The Best Laser Treatment for Light & Deep Skin Resurfacing

Sun damage, wrinkles, acne scars and rough texture are some of the most common reasons people look for a skin resurfacing laser treatment. Some people want a quick refresh with no time away from work, while others want dramatic correction of deeper wrinkles and scars. The Tetra PRO CO2 laser meets both goals, offering deep and light skin resurfacing in a single advanced platform.

The Tetra PRO DEKA setting provides deep skin resurfacing for significant correction, and the CoolPeel setting provides light skin resurfacing with virtually no downtime. Knowing how each laser treatment works lets you choose the option that will leave you happiest with your results, and it is the reason both settings are available from the skin resurfacing experts at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids.

What Is Tetra PRO Skin Resurfacing?

Skin resurfacing is a laser treatment that removes damaged outer layers of skin and prompts the body to produce new collagen. The Tetra PRO by DEKA is a fractional CO2 laser, which means the beam is divided into tiny columns that treat only a portion of the skin during each pass. The healthy skin left between these columns speeds recovery and helps the treated area heal evenly.

CO2 lasers operate at a wavelength of 10,600 nanometers, which is readily absorbed by the water inside skin cells. This strong absorption lets the Tetra PRO remove damaged tissue with great precision. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), ablative lasers such as CO2 lasers produce some of the most dramatic improvements available for wrinkles, scars and sun damage.

What makes the Tetra PRO unique is its versatility. By adjusting the energy, pulse shape and depth of each skin resurfacing laser treatment, the laser treatment experts at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids can deliver anything from a gentle surface refresh to deep collagen remodeling with the same device. Two of the most popular Tetra PRO settings are the DEKA setting for deep skin resurfacing and the CoolPeel setting for light skin resurfacing.

Tetra PRO DEKA Deep Skin Resurfacing

The Tetra PRO DEKA setting delivers a deep skin resurfacing laser treatment that reaches well into the dermis, the layer of skin where collagen and elastin are made. Each DEKA pulse begins with a high-peak-power burst that removes surface tissue, followed by a longer thermal phase that warms the deeper layers. This dual action resurfaces the skin while also stimulating substantial collagen remodeling.

Deep skin resurfacing with the DEKA setting is ideal for moderate to deep wrinkles, acne scars, surgical scars, significant sun damage and crepey skin. Because this laser treatment works at a deeper level, one session often produces dramatic results that keep improving for six months or longer as new collagen forms. Many patients reach their goals with a single DEKA skin resurfacing laser treatment.

Recovery after DEKA deep skin resurfacing typically takes about five to seven days. During this time the skin is red and swollen and forms a light crust as it heals, and patients follow a detailed aftercare routine to support healing. After the first week the new skin may stay pink for several weeks, so many people plan their DEKA laser treatment around a week off from work or social events.

Every DEKA deep skin resurfacing laser treatment is customized in depth and density to the patient’s skin type and goals at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids. These personalized settings allow DEKA skin resurfacing to provide the most dramatic, long-lasting improvement the Tetra PRO can offer, with local numbing and cooling to keep each session comfortable.

Tetra PRO CoolPeel Light Skin Resurfacing

The Tetra PRO CoolPeel setting delivers a light skin resurfacing laser treatment that targets the upper layers of the skin. CoolPeel uses extremely short, high-energy pulses that remove a thin layer of damaged cells without the lingering heat of traditional CO2 lasers. Because less heat reaches the surrounding tissue, redness and swelling are minimal, and most patients resume normal routines within about a day.

Light skin resurfacing with CoolPeel is ideal for fine lines, sun spots, uneven tone, enlarged pores and dull, rough texture. The skin may look pink for a day or two and feel slightly coarse as the treated cells shed over the next several days. Makeup can typically be applied within 24 to 48 hours of a CoolPeel laser treatment.

Because CoolPeel is so gentle, the best results come from three to five sessions scheduled roughly a month apart. Each CoolPeel laser treatment builds on the last, steadily refining texture, brightening tone and encouraging new collagen growth. Many patients also return for CoolPeel periodically throughout the year to keep their skin smooth and healthy.

The Tetra PRO also offers Moveo, a continuous-motion mode that makes it easy to treat the thin skin of the neck, chest and the area around the eyes. This speed and comfort have made CoolPeel a leading light skin resurfacing option at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids.

Which Skin Resurfacing Treatment is Right for Me?

The right skin resurfacing laser treatment depends on the concerns a patient wants to address, the degree of improvement desired and how much downtime a schedule allows. Both Tetra PRO settings produce excellent results, and each one is designed for a different set of goals.

DEKA deep skin resurfacing is the best choice for patients with deeper wrinkles, acne scars, advanced sun damage or noticeable crepiness who want dramatic results from a single laser treatment and can plan for about a week of recovery. CoolPeel light skin resurfacing is the best choice for patients with fine lines, sun spots and uneven texture who prefer a series of quick sessions with little interruption to daily life. The CoolPeel setting is also an excellent way to maintain results in the years after a DEKA laser treatment.

Skin type, skin tone, medical history and lifestyle all influence which Tetra PRO setting will work best. During an appointment, the skin resurfacing experts at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids examine the skin, review each patient’s goals and recommend the laser treatment that will deliver the best outcome. In some cases, a combination of deep and light skin resurfacing produces the most complete improvement.

Skin Resurfacing Laser Treatment | Grand Rapids

Whether you want a quick refresh or dramatic correction, the Tetra PRO offers a skin resurfacing laser treatment designed around your goals. DEKA deep resurfacing and CoolPeel light resurfacing each deliver smoother, clearer and younger-looking skin.

Schedule an appointment with the laser treatment experts at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids to find out which Tetra PRO skin resurfacing laser treatment is right for you. We look forward to helping you achieve healthy, radiant skin you feel confident showing.

Grand Rapids Laser Skin Resurfacing: (616) 888-3890