We use the Helix laser to treat fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and sun damage. Our expert team prefers this device for its ability to combine ablative and non-ablative wavelengths for stimulating collagen production beneath the skin and resolving surface level concerns.
Consultation Required?
Yes
Downtime
5 to 10 days
Number of Sessions Needed
Varies per patient
Duration of Results
Varies per patient lifestyle
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Build My Treatment PlanWhat the Helix Laser Treats
The Helix Laser by Cartessa combines ablative CO2 resurfacing with a non-ablative 1570nm wavelength to address texture irregularities, collagen loss, pigmentation, and visible aging through a highly customizable treatment approach. Providers can tailor depth, intensity, and recovery based on skin condition and treatment goals, allowing for more comprehensive resurfacing, deeper collagen remodeling, and greater treatment flexibility than many traditional skin renewal technologies.
What It Treats:
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Fine lines and wrinkles
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Sun damage
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Uneven skin texture
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Acne scarring
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Pigmentation irregularities
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Enlarged pores
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Skin laxity
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Crepey skin
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Surgical or traumatic scars
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Consultation and Skin Assessment
Our experts examine your skin to determine if the Helix laser is right for your concerns.
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Preparation and Numbing
After using ALASTIN Skincare for 2 weeks, you’ll arrive with clean, dry, healthy skin.our comfort.
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Ablative and Non-Ablative Laser
The ablative laser targets damage. The non-ablative laser stimulates collagen production.
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Cooling and Post-Treatment Care
Your provider will pass a cooling device over your skin to minimize sensitivity from the heat.
How the Helix Laser Works
Elevated Aesthetic Care with Antidote
Our providers undergo diligent training to recommend and perform only the best cosmetic procedures for our patients. Paige Goding, FNP-BC specializes in laser procedures and will perform your Helix laser treatments.
Build Your Care Plan
High-quality care begins with a plan. Share your aesthetic concerns with us, and we’ll send you carefully curated treatment recommendations to help you reach your goals.
Patient Testimonials
As a fractional laser, the Helix laser leaves your surrounding tissue intact, which minimizes required recovery time. It also lessens the risk of damage for patients with especially sensitive or highly pigmented skin.
The Helix laser is a safe, highly customizable fractional CO2 system. We tailor treatments to meet specific patient skin needs and goals. It is also suitable for multiple skin types and can be used on your face, neck, and more.
Pricing and Financing
Treatments involving the Helix laser start at $650. Fusion treatments start at $1600. We offer financing through Cherry and PatientFi to keep this popular aesthetic treatment accessible for all our patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our patients report varied experiences with pain and discomfort. It depends on your tolerance and sensitivity. The Helix laser feels like a warm, prickly sensation. We include a topical numbing cream with all treatment plans, or Pro-Nox with our Deka Fusion to prioritize the comfort of our patients who choose to use the Helix laser in Virginia Beach.
The “Helix Fusion” treatment is an advanced skin resurfacing option that combines fractional CO2 and non-ablative 1570nm fiber lasers. “Fusion” refers to the Helix laser’s ablative and non-ablative models. This combination offers surface level and deep rejuvenation. It resolves aesthetic concerns and skin damage while stimulating collagen production for lasting improvements to skin texture and tone. Most importantly, it works in these two modes while still requiring minimal downtime from our patients.
Preparing for your Helix laser treatment starts with a consultation to review your skin concerns, goals, and medical history so we can select the right level of treatment. We perform all our services with the Helix Laser system and include:
- CoolPeel, mild CO2 resurfacing with minimal downtime
- CoolPeel Fusion, moderate CO2 resurfacing paired with the 1570nm “Sultra” wavelength for added collagen stimulation
- Deka Fusion, deep CO2 resurfacing with the 1570nm wavelength for more advanced wrinkles, texture, and laxity. Deka Fusion also includes Pro-Nox for comfort.
All treatments include the full face and neck. We can add additional areas at a reduced cost, including eyes for $500 and chest for $400. Helix CO2 resurfacing can also treat body areas such as the hands, knees, chest, back, arms, and legs. Before treatment, patients should avoid excessive sun exposure and pause retinoids or other irritating skincare products as directed.
Yes, the Helix laser is safe for all skin types. Providers with Antidote Aesthetics choose to offer the Helix laser in Virginia Beach because we wanted to have a treatment available that is safe for darker skin tones.
Our providers typically recommend 3 Helix laser treatments. This allows for a thorough rejuvenation and resurfacing, and helps us to encourage sustained collagen production beneath the skin.
Take the Next Steps
Use our treatment builder to design a plan shaped by clinical expertise and thoughtful restraint. If you’re ready to hear recommendations considered in context that support balanced, natural results, schedule your appointment today. You can also contact our team directly if you have any questions.
