CoolPeel & CO2 Laser Resurfacing
in Fort Mill, SC
Real results for sun damage, texture, and fine lines — with a plan built around your skin and your life.
CO2 laser resurfacing removes damaged skin and stimulates new collagen from within — producing improvements in texture, tone, sun damage, and fine lines that go deeper than any facial or peel can reach. At New South MedSpa in Fort Mill, we offer CoolPeel for clients who want real results with minimal downtime, and full CO2 and Ultimate Duo treatments for those ready for a more significant transformation. Every treatment starts with an honest assessment of your skin.
When Facials Stop Being Enough
ABOUT THE TREATMENT
There is a point in most people's skin journey when maintenance treatments — facials, peels, skincare — plateau. The texture changes, the sun damage, the lines that appeared slowly and then all at once — they are there, and topical products are no longer moving the needle. That is when laser resurfacing becomes the right conversation.
CO2 lasers are ablative — they work by delivering controlled energy to remove the outermost layers of damaged skin while simultaneously stimulating collagen production in the deeper dermis. The result is not just surface-level improvement. It is a genuine remodeling of the skin's structure as new, healthier tissue replaces the damaged layer that was removed.
At New South MedSpa, we offer a complete range of CO2-based resurfacing: CoolPeel as an accessible starting point, full CO2 for more significant correction, and the Ultimate Duo for clients ready for maximum transformation. Your provider helps you choose the right level at your full facial assessment.
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL
Treatment Options at New South
RECOVERY AT A GLANCE
COOLPEEL
3-5
days of recovery
Visible results in 1–2 weeks
Collagen builds over 6–8 weeks
FULL CO2
7-10
days of recovery
Visible results in 2–3 weeks
Remodeling continues 3–6 months
ULTIMATE DUO
7-10
days of recovery
Results build progressively
Full effect over 3–6 months
TIMING YOUR TREATMENT
Why Fall and Winter Are the Right Time to Plan
CO2 laser resurfacing — both CoolPeel and deeper treatments — requires careful sun protection during recovery and in the months following. For this reason, fall and winter are the optimal seasons for resurfacing in the Fort Mill area.
Reduced UV intensity during recovery makes healing easier and protects the new skin that emerges. A treatment planned for September or October produces its best results right as spring arrives — just in time for the season when people actually notice the difference.
If you are thinking about it, now is the right time to book a consultation and plan your timing. Your provider will build a sequenced plan that takes your schedule and sun exposure patterns into account.
Your Experience
Your Resurfacing Experience at New South
New MedSpa clients begin with a full facial assessment. Your provider reviews your goals, examines your facial movement and anatomy, and builds a treatment recommendation before any decisions are made. Pricing is discussed in consultation — we do not quote rates publicly because treatment plans vary meaningfully between patients.
Your Full Facial Assessment
A topical numbing cream is applied before all CO2 treatments. Arrive with clean skin and no makeup. Avoid sun exposure, active skincare acids, and retinoids for the period your provider specifies. You receive a complete pre-treatment checklist at your assessment.
Preparing for Treatment
CoolPeel sessions run approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Full CO2 and Ultimate Duo sessions run slightly longer. Most clients describe CoolPeel as a warmth sensation during treatment. Deeper CO2 sessions involve more significant sensation — your provider sets accurate expectations at your consultation.
During Treatment
A topical numbing cream is applied before all CO2 treatments. Arrive with clean skin and no makeup. Avoid sun exposure, active skincare acids, and retinoids for the period your provider specifies. You receive a complete pre-treatment checklist at your assessment.
Preparing for Treatment
BANK YOUR BEAUTY
CoolPeel Is Included in Your Membership
Bank Your Beauty Advanced members at New South MedSpa receive a complimentary CoolPeel annually — included in your membership.
Elite members receive CoolPeel twice per year. For clients investing regularly in their skin, this makes annual resurfacing a built-in part of the plan rather than an occasional add-on.
All members receive 10 percent off laser resurfacing packages across all treatment levels.
Patient Stories
What Our
Patients Say
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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CoolPeel is a light CO2 laser treatment that resurfaces the skin surface with a shorter recovery window — typically 3 to 5 days — compared to full CO2 resurfacing which involves 7 to 10 days of healing. CoolPeel addresses fine lines, early sun damage, and texture. Full CO2 goes deeper for more significant correction of advanced sun damage, deeper lines, and acne scarring.
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Most CoolPeel clients experience 3 to 5 days of redness and light peeling. You can return to most activities quickly, though daily SPF application is essential during healing and for several weeks after.
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Fall and winter are optimal. Reduced sun exposure during recovery and in the months following treatment protects new skin and produces the best long-term results. September through February is the ideal treatment window.
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Candidacy for CO2-based treatments depends on individual factors including skin tone. Your provider assesses this at your full facial assessment before recommending any laser treatment. Honest candidacy assessment is part of every consultation at New South.
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The Ultimate Duo combines CO2 laser resurfacing with Virtue RF microneedling in a single session — addressing surface renewal and deep structural remodeling simultaneously. It is the most comprehensive single-session resurfacing option at New South MedSpa.
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Pricing is discussed at your full facial assessment, where your provider can recommend the right level of treatment for your goals and walk you through package options. Book a complimentary consultation to get started.
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New South Family Medicine & MedSpa is at 7441 Mercantile Place, Suite 101 in Fort Mill, SC 29715, serving Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Indian Land, Rock Hill, and the greater Charlotte area.
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