TETRA PRO CO₂ LASER

Tetra PRO CO₂ Laser & CoolPeel®

Smoother-looking, more radiant skin shouldn’t require a week hidden at home. The Tetra PRO CO₂ laser, developed by DEKA, is a fractional carbon dioxide laser designed to give your provider two very different ways to refresh the skin’s surface. The CoolPeel® treatment is a light, quick session designed to improve the appearance of fine lines, uneven texture and sun-exposed skin with minimal downtime, often just a few days of mild redness. For clients who want a more intensive resurfacing experience, the same platform can be adjusted for a deeper, single-session treatment that supports a more visible change in tone and texture over time.

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ABOUT TETRA PRO CO₂ LASER

WHAT IT IS

The Tetra PRO is a fractional CO₂ laser workstation operating at a 10,600 nm wavelength, the standard for carbon dioxide skin resurfacing. “Fractional” means the laser treats the skin in a pattern of tiny columns rather than one continuous sheet, leaving the surrounding skin untouched so the treated area can recover more quickly.

HOW IT WORKS

CO₂ laser energy is absorbed by the water in skin cells. When the laser meets the skin, it gently removes microscopic columns of the outermost layer and delivers controlled warmth to the tissue below. The skin’s natural renewal process then takes over: the treated columns are replaced with fresh surface skin, and the warmth is designed to support the skin’s own collagen over the following months.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Consultation. Every Tetra PRO treatment starts with a consultation. Your provider will discuss your goals, examine your skin, review your history and explain which mode, settings and number of sessions fit you, along with realistic expectations and the risks involved.

Preparation. Your provider may ask you to pause certain skincare products and avoid sun exposure in the weeks before treatment. CoolPeel® sessions often need little or no topical numbing; deeper resurfacing typically includes 30–45 minutes with a topical anesthetic.

The treatment. Lighter passes often feel like warm prickles or static; deeper passes deliver more noticeable warmth. Here is what each option typically involves.

CoolPeel®. A full-face session takes about 10–15 minutes and often needs little or no numbing. Expect one to three days of flushed skin that may feel dry or slightly rough; many clients return to makeup and their normal routine within 24–72 hours. CoolPeel® is usually planned as a series of two to four sessions about a month apart.

Deeper resurfacing. A session takes 30–60 minutes, after 30–45 minutes with a topical anesthetic. Plan for five to ten days of recovery with swelling, light weeping, crusting and peeling as the skin renews; makeup and normal routine resume once peeling resolves, per your provider. Deeper resurfacing is often a single, more intensive session.

Aftercare. Expect a gentle cleanser, a provider-recommended ointment or moisturizer, strict sun avoidance and daily broad-spectrum sunscreen. Avoid picking or exfoliating while the skin renews, and pause active ingredients until your provider clears them.

Results and maintenance. Many clients notice fresher-looking, smoother-feeling skin within one to two weeks as surface renewal completes. Changes associated with deeper treatment may continue to develop over three to six months. Periodic CoolPeel® sessions and consistent sun protection can help maintain the look you achieve. Results vary and depend on your skin, your aftercare and the intensity of your treatment plan.

FAQS

  • The Tetra PRO is a medical laser operated by trained providers, and your settings are chosen for your skin. Like any laser treatment, it carries risks, including redness, swelling, temporary darkening or lightening of the skin and, rarely, infection or scarring. Your provider will review these with you and confirm the treatment is appropriate before you proceed.

  • Many providers recommend a series of two to four CoolPeel® sessions spaced about a month apart, followed by maintenance sessions as desired. Deeper resurfacing is often performed as a single session. Your personalized plan is set at your consultation.

  • CoolPeel® is designed for minimal downtime. Many clients experience one to three days of flushed, dry-feeling skin and return to makeup within 24–72 hours. Deeper resurfacing involves five to ten days of recovery with peeling and planned social downtime.

  • Many clients notice a fresher appearance within one to two weeks. Improvements associated with deeper treatment may continue to develop over three to six months. Results vary from person to person.

  • Often, yes. Your provider may suggest pairing laser resurfacing with a medical-grade skincare routine, injectables or other treatments as part of a personalized plan. Timing matters, so ask during your consultation.

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