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CO2 Cool Peel Helix

CO₂ Cool Peel Helix is a precision skin-resurfacing treatment for a reason—it helps refine texture, tone, and clarity so skin can look smoother and more refreshed.

Helix Laser Resurfacing in Atlanta, GA with Dr. Randy Rudderman
The Gold Standard of Skin Resurfacing. Reimagined for Real Life.

CO2 laser resurfacing has long been considered the most powerful tool in non-surgical skin renewal. For decades, the results were undeniable — and so was the tradeoff: weeks of downtime, significant discomfort, and a recovery that made the treatment inaccessible for most people living full, active lives.

The Helix laser platform changes that equation entirely.

With two advanced treatment options — CoolPeel, a precision CO2 resurfacing treatment that delivers dramatic surface renewal with minimal downtime, and CO2 FUSION, a dual-technology approach that combines ablative and non-ablative energy for the most comprehensive skin transformation available — Helix brings the power of gold-standard resurfacing into a format that fits your life.

At Dr. Rudderman Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa in Alpharetta, GA, Dr. Randy Rudderman leads a team of expert aesthetic providers who deliver Helix laser treatments with the same clinical precision and individualized care that defines every service at this practice. Your skin is not a template. Your treatment plan shouldn’t be either.

Ready to begin? Call (678) 566-7200 or request your consultation at our Alpharetta or Midtown Atlanta locations. We proudly serve patients from across the country.

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What Is Helix Laser Resurfacing?

Helix is a state-of-the-art laser platform engineered for versatility and clinical precision — combining multiple technologies to address a wide range of skin concerns, from fine lines and sun damage to deeper textural irregularities and skin laxity.

At the core of the Helix platform are two distinct treatment options: CoolPeel and CO2 FUSION. Both harness the resurfacing power of CO2 laser technology — delivering energy at the 10,600 nm wavelength that is selectively absorbed by water in skin cells, removing damaged tissue and triggering the body’s natural collagen-building response. What sets Helix apart from traditional CO2 lasers is its exceptionally precise, short-pulse energy delivery system, which achieves significant skin improvement while minimizing heat transfer to surrounding tissue — dramatically reducing downtime and discomfort compared to older CO2 platforms.

Why Should You Choose Dr. Rudderman Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa for Your Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment?

In an industry defined by trends, Dr. Rudderman Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa returns to fundamentals: medical excellence, safety, and artistry. Founded and led by a world-class surgeon and a dedicated team of aestheticians, every service reflects years of anatomical expertise, clinical evaluation, and patient care. The result? A medspa experience that transcends beauty and restores trust.

Dr. Rudderman Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa is a place where science defines luxury. Dr. Rudderman leads his team with a profound understanding of the way that culture, aesthetics, and medicine can work collaboratively to enhance, accentuate, and celebrate the natural human form. A treatment plan designed by our team will always factor in the patient’s desires, natural facial structure, lifestyle, and aesthetic culture. Here, you will find a path toward becoming the most refined, radiant, elegant version of yourself.

What Are the Benefits of Helix Laser Resurfacing?

Laser skin resurfacing with Helix offers many benefits, including:

  • Quick, efficient treatments completed in as little as 30 to 60 minutes
  • Significantly less downtime than traditional CO2 laser resurfacing
  • Meaningful reduction in fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, and discoloration
  • Improved skin texture, tone, firmness, and overall quality
  • Customizable treatment intensity to match your specific concerns and goals
  • Comfortable experience compared to older-generation resurfacing lasers
  • Addresses both superficial and deeper skin concerns in a single session
  • Safe for most skin types when performed by a qualified, experienced provider

Your Helix Laser Consultation in Alpharetta: What to Expect?

Your consultation is the foundation of everything that follows. At Rudderman Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, we approach every skin consultation as a genuine partnership — taking the time to understand your skin, your lifestyle, your concerns, and your goals before making a single recommendation. Long-term, sustainable beauty is always guided by science — and it always begins with the right conversation.

This is not a box-checking exercise. It is the conversation that makes extraordinary results possible.

During your consultation with an expert aesthetic provider, expect:

  • A comprehensive evaluation of your skin health, quality, and the concerns that matter most to you.
  • An honest, educational discussion about your goals, lifestyle, and desired outcome.
  • A personalized treatment recommendation — CoolPeel, CO2 FUSION, or a combination approach — along with any complementary treatments that may enhance your results.
  • Full education on your options, realistic expectations, risks, benefits, recovery, and long-term skin health.

