7. Continued improvement over 3 to 6 months as collagen remodels
How long: Results are long-lasting, particularly for texture and tone. Maintenance treatments are recommended once or twice annually to sustain and build on results
What affects it: Skin type, degree of damage, sun exposure history, aftercare compliance, and SPF habits going forward
One treatment delivers meaningful improvement. A series — typically two to three sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart — delivers transformational results, particularly for clients with more significant sun damage or textural concerns.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
CoolPeel is suitable for adults with Fitzpatrick skin types I through III who want real improvement in skin quality, texture, and tone. If you have a history of keloid scarring, active acne, cold sores, or are taking certain medications including Accutane, this treatment may not be appropriate — Emily will review your history at consultation.
If you have a deeper skin tone, please book a consultation before proceeding. CO2 laser requires careful assessment for darker skin types, and Emily will be direct with you about whether this is the right treatment for your skin or whether an alternative approach makes more sense.
Timing matters too. CoolPeel is best scheduled during autumn and winter months when sun exposure is naturally lower — not because summer is impossible, but because protecting resurfaced skin from UV is both easier and more important than most people realize.
The Questions People Actually Ask:
01. How much downtime do I actually need to plan for? Honestly — five to seven days before you feel comfortable in public without coverage. The redness and peeling peak around days two to three and resolve from there. Plan around anything important. Don't schedule this the week before a major event, a holiday, or anything that requires you to look camera-ready.
02. Is it painful? Most clients describe the sensation as intense warmth or mild prickling — uncomfortable but entirely tolerable. The post-treatment period feels like a sunburn for the first day or two. Most people are surprised it's more manageable than they expected.
03. I have darker skin. Can I still do this? Possibly, but it requires proper assessment first. CO2 laser carries a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in deeper skin tones, and Emily will be honest with you about whether CoolPeel is appropriate for your skin type or whether a different treatment would get you better results more safely. Book a consultation and get the real answer.
04. How is CoolPeel different from a regular CO2 laser? Traditional CO2 laser delivers deeper resurfacing with more dramatic results — and significantly more downtime, often two weeks or more. CoolPeel uses the same laser technology but targets only the very surface of the skin, delivering meaningful improvement with a recovery measured in days rather than weeks. For most people, it's the right balance of result and recovery.
