CO2 Laser Machines

A CO2 laser emits at 10,600 nm, a wavelength that water absorbs almost completely. Because skin is mostly water, the beam vaporizes tissue precisely where it lands and heats a thin zone around it, which tightens collagen and triggers new collagen as the skin heals. That is ablative resurfacing, and it remains the most effective single treatment for deep wrinkles, acne scars, surgical scars, sun damage and rough texture.

Fractional vs full ablative

A traditional CO2 laser treats the whole surface, which gives dramatic results with two or more weeks of recovery. A fractional CO2 laser passes the beam through a scanner that splits it into a grid of microbeams, treating a fraction of the surface (typically 5 to 30 percent per pass) and leaving untreated skin between the columns. The untreated tissue speeds healing, so downtime drops to 3 to 7 days with results that build over a course of one to three sessions. The FC100 is a fractional system; the FC300 can run fractional, full ablative or a hybrid of both in the same session.

What it treats

Fine lines and deep wrinkles, acne and surgical scars, stretch marks, enlarged pores, uneven tone and photoaging, skin laxity on the face, neck and hands, and (on the FC300 with its vaginal probe) gynecological rejuvenation protocols. The surgical cutter on the FC300 also performs excisions, lesion removal and other minor procedures.

Both systems share the fundamentals: a 10,600 nm Coherent metal laser tube imported from the USA, 70 W or 100 W output, a smart scan head and a 3-year warranty. They differ in modes, handpieces and price.

FraxCO2 FC100, from $8,500

A dedicated pixel-mode fractional system. The scan head lets the operator switch the scan shape and size during treatment, German motors keep power draw and noise low, and the metal construction is built for daily clinic use. Choose it when fractional resurfacing is the service: scars, texture, wrinkles and photoaging on the face and body. Available with a 70 W tube ($8,500), 70 W Plus ($9,600) or 100 W Plus ($15,000).

Fraxco2 FC300, from $11,000

The full platform. Three modes (fractional, full ablative, hybrid), microbeam diameter adjustable from 0.12 to 2 mm with spot spacing from 0.1 to 2.6 mm, seven scan shapes with closed-loop scanning that prevents energy overlap, three handpieces (resurfacing scanner, surgical cutter, vaginal probe), a 7-section 360-degree articulated arm and an Android interface in nine languages. Choose it for a physician-led practice that wants deep ablative work, minor surgical procedures or gynecological protocols from the same console. Available at 70 W ($11,000) or 100 W ($18,000).

70 W or 100 W

Tube power sets how fast you can work at a given depth and how deep you can go in a single pass. 70 W is ample for facial resurfacing and scars at normal clinic volume. Choose 100 W for large body areas, deep ablative protocols or a schedule that runs the laser all day.

• Laser tube. The source is the expensive part. Glass tubes are cheap and short-lived; RF-excited metal tubes (both systems use Coherent metal tubes) hold their output for years and are rated without a fixed life limit. Ask about the tube type on any CO2 laser you compare.
• Output power. 30 to 40 W systems exist at lower prices, but they are slow and shallow. 70 W is the professional baseline; 100 W is the high-volume tier.
• Scanner and microbeam control. The scan head decides treatment precision: microbeam size (down to 0.12 mm on the FC300), spot spacing, scan shapes, and whether the system prevents overlap. Smart scan heads that change shape and size mid-treatment save minutes per session.
• Modes. Fractional only, or fractional plus full ablative and hybrid. Full ablative mode extends the range of what you can treat but is a physician-level procedure.
• Handpieces. A resurfacing scanner is standard. A surgical cutter and a vaginal probe (FC300) add procedures without another machine.
• Beam delivery. CO2 cannot travel through fiber, so delivery is by articulated arm. A 7-section arm with 360-degree rotation (FC300) gives stable positioning anywhere around the chair.
• Cooling and voltage. Both systems are air and water cooled and run on 110 to 220 V.

Purchase price

$8,500 to $18,000 in this collection, set by tube power and platform. The FC100 at 70 W is the entry point; the FC300 at 100 W is the full flagship configuration. Flagship CO2 platforms from the big clinic brands list at several times these prices with annual service contracts on top.

Running costs

CO2 lasers cost more to run than diodes. Budget for the tube over its life, scanner and handpiece wear, periodic calibration and alignment of the arm mirrors, water and filter service, and per-session disposables (protective eyewear, smoke evacuation, topical anesthetic and aftercare). A smoke evacuator is required for ablative work.

Payback

Fractional CO2 is one of the highest-ticket treatments in aesthetics: sessions are commonly priced from several hundred dollars for a small area to a few thousand for full-face ablative work, and a course is one to three sessions. At even a handful of treatments a week, a 70 W system pays for itself within months. Our B2B team can run the numbers on your own pricing.

FDA clearance

"FDA cleared" means a specific model has completed 510(k) review for a stated indication such as skin resurfacing. Clearance belongs to a model, not to the CO2 category. We are collecting clearance documentation for each system; ask our team for the 510(k) status before you advertise a claim.

Who can operate a CO2 laser

Ablative CO2 resurfacing is a medical procedure in nearly every US state, performed by physicians or by nurses and physician assistants under medical direction. Confirm your state board's rules and your malpractice coverage before you buy.

Training and documentation

Both systems ship with a user manual, treatment protocols and video instructions, and Winkonlaser offers optional technician training. Clinical training in ablative resurfacing, candidate selection and aftercare is separate and should come from an accredited course.

Warranty and returns

3-year manufacturer warranty on both systems, with us as your US point of contact for parts, handpieces and service. Most eligible products can be returned within 30 days of delivery in original condition; see the refund policy for fees that may apply.

Shipping

Free shipping on domestic USA orders in the lower 48 states, including freight. We can ship to Alaska, Hawaii and some international destinations with a quote.