What Happens During a Helix Laser Treatment?

Helix laser treatments at Rudderman Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa are efficient, precisely delivered, and designed for your comfort throughout. For both treatments, your provider will schedule any necessary follow-up appointments and build a customized skincare plan to protect and prolong your results.

Treatment Time: 60-90 minutes

Technology: Ablative CO2 (surface renewal)

Comfort: Topical numbing applied; mild warmth and tingling

Downtime: 24–48 hours of mild redness and sensitivity

Ideal For: Surface renewal, tone and texture

Treatment Time: 60-90 minutes

Technology: Ablative CO2 + non-ablative Sultra (deep remodeling)

Comfort: Topical numbing applied; mild to moderate warmth

Downtime: 3–5 days of moderate redness, swelling, and flaking

Ideal For: Comprehensive rejuvenation, laxity, deeper concerns

For CoolPeel:

Your skin is cleansed, and a topical numbing gel is applied to ensure comfort. Once prepared, the Helix device delivers precise pulses of energy across the treatment area, gently ablating the outermost layer of skin. Most patients describe the sensation as mild warmth with occasional tingling — decidedly tolerable.

For CO2 FUSION:

The treatment follows a similar protocol, with the addition of Sultra’s non-ablative thermal energy working in tandem with CoolPeel’s ablative CO₂. You benefit from both technologies working together—surface renewal and deep dermal remodeling occurring simultaneously in a single session.

How Do I Know Laser Resurfacing Is Right for Me?

You may be an excellent candidate for CoolPeel or FUSION laser treatments if you wish to improve your skin’s texture and appearance without committing to lengthy recovery periods. This treatment option works well for people who want to address:

  • Mild to moderate signs of aging
  • Surface-level skin irregularities
  • Dull or uneven skin tone
  • Early signs of sun damage
  • Poor skin texture or quality
  • Enlarged pores and acne scars


During your consultation, Dr. Rudderman or a member of our expert medical team will assess your needs, concerns, and treatment goals to determine if Helix laser resurfacing is right for you.

CoolPeel vs. CO2 FUSION: Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Helix CoolPeel — The Precision Surface Renewal: CoolPeel delivers targeted ablative CO2 energy in ultra-short pulses, removing the outermost layer of damaged skin with exceptional control. The result is meaningful improvement in skin tone, texture, and quality — with a recovery period that most patients describe as manageable within days rather than weeks.
CoolPeel is ideal for:

  • Fine lines and surface wrinkles
  • Enlarged pores
  • Sun damage and discoloration
  • Uneven skin texture and tone
  • Patients who want impactful results with minimal interruption to their routine

Treatment time: 60 – 90 minutes Downtime: Mild redness and sensitivity for 24 to 48 hours — most patients return to regular activities the following day.

Helix FUSION: The Total Transformation

This is the most comprehensive treatment for dramatic rejuvenation. It is ideal for:

  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Sun damage
  • Discoloration
  • Skin laxity
  • Acne scars
  • Pore size
  • Overall skin tone and texture

How Should I Prepare for My Helix Laser Resurfacing Treatment in Alpharetta, GA?

Your Rudderman team will provide personalized pre-treatment instructions at your consultation. A few straightforward steps in the weeks before your appointment help prepare your skin for optimal results and a smooth recovery:

  • Discontinue exfoliating products — stop retinoids, salicylic acids, AHAs, BHAs, and other active exfoliants at least one week before treatment.
  • Avoid blood thinners — aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, ginkgo biloba, garlic, and ginger should be avoided for 1 to 2 weeks prior to reduce bruising risk.
  • Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before your appointment.
  • Protect your skin from the sun — be diligent about sun protection and avoid tanning for at least one week before treatment; UV-exposed skin is more susceptible to complications.
  • Stay hydrated — well-hydrated skin heals more effectively; prioritize moisture in the days leading up to your appointment.
  • Arrive with clean skin — come to your appointment with a clean face, free of makeup or skincare products.

What Should I Expect During My Helix Resurfacing Treatment in Alpharetta, GA?

Regardless of which treatment option you select, our team will provide detailed pre- and post-treatment instructions for an optimal outcome, including instructions on how to arrive at your appointment with a clean, makeup-free face. We’ll also schedule any follow-up appointments and create a customized skincare plan to maintain your results.

