Advanced CO₂ resurfacing, tuned to your skin
NexDerm treats with the Tetra PRO CO₂ laser by DEKA, a single platform that ranges from the no-downtime CoolPeel® refresh to deeper resurfacing for more significant concerns. The right depth is chosen with clinical judgment, at a consultation, for your skin and your goals.
One laser, a range of depth
CO₂ lasers are a long-established standard for improving wrinkles, scarring, sun damage, and skin laxity. Traditionally, stronger results meant more downtime. The Tetra PRO changes that trade-off: its controllable energy delivery lets your provider dial treatment from a light, superficial refresh to a deeper resurfacing session, matched to your skin type, tone, and how much recovery time you can take.
That means your plan is built around your skin and your schedule, not a fixed setting. Individual results vary, and candidacy is determined clinically.
The Tetra PRO CO₂ by DEKA
NexDerm treats with the Tetra PRO, a premium CO₂ laser platform from DEKA. Precise, controllable energy delivery is what lets one system range from the gentle, no-downtime CoolPeel® refresh to deeper resurfacing, so your treatment is matched to your skin, not a fixed setting.
What CO₂ resurfacing can address
Whether a treatment is appropriate for any given concern is decided at your consultation.
Fine lines & wrinkles
From early fine lines to deeper, more established wrinkles.
Tone & texture
Rough, uneven, or dull-looking skin, and enlarged-looking pores.
Sun damage & age spots
Photodamage, brown spots, and the mottled look of long-term sun exposure.
Pigmentation & redness
Uneven pigmentation and background redness, where clinically suitable.
Scars
Acne, surgical, and trauma scars, sequenced by scar type.
Crepiness & laxity
Under-eye crepiness and mild skin laxity in appropriate candidates.
Two ways to treat
CoolPeel®: the light, no-downtime option
An award-winning, superficial CO₂ treatment that delivers the benefits of resurfacing while limiting heat to the surrounding skin, so results come with minimal downtime. A good fit for smoothing fine lines, softening texture and pores, and restoring glow. Full-face treatment is quick, and it is suitable for a wide range of skin types. Many patients choose a short series for best results.
Deeper resurfacing: when concerns run deeper
For deeper wrinkles, more advanced scarring, or greater laxity, the same laser can be taken deeper for more significant improvement. Stronger treatments involve more recovery time, which your provider will explain clearly so you can plan around it.
Treatment depth, settings, and expectations are set individually at your consultation. Individual results vary.
More than cosmetic
Because it resurfaces sun-damaged skin, CO₂ laser treatment can improve the appearance and health of photodamaged skin, the cumulative UV damage that also gives rise to precancerous changes. By treating that sun-damaged surface, laser resurfacing may, for some patients, help lower the likelihood of certain skin cancers developing in the treated area. Whether this applies to you is a clinical judgment made with your provider, alongside regular skin examinations. It is not a substitute for skin cancer screening.
Not just for the face
Tetra PRO treatments can be tailored to more than the face. Depending on your concern and candidacy, treatment areas can include the face, neck and décolletage, chest, arms, hands, stomach, back, knees, and legs, as well as specific scars and stretch marks.
What to expect
Consultation
Your skin, goals, and history are reviewed, the right depth is chosen, and costs and downtime are explained openly before anything is scheduled.
Treatment
Sessions are comfortable; a numbing cream may be used for added comfort. A lighter CoolPeel is quick, while deeper treatments take a little longer.
Healing
Skin is typically pink or warm, like a sunburn, for a few days as fresh skin emerges. Keeping skin hydrated and protected is important, and you’ll get clear aftercare guidance.
Results
Many patients notice a healthier glow and smoother texture early, with continued improvement over the following weeks. A short series may be recommended for best results.
Common questions
What is CoolPeel?
CoolPeel is a superficial CO₂ laser treatment performed on the Tetra PRO. It targets the outer, damaged layer of skin to reveal fresher skin underneath, while limiting excess heat, which is what keeps downtime minimal compared with traditional CO₂ resurfacing.
How is the Tetra PRO different from an older CO₂ laser?
Traditional CO₂ lasers deliver strong results but often with significant downtime while the skin heals. The Tetra PRO lets your provider precisely control how much energy is delivered and how deep it goes, so treatment can range from a gentle refresh to deeper resurfacing, customized to your skin rather than a single fixed setting.
How much downtime is there?
It depends on depth. A light CoolPeel usually means a day or two of redness, like a mild sunburn, with little interruption to daily life. Deeper resurfacing involves more recovery. Your provider will tell you what to expect before you book.
Does it hurt? Is numbing used?
Most patients tolerate treatment well. A numbing cream may be used for additional comfort, especially for deeper sessions.
How many treatments will I need?
It depends on your goals. A series of treatments spaced a few weeks apart is common for lighter resurfacing; a personalized plan is set at your consultation.
Is it safe for my skin tone?
CO₂ resurfacing can be performed across a range of skin types, with settings adjusted for your skin. Candidacy and the safest approach for your skin tone are determined at your consultation.
Can it be combined with other treatments?
Often, yes. Laser is frequently sequenced with treatments like microneedling, regenerative options, or injectables. Timing and safety are planned by your provider.
Ready to talk about laser resurfacing?
Start with a consultation. You’ll get an honest assessment of whether CO₂ laser is right for your skin, which depth suits your goals, and what it costs, before you decide.