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FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER SCAR REDUCTION - ACNE & SURGICAL SCAR RESURFACING
Transform the texture and appearance of your skin with Fractional CO2 Laser Scar Reduction at Bella Mai. Located in our Grays clinic, we specialise in the advanced resurfacing of acne pits, surgical incisions, and trauma scars. Whether you are struggling with deep ice-pick acne scars, raised C-section marks, or self-harm scars, our medical-grade laser works by vaporising damaged tissue and triggering collagen remodeling to flatten, smooth, and blend scar tissue with your natural skin. Award-winning practitioner Terri Tibbles provides a compassionate, clinical approach to help you reclaim your skin confidence.
WATCH: TARGETED SCAR REMODELING WITH FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER
Fractional CO2 Laser Scar Reduction
CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing Tummy Tuck Scar
CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing Tummy Tuck Scar
How Co2 Fractional Laser Works
Fractional CO2 Laser Scar Reduction Treatment Prices
Consultation/Patch Test - £20
Small Area - from £75
Medium Area - from £110
Large Area - from £160
You will need to book a consultation before any treatment booking. Scars should be at least 6-12 months old.
⚠️ IMPORTANT PAYMENT NOTICE — PLEASE READ
A standard, non-refundable Booking Fee is strictly required to secure your appointment slot. The remaining balance must be settled at the clinic desk on the day of your treatment via card or cash.
💳 WANT TO SPREAD THE COST?
We offer total payment flexibility! If you prefer to split your treatment total into 3 easy, interest-free monthly instalments, simply select the "Pay in Full" option at checkout and pay securely using PayPal.
Clinic Founder, Award Winning Specialist & Advanced Practitioner:
With over 20 years of elite aesthetic experience, active membership in the British Medical Laser Association (BMLA), and advanced Level 5 and 7 credentials in aesthetic practice, my approach to Fractional CO2 Laser Scar Reduction centres on precise tissue pathology and high-calibre laser physics. Operating under strict Laser Protection Advisor (LPA) standards, this advanced medical-grade therapy delivers targeted microscopic columns of thermal energy deep into compromised dermal layers. This precise process vaporises rigid, fibrous scar tissue while leaving the surrounding healthy skin intact, accelerating epidermal healing. By custom-calibrating ablation depth and thermal energy to your specific scar type, I safely trigger an intense cascade of neo-collagenesis that breaks down old scar architecture, flattens raised tissue, and rebuilds a flawlessly smooth, soft, and beautifully uniform skin texture.
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The Science of Repair: How CO2 Laser Remodels Scars
Scars are a natural part of the skin’s healing process, forming when the dermis (the deeper layer of the skin) is damaged by injury, surgery, or burns. As new tissue replaces the old, the resulting collagen fibers often have a different texture and appearance than the surrounding skin. At Bella Mai, we use the Fractional CO2 laser to intervene in this process, using a wavelength highly absorbed by water to precisely vaporise damaged layers and reveal smoother, healthier skin.
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Collagen Remodelling: The laser creates microscopic columns of ablation, leaving surrounding tissue intact. This triggers a wound-healing response that stimulates fibroblasts to produce fresh collagen and elastin, softening tough scar tissue over time.
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Structural Resurfacing: By removing the outermost layer of damaged skin, we promote a more even skin contour. This is vital for scars with irregular textures or uneven edges.
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Flattening & Tightening: The heat generated contracts existing collagen fibers, resulting in firmer skin. For hypertrophic or keloid scars, the laser reduces the thickness of overgrown tissue, flattening the appearance for a more natural look.
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Pigmentation Correction: CO2 lasers target hyperpigmentation around the scar, helping it blend more seamlessly with your natural skin tone.
Specialised Scar Targets
Every individual is different, and we tailor our laser parameters to your specific scar type.
Acne Scar Resurfacing
Acne scars can appear on the face, back, and arms, often leaving behind a texture that affects self-confidence. We specialise in treating all five major types:
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Ice Pick Scars: Deep, narrow, pitted scars.
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Rolling Scars: Large depressions with sloping edges.
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Box Scars: Depressions with sharply defined edges.
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Atrophic Scars: Flat, thin, or depressed scars.
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Hypertrophic/Keloid: Thick, lumpy scars.
Surgical & Trauma Scars
We provide clinical restoration for scars resulting from C-sections, tummy tucks, breast augmentations, and minor surgeries (such as mole removal). We also offer a compassionate, private environment for the reduction of self-harm scars or scars relating to pregnancy.
The Bella Mai Advantage: Combined Therapy
At our Grays clinic, we often recommend a two-stage approach for total scar transformation. We perform Fractional CO2 Laser treatments first to flatten the scar and improve the skin’s texture. Once the surface is smooth and the tissue has matured (usually 3–6 months), many of our clients move on to Medical Scar Camouflaging. This medical pigment tattooing treatment conceals any remaining color difference, providing the ultimate "invisible" result.
Every individual is different, and the effectiveness of the treatment will differ from client to client. Unfortunately, we are unable to treat sensitive skin with conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis with this treatment.
Some darker Fitzpatrick skin types can also be more challenging to treat because the skin contains more melanin. Melanin in some skin tones is stimulated by trauma to the skin. The Fractional CO2 is an ablative laser that causes controlled skin trauma, aiming to encourage collagen growth. Due to this, it will stimulate pigment and cause pigmentation in some skin tones. Fitzpatrick's V and VI are unsuitable for the treatment.
We do require you to come for a follow-up appointment at 4-6 weeks to see how you are healing. You can contact us anytime before this is you have any questions.
You will need to book a consultation for this treatment before booking the treatment, so we can tailor your plan to your needs. Full aftercare product advice is given with every treatment. Strict adherence to aftercare is a must. You and your therapist will discuss and design a plan that best suits you.
Fractional CO2 Laser Scar Reduction FAQs
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