CO2 Fracel (eCO2)
Also known as: eCO2, eCO2 3D
Korean name: CO2 프락셀
About this procedure
A method that divides CO2 laser into fine dots (microbeams) to create micro-damage to the skin and induce regeneration. The manufacturer states that eCO2 uses three spot tips of 120/300/500μm and employs "Controlled Chaos Technology" to reduce thermal diffusion between adjacent microbeams.
Who it's for
People seeking improvement for scars (such as acne scars), pores, wrinkles, and overall skin regeneration.
Effect
Aimed at improving skin texture and scars, with effects varying by individual.
Procedure time
Approximately 1 hour total including anesthetic cream and regeneration care (based on hospital guidelines). Data separating pure procedure (irradiation) time is not available.
Anesthesia
Ointment (30-40 minutes application is typical — as it is ablative, sufficient anesthetic cream is applied before proceeding).
Downtime
Varies significantly by intensity — mild peel (Precision Peel) has 6-48 hours of redness, while deep resurfacing lasts over 1 week. Most return to daily activities after about 5 days, while deep (level 4) procedures take 7-10 days.
Recommended stay in Korea
5-7 days (ablative laser) (general guideline, hospital confirmation needed). Actual schedule should be confirmed during hospital consultation.
Alternative procedures
Erbium YAG (Contour TRL) — both are ablative types, but Erbium YAG is known to cause relatively less thermal damage (quantitative comparison data not available in this survey).