The secret is in the pulse. Our Helix CoolPeel laser delivers highly concentrated energy in extremely short bursts. This exclusive technology physically ablates (removes) the damaged superficial layers of skin without transferring lingering heat to the surrounding tissue. The lack of unnecessary thermal damage is why we call it "Cool"—and how you get immediate aesthetic improvements with minimal downtime.

Traditional CO2 lasers require aggressive heat, localized anesthesia, and often 1 to 2 weeks of intense social downtime (including redness, swelling, and peeling). CoolPeel® provides a fractional, superficial ablation that skips the intense heat. While a traditional CO2 laser might be a one-and-done surgical-level procedure, CoolPeel® allows you to achieve similar cumulative results over a few gentle, comfortable sessions with zero major disruption to your life.

If you are looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines, sun damage, and enlarged pores while significantly improving your overall skin texture, you are an excellent candidate. During your consultation at our Ottawa clinic, our medical aesthetic experts will evaluate your skin type to ensure this is the safest and most effective option for you.

The treatment is incredibly fast and efficient. A full-face CoolPeel® laser treatment typically takes only 15 to 30 minutes.

CoolPeel® is highly tolerable. Because the energy pulses are so short and generate minimal heat, localized anesthesia is not required. However, to ensure your absolute comfort, we can apply a medical-grade topical numbing cream prior to your session.

One of the greatest benefits of CoolPeel® is the minimal downtime. Expect your skin to look and feel like you have a mild sunburn for a day or two. Your skin may feel slightly dry or rough (like fine sandpaper) as it heals and sheds the damaged cells. You can return to your normal daily activities immediately, and mineral makeup can typically be applied after 24 to 48 hours.

While you will see noticeable brightening and smoothing after a single session, we typically recommend a series of 3 treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart for optimal, long-lasting collagen stimulation and texture refinement.

For decades, CO2 laser skin resurfacing has been the industry’s most powerful tool for dramatic skin transformation. It works by removing the damaged outer layers of skin while stimulating massive collagen production underneath. Until now, the only downside was the intense, weeks-long recovery. CoolPeel® harnesses this exact same gold-standard fractional CO2 technology but delivers it without the thermal damage, giving you the smoothing and tightening benefits without the severe downtime.