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CO2 Laser Resurfacing Before & After

Documented CO2 laser resurfacing results from patients of this practice, performed by Dr. Brandon T. Beal. Ablative CO2 resurfacing can soften fine lines, improve texture and tone, and refresh sun-damaged skin — on the full face or in targeted areas like under the eyes, and often combined with eyelid surgery or scar treatment. Results vary by individual, and a consultation is required.

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Full-Face Resurfacing

Several patients shown from multiple angles. Each pair is the same patient, before and after.

Full-face CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, front view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Full-face resurfacing — front view
Full-face CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, profile view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — profile view
Full-face CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, oblique view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — oblique view
Full-face CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, opposite oblique view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — opposite oblique view
Full-face CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, front view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Full-face resurfacing — front view
Full-face CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, oblique view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — oblique view
Full-face CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, opposite oblique view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — opposite oblique view
CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, profile view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Full-face resurfacing — profile view
CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, opposite profile view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — opposite profile view
Male full-face CO2 laser resurfacing before and after — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Full-face resurfacing
Male full-face CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, second view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — second view

Under-Eye Resurfacing

Under-eye CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, front view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Under-eye resurfacing — front view
Under-eye CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, second view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — second view
Under-eye CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, oblique view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — oblique view
Festoon (under-eye) CO2 laser treatment before and after — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Festoon / under-eye CO2

CO2 With Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

CO2 resurfacing is often combined with upper or lower eyelid surgery for a more complete refresh. These results reflect both procedures together.

Eyelid surgery with CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, front view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Eyelid surgery + CO2 — front view
Eyelid surgery with CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, 45-degree view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — 45° view
Eyelid surgery with CO2 laser resurfacing before and after, opposite 45-degree view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — opposite 45° view
Eyelid lift with CO2 laser before and after, view three — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — third view
Eyelid lift with CO2 laser before and after, view six — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — sixth view
Eyelid lift with CO2 laser before and after, view four — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — fourth view
Eyelid lift with CO2 laser before and after, view two — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — second view
Eyelid lift with CO2 laser before and after, view five — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — fifth view
Eyelid lift with CO2 laser before and after, view one — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Eyelid lift + CO2

CO2 With Rhinophyma & Eyelid Lift

One patient, treated for rhinophyma alongside an eyelid lift and CO2 resurfacing.

Rhinophyma with eyelid lift and CO2 laser before and after, view one — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Rhinophyma + eyelid lift + CO2
Rhinophyma with eyelid lift and CO2 laser before and after, view two — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — second view
Rhinophyma with eyelid lift and CO2 laser before and after, view three — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — third view

CO2 With Acne Scar Treatment

CO2 resurfacing is frequently combined with subcision and TCA CROSS for acne scarring. See the full set on the acne scar gallery.

Acne scarring treated with CO2 laser and subcision before and after — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
CO2 + subcision — cheek
Acne scarring treated with CO2 laser and subcision before and after, second view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — second view
Acne scarring treated with subcision, TCA CROSS, and CO2 before and after, front view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Subcision + TCA CROSS + CO2 — front view
Acne scarring treated with subcision, TCA CROSS, and CO2 before and after, left view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — left view
Acne scarring treated with subcision, TCA CROSS, and CO2 before and after, right view — St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Same patient — right view

About These Results

Every photo above is from a patient treated at this practice. CO2 laser resurfacing is an ablative treatment with real downtime — skin is pink and healing for the first week or two, and final results develop over the following weeks and months. It’s often paired with eyelid surgery, rhinophyma treatment, or acne scar work for a more complete result. Learn more about CO2 laser resurfacing, or browse the full before & after gallery. Results vary; a consultation is required.

Refresh sun-damaged, aging skin.

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