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Technology · El Poblado, Medellín

Alma Hybrid™ CO2 Laser in Medellín: texture, scars and fine lines

Fractional CO2 laser renews the skin and stimulates new collagen to improve acne scars, texture, pores, fine lines and the lines around the mouth. At our practice we use the Alma Hybrid™, which combines CO2 with a 1570 nm non-ablative laser so the intensity can be adjusted to each skin.

Dr. Olga Gómez Montoya, physician and surgeon from the University of Antioquia, sets the parameters according to your skin phototype and your goal, taking special care with olive and brown skin.

Reviewed by Dr. Olga Gómez Montoya · Updated: October 2026

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"Piel de la mejilla de una mujer con acné activo y marcas rojas. Imagen ilustrativa del tratamiento de acné y textura de la piel en Medellín
Technology
10,600 nm CO2 + 1570 nm laser
Session
About 60 minutes, with topical anesthesia
Recovery
Redness and peeling for 3 to 7 days
Results
Progressive, over 3 to 6 months
What it is

What is the Alma Hybrid™ CO2 laser and how does it work?

The CO2 laser creates micro-columns of treatment in the skin. To repair them, the skin renews itself and produces new collagen. Because healthy skin is left between the columns, recovery takes days rather than weeks.

The Alma Hybrid adds a second, 1570 nm laser that works deeper without lifting the surface. Combining the two allows a lighter or stronger treatment depending on your skin: gentler for radiance and texture, deeper for scars.

What is it used for?

  • Acne scars and textural marks.
  • Pores and uneven skin.
  • Fine lines and lines around the mouth.
  • Stretch marks.
  • Sun damage and uneven tone.

Is the CO2 laser right for me?

It's for you if…

  • You have acne scars or textural marks.
  • You're concerned about fine lines or "barcode" lines around the lips.
  • You want a visible change in your skin quality and can take a few days to recover.

It's not the right time if…

  • You're pregnant.
  • Your skin is tanned or you'll be in the sun soon.
  • You have active, uncontrolled melasma.
Indications

What does the CO2 laser improve?

Each indication has its own intensity and number of sessions. Tap each one to see the page that explains it in detail.

01

Acne scars

One of its main indications, almost always combined with SkinPen® microneedling in a staged plan. See acne scars.

02

Texture and pores

Renews the skin's surface and improves uneven texture and the appearance of pores. See skin quality.

03

Fine lines and barcode lines

Softens fine lines around the eyes and perioral lines, the so-called "barcode" lines, with settings adjusted to each area.

04

Stretch marks

Stimulates collagen in red and white stretch marks, as part of a combined plan. See stretch marks.

05

Neck and décolletage

Improves texture and fine lines on thinner, more sensitive skin. See neck and décolletage.

06

Superficial dark spots

It can help with sun damage and uneven tone. In melasma it is used with great caution, or not at all. See dark spots and melasma.

Estrías en la piel del abdomen, tratables con láser CO2 y microneedling SkinPen en El Poblado, Medellín
Safety

CO2 laser with medical judgment, especially in olive skin

With lasers, intensity is not what matters most: choosing it well is. Many of the dark spots that appear after a laser treatment are due to poorly prepared skin, excessive settings or too little sunscreen.

That's why, before any session, we review your phototype and your history of pigmentation, prepare the skin when needed and adjust the ratio between the CO2 and the 1570 nm laser. And if another technique, such as microneedling with SkinPen®, would serve you better, we'll tell you.

After the laser

  • A gentle cleanser and the repair cream recommended by the doctor.
  • No makeup for the first few days.
  • Sunscreen every day and no direct sun.
  • No retinoids or exfoliants until the skin has recovered.

"With lasers, the right intensity is the one your skin can recover from well." — Dr. Olga Gómez Montoya

Step by step

What is a CO2 laser session like, step by step?

Medical assessment

The doctor examines your skin, your phototype, whether you have melasma or a tendency to pigmentation, and your medications. She decides whether the laser is right for you and at what intensity.

Preparation

Depending on your skin, we prepare it a few weeks ahead with active ingredients and sunscreen. On the day of the laser, topical anesthesia is applied.

Session

The device combines the CO2 and the 1570 nm laser in the proportion your skin needs. You'll feel heat and tolerable pinpricks.

Recovery and follow-up

The skin turns red and then peels for 3 to 7 days. We give you written aftercare instructions and check on your progress.

Results

Real CO2 laser cases

Acne scars · CO2 laser + SkinPen®
Acne scars · CO2 laser + SkinPen®
Pores and texture · CO2 laser + SkinPen®
Pores and texture · CO2 laser + SkinPen®
Stretch marks · CO2 laser + SkinPen®
Stretch marks · CO2 laser + SkinPen®

Photos published with the patients' permission. Combined plans with SkinPen®. Results vary from person to person and depend on the medical assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the CO2 laser

What is a fractional CO2 laser?

It is a medical laser that creates thousands of micro-columns of treatment in the skin, leaving healthy skin between them. This way the skin renews itself and produces new collagen, and it recovers faster than with a traditional CO2 laser, which treated the entire surface.

What makes the Alma Hybrid™ different?

It combines two lasers in a single pulse: the 10,600 nm CO2, which renews the surface, and a 1570 nm non-ablative laser, which works deeper without lifting the skin. The physician adjusts the ratio between the two according to your skin and what you want to improve.

What is the CO2 laser used for?

For acne scars, uneven texture, pores, fine lines, lines around the mouth, stretch marks and sun damage. It is almost always part of a plan that combines other techniques, such as microneedling.

Is the CO2 laser safe for brown or olive skin?

Yes, with sound judgment. Olive and brown skin has a higher risk of dark spots after laser treatment, so we prepare the skin beforehand, use more conservative settings and are strict about sunscreen. With the Alma Hybrid the intensity can be adjusted to reduce that risk.

How many days of recovery does it take?

It depends on the intensity. Typically there is redness and a feeling of heat on the first day, followed by fine peeling for 3 to 7 days. You should avoid sun and makeup for the first few days and follow the written aftercare instructions we give you.

Does the CO2 laser hurt?

With topical anesthesia you feel heat and tolerable pinpricks. Afterwards, the skin stings like after a sunburn, and that sensation eases within a few hours.

How many sessions do I need and when will I see results?

For texture and fine lines, one session is sometimes enough; acne scars usually need 2 to 4, spaced 1 to 3 months apart. The skin looks more even within weeks, but new collagen forms over months, so the result is progressive.

Does the CO2 laser work for melasma?

It is not a treatment for melasma, and in some skin types it can make it worse. Melasma is first controlled with other treatments, and the laser is considered only in selected cases and with great caution.

Who should not have a CO2 laser treatment?

It is not recommended during pregnancy, with active inflamed acne, herpes or infections in the area, with tanned skin, or if you are taking or have recently taken isotretinoin. Nor if you have a tendency to keloids without a prior evaluation.

How much does a CO2 laser treatment cost in Medellín?

It depends on the area, the intensity and the number of sessions your skin needs. At your assessment in El Poblado we explain the plan and its investment clearly. Message us EVALUATE.

Renewed skin, at just the right intensity

The first step is an assessment. Dr. Olga examines your skin and tells you whether the CO2 laser is right for you, at what intensity and how many sessions you would need.

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