Introducing HELIX CO₂ Laser to SKN Dermatology
HELIX CO₂ LASER is here
We are excited to announce the newest device at our practice: the HELIX CO₂ Laser.
At SKN Dermatology, we carefully evaluate and introduce technologies that deliver meaningful, long-term results. This advanced laser resurfacing system represents a new generation of fractional CO₂ technology designed to improve skin quality at both the surface and deeper structural level.
HELIX offers a highly customizable approach to skin rejuvenation, allowing treatments to be tailored to your individual concerns, skin type, and desired outcome. Most importantly, it provides excellent results.
In this blog, we’ll explore:
What sets HELIX CO₂ Laser apart from traditional resurfacing
The skin concerns HELIX is designed to treat
How HELIX stimulates collagen and improves skin structure
What to expect from treatment and recovery
Who may be a good candidate
WHAT MAKES HELIX CO₂ LASER DIFFERENT
CO2 Lasers are the most aggressive laser resurfacing devices. They are known to provide excellent results but traditionally require significant recovery and downtime.
HELIX is a next-generation fractional CO₂ laser that uses controlled thermal energy to create precise micro-channels in the skin. These micro-injuries trigger the body’s natural healing response while preserving surrounding tissue. The result is powerful resurfacing with excellent results, but with enhanced control and flexibility compared to traditional CO₂ lasers.
The HELIX platform allows providers to adjust depth, density, and energy delivery, making it possible to use less aggressive settings and address early signs of aging or higher settings for more advanced concerns within the same system.
SKIN CONCERNS HELIX CAN ADDRESS
HELIX CO₂ Laser is designed to improve both skin tone and texture and is commonly used to treat:
Fine lines, crepiness, and deeper wrinkles
Acne scarring and surgical scars
Sun damage and pigmentation irregularities
Uneven texture and enlarged pores
Loss of firmness and skin laxity
Because treatments are customizable, different areas of the face and body can be addressed with varying intensity based on individual needs.
Example: Intense treatment for lines around the mouth or eyes and lighter treatment for the entire face.
COLLAGEN STIMULATION AND LONG-TERM RESULTS
One of the key benefits of HELIX is its ability to stimulate collagen production deep within the skin. By delivering controlled thermal energy to the dermal layers, HELIX activates fibroblasts responsible for collagen and elastin production. This leads to improvements in skin firmness, smoothness, and overall quality over several months following treatment.
TREATMENT EXPERIENCE AND RECOVERY
The treatment experience and downtime depend on the settings selected for your personalized plan.
Lighter treatments may involve mild redness and flaking for a few days.
Deeper resurfacing may include oozing, swelling, and peeling for several days.
Your provider will guide you through expectations, aftercare, and recovery depending on your desired results and time frame for downtime.
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE?
HELIX is well-suited for patients looking for visible, long-term skin improvement rather than mild, temporary enhancement.
It is ideal for individuals concerned with aging, wrinkles, crepiness, scarring, sun damage, or overall skin quality.
Due to the customizable settings of this device, it can provide excellent results for a younger patient needing mild textural improvement and prevention of aging, and also for a patient with deeper wrinkles and aging of the skin.
A consultation is essential to determine candidacy and customize the treatment approach.
READY TO LEARN MORE?
A personalized consultation will help determine if HELIX is right for you—schedule your visit with SKN Dermatology to learn how this advanced technology can restore smoother, healthier, more resilient skin.