Does your reflection look more tired than you feel? Between misty mornings, glare bouncing off Puget Sound, and marathon screen sessions in South Lake Union, Seattle skin can end up dull, sun-spotted, and etched with fine lines or acne scars. When drugstore serums and sheet masks stop making a difference, it’s time for a proven upgrade. At PRP in Seattle, our signature combo—fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing immediately followed by your platelet-rich plasma (PRP)—gently removes damaged cells and bathes the new layer with growth factors that rebuild collagen, brighten tone, and smooth texture, often in a single visit.

What Is CO₂ Laser Resurfacing?

CO₂ laser resurfacing is an advanced skin-renewal treatment that uses a carbon dioxide laser to create thousands of microscopic “columns” in the epidermis and upper dermis. Each column vaporizes aged or damaged tissue while leaving surrounding skin intact, jump-starting a natural healing cascade. As the micro-wounds close over the next few days, fresh collagen and elastin form, gradually replacing rough texture, acne scars, fine lines, and discoloration with smoother, clearer skin. Because only a fraction of the surface is treated at a time, downtime is shorter than with older full-field lasers, while still delivering dramatic results.

Why Combine CO₂ Laser & Platelet-Rich Plasma?

The fractional CO₂ laser creates controlled micro-columns of thermal energy that vaporize damaged skin cells and trigger a powerful wound-healing cascade. PRP—drawn from your own blood and concentrated to 3-5 × the normal platelet count—delivers growth factors (PDGF, TGF-β, VEGF) that accelerate tissue repair and spur fresh collagen deposition. Applied immediately after the laser pass, PRP:

  • Reduces inflammation and post-treatment redness
  • Speeds epithelial closure for faster peel-off and less crusting
  • Enhances collagen and elastin synthesis for longer-lasting firmness
  • Lowers infection risk thanks to leukocytes and antimicrobial peptides

Why Seattle Patients Choose CO₂ Laser Resurfacing

Seattle’s mix of salty marine air, surprise sunbursts, and screen-heavy workdays makes skin issues stubborn, and quick fixes rare. CO₂ laser resurfacing, paired with PRP, offers a results-driven approach that suits the Emerald City lifestyle. Here’s what sets it apart:

  • Quick Recovery time – Most people are back to Capitol Hill coffee runs and video calls in under a week.
  • Deep texture repair – Smooths acne pits and wind-chafed roughness that thrive in our damp climate.
  • Powerful pigment lift – Targets sun spots earned on ferry decks and alpine hikes, even under cloudy skies.
  • Nothing synthetic – Uses your own PRP to jump-start collagen without foreign additives.
  • Year-round flexibility – Safe to schedule any season with diligent SPF, not just during “laser winter.”
  • Long-lasting Pacific Northwest glow – Collagen remodeling keeps skin fresh, even in the face of indoor heaters and coastal winds.

Consultation & Procedure: What to Expect

Your experience begins with a brief, no-pressure consultation—either over a video call or in our First Hill clinic at 600 Broadway, Suite 320—where we review your skin history, Fitzpatrick type, and prep steps, such as antivirals or a short retinoid course. On treatment day, you’ll spend about 90 minutes door-to-door: topical and local anesthetics numb the area, a quick blood draw spins down your PRP while the cream works, and the fractional CO₂ laser passes over roughly 20 % of the skin surface to create micro-channels. We immediately brush and microneedle your PRP into those channels, then finish with a cooling mask and LED session so you can head home. Validated parking in the Broadway Garage (EV chargers on P2) makes the exit just as smooth.

Recovery & After-Care

Most Seattle patients ride out about three days of warmth and redness, a coffee-grounds peel around day four, and are camera-ready with mineral makeup by the end of the week. Keep the skin gently occluded with the ointment we send home, sleep slightly propped up, and run a bedside humidifier to counter dry indoor heat. From day one, apply broad-spectrum SPF 50—yes, and limit direct wind or sun on ferry rides or rooftop patios for two weeks. A follow-up VISIA scan at four weeks allows us to track collagen gains and adjust your routine to ensure results stay luminous long after the clouds roll back in.

Our Seattle Facility & Expertise

Our suite is located two blocks from Swedish First Hill and offers a quick ride to the Westlake Light Rail station. Treatments are physician-directed by Dr. Javad Sajan, featured on KING 5 and Seattle Met for pioneering combination therapies. On-site PRP processing adheres to lab protocols, and every laser provider completes manufacturer-led CO₂ laser mastery training.

 

Ready for Smoother, Brighter Skin?

Call (206) 279-2112, initiate a HIPAA-secure chat, or visit our First Hill clinic overlooking downtown Seattle. You are just one step away from skin that reflects the city’s crisp, fresh air, without the weather-worn texture.

FAQs

Can you combine PRP with CO₂ laser?

Yes. We apply PRP immediately after the fractional CO₂ treatment to accelerate healing and stimulate collagen growth at PRP in Seattle.

Can I do PRP after CO₂ laser?

Yes, when PRP is applied within minutes of the laser pass, platelets migrate directly into the fresh microchannels, jump-starting tissue repair and reducing downtime by roughly 30% compared with CO₂ alone.

Can you do laser and PRP together?

Yes. The laser is performed first to create controlled thermal channels; PRP is then applied by brushing or microneedling during the same appointment. This single-visit approach maximizes synergy while minimizing the need for additional appointments.

Which is more effective, CO₂ laser or PRP?

CO₂ provides the main resurfacing power; PRP is a biologic booster—together they achieve the best, longest-lasting results.

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