combination 4D non-invasive laser facelift, microlaser peel, hyaluronic acid fillers (dermal fillers)
Deep fractional resurfacing at art&fact is performed on the Alma Hybrid, a platform that combines the most powerful resurfacing technology available, an ablative CO2 laser, with a gentler non-ablative laser in a single device. In our view, CO2 laser is best for improving skin quality. It is the treatment we reach for when texture, tone, acne scarring, or crepey eyelid skin is the problem, and it is one reason patients across Calgary, Alberta come to a surgeon-led clinic for their skin rather than a single-device medspa.
During a fractional resurfacing treatment, the laser creates thousands of very narrow perforations in the skin using a microbeam about the width of a human hair. The laser scans one small area at a time and delivers heat so quickly that columns of tissue deep in the skin are vaporized. This triggers the body's natural wound-healing response: the surrounding skin heals the treated zones by building new collagen.
Within about five days, the damaged skin exfoliates and a new, smoother layer develops. Over the following months, new collagen continues to form, further improving texture and tone, tightening the skin, and softening lines and wrinkles. Because the Alma Hybrid can blend ablative CO2 with non-ablative energy in the same session, your practitioner can dial the intensity to your skin rather than choosing between full-strength treatment and nothing.
Lower eyelid skin deserves its own mention. CO2 resurfacing is particularly strong there, which is why we frequently pair it with blepharoplasty: surgery corrects the structure, the laser improves the skin itself. The same logic applies alongside a facelift, where lifting addresses position and resurfacing addresses the canvas.
This matters in a city as diverse as Calgary, and it is a question many clinics answer by simply declining to treat deeper skin tones with ablative lasers. Our answer is different. Darker skin does carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation with the wrong device or settings, which is exactly why we chose the Alma Hybrid and why every treatment starts with an assessment rather than a laser. Our team treats a large and growing number of Asian patients, and we specialize in Asian faces. We wrote a full guide on this: CO2 laser for darker skin tones.
A topical numbing cream (or local anesthetic for deeper work) is applied first to keep you comfortable. During the procedure you will feel a warm sensation as the laser treats each small scanned area, roughly half a centimetre at a time. Total treatment time runs from 15 to 90 minutes depending on the area treated. Afterward, cold compresses are applied; your skin will look red and may feel hot for an hour or two, with a sunburn-like sensation for a few days.
Typical downtime is three to five days. Most patients resume normal activities within five to seven days, with any residual pinkness coverable with makeup. Redness usually resolves within two weeks, and improvement continues for up to six months as collagen remodels. Strict sun protection during healing is part of the plan, and it is not optional.
Fractional resurfacing delivers meaningful improvement in a single treatment. Deeper wrinkles and more pronounced acne scarring may need additional sessions, and your practitioner will tell you honestly at your consultation what one treatment can and cannot achieve for your skin.
Treatment is quoted individually based on the area treated and the plan built with you at your consultation, where you will receive exact pricing in writing before making any decision. Because art&fact offers the most comprehensive options in Calgary, including the gentler Fotona laser treatments and Morpheus8 microneedling, the honest answer sometimes involves a different device, a combination, or a staged plan.
art&fact is home to five board-certified plastic surgeons and a clinical team that treats skin in the context of the whole face. Skin assessment with the Alma IQ analysis device comes before any energy is delivered, treatment settings are individualized, and follow-up is built in. You can meet the team on our About Us page.
Topical numbing (or local anesthetic for deeper work) keeps the treatment itself comfortable. Afterward, expect a sensation similar to a sunburn for a few days, managed with simple aftercare.
Yes. Many treatment plans at art&fact sequence devices: CO2 for resurfacing depth, Fotona where a gentler session fits, Morpheus8 where tightening is the goal. Your plan is built around your skin, not around a single machine.
Most patients can cover residual pinkness with makeup within five to seven days. Your practitioner will confirm timing based on how your skin is healing.
Fall and winter are popular because sun avoidance is easier while skin heals, but with disciplined sun protection the treatment can be planned year round. What matters is committing to sunscreen during recovery.
If you are comparing fractional CO2 laser options in Calgary, bring your questions to a consultation and expect straight answers about candidacy, downtime, and cost before anything is booked. art&fact is located at 2403 33 Avenue SW in Calgary's Marda Loop. Call (403) 800-9157 or reach us through our contact page to book a skin assessment.