Helix CoolPeel Treatment in Alpharetta, GA

For a Helix CoolPeel treatment, your skin will be cleansed and prepared for the procedure. A topical numbing gel is used to ensure your comfort. Once numbed, sessions typically take 30 to 60 minutes to complete, during which time the device delivers pulses of energy that gently ablate the skin. Most patients describe feeling mild warmth with occasional tingling sensations.

Helix CO2 FUSION Treatment in Alpharetta, GA

Those choosing our FUSION treatment will also experience the addition of gentle yet powerful non-ablative technology that stimulates renewed collagen and elastin production beneath the surface of the skin. With FUSION, you’ll benefit from both technologies working together in harmony — the surface renewal of CoolPeel combined with deep dermal remodeling.

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Dr. Rudderman’s Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa is known throughout the Atlanta area as the leader in the field of plastic surgery and aesthetics. With over 37 years of experience, Dr. Rudderman takes the time to listen to patients’ concerns and goals during the consultation. He partners with patients through every step of their journey, educating and advising them on how to achieve the most beautiful outcomes.

What to Expect After Helix Laser Resurfacing

For both options, your provider will give you a detailed aftercare protocol to protect your investment, support healing, and maximize your outcome.

After CoolPeel:

Most patients experience mild redness and sensitivity for 24 to 48 hours — comparable to a mild sunburn. Normal activities can typically be resumed the following day, with diligent sun protection in the days and weeks that follow.

After CO2 FUSION:

Expect 3 to 5 days of moderate redness, swelling, and skin flaking as the surface renews and the deeper remodeling process begins. While this is a more involved recovery than CoolPeel, it is substantially less demanding than traditional CO2 laser resurfacing — and the results reflect the greater depth of treatment.

When Will I See My Helix Laser Results?

Results from Helix laser resurfacing emerge on two timelines — and both reward the process.

Immediately and within the first week: As redness subsides, you’ll begin to notice meaningful improvement in skin tone, texture, and overall radiance. The surface-level renewal from CoolPeel’s ablative energy produces visible results quickly.

Over the following weeks and months: The deeper collagen stimulation triggered by CO2 FUSION continues to remodel the skin’s architecture for weeks to months after treatment — improving firmness, elasticity, and the appearance of deeper concerns progressively. The full benefit of FUSION’s dual-technology approach is typically visible at 3 to 6 months post-treatment.

While a single session produces meaningful results, a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart can produce more comprehensive, longer-lasting improvement. Your provider will develop a treatment plan — and a maintenance strategy — tailored to your specific skin concerns and aesthetic goals.

This Is What It Looks Like When Expertise Becomes Elegance.

Your skin holds the potential for remarkable renewal. With the right technology, the right expertise, and the right plan behind it, Helix laser resurfacing delivers results that are immediate, progressive, and genuinely transformative — without the weeks of downtime that once made CO2 resurfacing an afterthought for most patients.

Dr. Randy Rudderman and his team bring the same precision and investment to every laser treatment that they bring to every aspect of this practice — because your skin, your confidence, and your quality of life deserve nothing less.
Take the first step toward your most radiant skin. Call (678) 566-7200 or request your consultation online. Serving Alpharetta, Atlanta, and patients from across the country.

Helix Laser Resurfacing FAQ

Traditional CO2 laser resurfacing delivers continuous thermal energy to the skin, producing significant results but requiring two to four weeks of downtime and carrying higher risks of prolonged redness and complications. CoolPeel uses the same CO2 wavelength but delivers energy in exceptionally short pulses, targeting the skin’s surface while minimizing heat damage to surrounding tissue. The result is a clinically meaningful improvement with a fraction of the recovery time.

Helix is designed to be safe for a wide range of skin types when performed by a qualified, experienced provider. During your consultation, your provider will assess your skin type and tone to determine the appropriate treatment settings and confirm that Helix laser resurfacing is right for you. Certain skin tones require additional precautions with ablative laser treatments — your provider will discuss this openly and honestly during your consultation.

Yes — and for many patients, a combined approach produces the most comprehensive results. Helix laser resurfacing pairs effectively with injectable treatments like dermal fillers and wrinkle relaxers, as well as microneedling and biostimulator treatments. Your provider will recommend the right combination plan based on your goals and skin health.

This depends on your specific concerns and the treatment option selected. Many patients achieve their goals with a single CO2 FUSION session, while others benefit from a series of CoolPeel treatments spaced several weeks apart for progressive improvement. Your provider will outline a personalized treatment plan during your consultation and adjust your strategy at follow-up appointments as your results develop.