CO₂ Laser Resurfacing: Clinical Preparation and Step-by-Step Application

– Aesthetic preparation for ActiveFX (CO₂ laser resurfacing)
– Application of topical anesthetics
– Application of 23% lidocaine with 3.5% tetracaine.
 

– Protocols for regional anesthesia:
 

- Infraorbital nerve block
- Frontal nerve block.
 

– Setup of the CO₂ laser machine for skin resurfacing:
 

- Energy settings and depth control
- Fractional vs. fully ablative approaches.
 

– Step-by-step video demonstration of CO₂ laser resurfacing application.