Sensational Skin is a physician-supervised medical aesthetics practice in Scottsdale, convenient to Paradise Valley, and CO2 laser resurfacing is the treatment it performs most often. Every CO2 treatment at the practice is physician-led by S. Kent Brown, M.D., who has more than 25 years of CO2 laser experience. The right depth and approach for your skin is decided at a complimentary consultation.
Where can Paradise Valley residents get CO2 laser resurfacing?
Sensational Skin, which has served patients since 1998, is in Scottsdale and convenient to Paradise Valley. The practice is at 11111 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 115, in the Sonoran Office Plaza, and it operates from an approximately 4,400-square-foot medical aesthetics facility. Patients also come from North Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arcadia and Biltmore.
Being nearby matters for a treatment like CO2 resurfacing, because care does not end when the laser session does. The practice plans preparation before treatment and follow-up visits after it, so a location that fits your routine makes those visits easier to keep.
How CO2 laser resurfacing works
CO2 laser resurfacing uses precise laser energy to remove damaged outer layers of skin while stimulating collagen renewal. Collagen is the protein that gives skin much of its structure and firmness. Time and years of desert sun both wear it down, which is part of why resurfacing is a common conversation for people who have spent a lot of time outdoors in Arizona.
At Sensational Skin, Dr. Brown uses the Lumenis UltraPulse Encore CO2 laser. The practice's CO2 laser resurfacing page lists these concerns for the treatment:
- Deep lines and wrinkles
- Eyelid laxity and under-eye wrinkles
- Acne scars and enlarged pores
- Sun damage and uneven pigmentation
- Aging skin on the neck and chest
Not every mark on the skin is cosmetic. A spot that is new or changing, or any skin symptom that worries you, should be evaluated by a qualified medical provider before any cosmetic treatment is considered.
One laser platform, several treatment depths
The UltraPulse Encore can treat at a range of depths, so the treatment is matched to the person rather than the other way around:
- ActiveFX is a lighter fractional CO2 treatment, done in a single treatment session, used at the practice for fine lines, pigmentation, sun damage and texture, with less downtime than deeper resurfacing. See the ActiveFX page.
- TotalFX, DeepFX and SCAAR FX are additional depths on the same platform, chosen according to the concern.
- MaxFX is deep corrective resurfacing, and it allows controlled depth even in delicate areas such as the eyelids.
Fractional treatments leave small bridges of untreated skin between treated areas, which is why fractional healing is faster than full resurfacing. Deeper MaxFX and full CO2 resurfacing need more healing time. The practice also describes Erbium YAG as a gentler option suited to mild to moderate concerns, with faster healing, though it is less effective for deep wrinkles. The laser resurfacing overview explains these options side by side.
How a CO2 treatment plan is built
The practice does not believe every patient needs the same laser treatment. Laser settings, energy levels and recovery plans are tailored to each patient's skin type, concerns and goals. At the consultation, several treatment options and levels of resurfacing are discussed, and the plan is shaped around your skin, your concerns and the downtime that fits your schedule.
Dr. Brown reviews expected recovery for your own plan in person, because recovery depends on the depth of treatment. That makes the consultation a good time to bring up anything on your calendar, such as travel, events or a busy season at work.
Care before and after treatment
Care at Sensational Skin starts well before the laser session and continues after it. The practice describes:
- Medical-grade skin preparation before treatment
- A guided recovery protocol
- Stabilization treatments to support healing
- Weekend follow-up care
Patients also receive comprehensive pre- and post-treatment guidance. CO2 treatments at the practice include anesthesiologist-directed comfort options, which Dr. Brown discusses as part of planning.
Who performs CO2 laser resurfacing at Sensational Skin?
CO2 laser resurfacing is physician-led by S. Kent Brown, M.D., Medical Director of Sensational Skin since 1998. Dr. Brown is an anesthesiologist with more than 40 years of surgical experience and more than 25 years of CO2 laser experience, and he customizes every treatment. He trained in advanced skin health with Dr. Zein Obagi in 1999.
You can browse the practice's CO2 laser before and after gallery. Results vary, and the photos show individual patients, not a promise of any outcome.
Questions to bring to your consultation
- Which of my concerns is CO2 resurfacing used for, and which might another option address?
- Which treatment depth fits my skin, and why?
- What does recovery look like for the depth you recommend?
- How should I prepare my skin before treatment?
- Which comfort options are available for my treatment?
- What does follow-up care look like after the session?
Financing through Cherry, CareCredit and PatientFi is available, with approval up to each lender. Cost depends on the area and depth, and an exact price is given at the consultation.
Book a CO2 laser consultation near Paradise Valley
A CO2 plan starts with an in-person look at your skin, and results may vary from person to person. Sensational Skin is at 11111 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 115, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, convenient to Paradise Valley and the surrounding area. The practice offers a complimentary consultation. Call or text (480) 596-9111 to schedule, or request a consultation online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a CO2 laser practice near Paradise Valley?
Sensational Skin, at 11111 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 115, Scottsdale, is convenient to Paradise Valley, and CO2 laser resurfacing is the treatment the practice performs most often.
Who performs CO2 laser resurfacing at Sensational Skin?
CO2 laser resurfacing is physician-led by S. Kent Brown, M.D., Medical Director since 1998, who has more than 25 years of CO2 laser experience and customizes every treatment.
What CO2 laser depths does the practice offer?
The Lumenis UltraPulse Encore platform offers depths from ActiveFX, a lighter fractional treatment, through TotalFX, DeepFX and SCAAR FX to MaxFX deep corrective resurfacing. The appropriate depth is determined at the consultation.
Book a consultation. Every plan starts with a consultation at our Scottsdale office, 11111 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 115. Call or text (480) 596-9111, or request a consultation online.
Individual results vary. This article is general information, not medical advice. If you have symptoms or a medical condition, please see a qualified medical provider.