Jason Emer, MD, FAAD, FACS
CO2 Laser Resurfacing For Anti-Aging: What Happens When You Do It Right
How Dr. Jason Emer uses dual-pulse CO2 laser resurfacing to prevent sun damage, smooth texture and maintain skin quality in men who already take care of themselves.
Dr. Jason Emer MD · FAAD · FACS
The practice's own photographs
Patients of the practice, from Dr. Emer's published before and after gallery. Each case is one patient. Individual results vary.
Dual-pulse CO2 resurfacing with strict pre- and post-care protocol to prevent sun damage, smooth texture and maintain skin quality in men who already take care of themselves.
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From the filmed session
What Dr. Emer did · RE:SKN
Arca Aesthetics CO2 laser fires a deep pulse first, then a superficial pulse on top, creating a honeycombing pattern of controlled burns. Settings customized for power, depth, width and time on skin. Full face coverage with meticulous passes to ensure no areas missed.
CO2 laser applied to the full neck at the same settings as the face to prevent a visible line between treated and untreated skin.
Outer edge of the lips treated with CO2 laser to prevent sun damage and skin cancer in the high-exposure zone.
Why patients fly in
Every pass of the laser is thorough, with no areas missed and no rushed corners. The honeycombing pattern of deep and superficial dots is visible across the entire treatment zone.
“Look at this pattern. You see how there's not an area missing of what was lasered? This is why you need to go to somebody who's very meticulous and comprehensive. Someone who's willing to put in the time and the effort to make sure that you get a really good result.”
The laser is adjusted for Fitzpatrick type, sun exposure history and risk of hyperpigmentation. A Fitzpatrick 2 to 3 patient receives different settings than darker skin, and the protocol is built around that risk profile.
Dr. Emer does not treat patients who will not follow the RE:SKN STABILIS protocol: vitamin C, brightening cream without hydroquinone, botanical serum, hyaluronic acid and growth factors. The laser settings depend on compliance.
Dr. Emer has been performing CO2 resurfacing for 20 years and personally performs every procedure. The difference shows in the healing, the absence of burns and the long-term results.
“The biggest thing that I have found with providers doing lasers, if they're not experienced, is potential for a burn or prolonged healing or poor healing. And a lot of it's because they don't know how to do the laser or they don't know how to do the skin care.”
THE THINKING BEHIND THE TREATMENT
Follow Dr. Emer’s approach through the stages described in this case.
Back to the video ↗He has been coming in every two months for lighter treatments. This session is the next step.
He arrived with good skin, already diligent about maintenance. Every two months he comes in for Clear and Brilliant, Halo, PRP and Botox. This CO2 session is the stronger treatment Dr. Emer recommends once or twice a year: a dual-pulse laser that burns the skin in a controlled pattern so new skin grows back smoother, tighter and healthier.
“He already is a good-look guy. This is just going to give him that extra boost.”DR. JASON EMER · FROM THE VIDEO
Dr. Emer treated the face, neck and lips in one session. The honeycombing pattern of deep and superficial laser dots was visible immediately, and the downtime is about five days of light scabbing. The patient follows a strict pre- and post-care protocol that includes vitamin C, brightening cream, botanical serum, hyaluronic acid and growth factors.
“Look at his skin. I mean, his porcelain and he's good looking.”DR. JASON EMER · FROM THE VIDEO
The patient in this video already has good skin. He has been coming in every two months for lighter treatments like Clear and Brilliant, Halo and PRP. This CO2 session is the next step: a stronger resurfacing treatment done once or twice a year to prevent sun damage, smooth texture and keep the skin looking porcelain.
This is not about fixing a problem. It is about staying ahead of one. Dr. Emer built the session around a Fitzpatrick 2 skin type, fair and able to tan slightly but prone to burning. The laser burns the skin in a controlled pattern so new skin grows back smoother, tighter and healthier.
“We're going to post him healing over the next week or two. I'm sure you're going to love the results.”DR. JASON EMER · FROM THE VIDEO
Skin that looks this good takes a plan / Patient story
He has been coming in every two months for lighter treatments. This session is the next step.
He arrived with good skin, already diligent about maintenance. Every two months he comes in for Clear and Brilliant, Halo, PRP and Botox. This CO2 session is the stronger treatment Dr. Emer recommends once or twice a year: a dual-pulse laser that burns the skin in a controlled pattern so new skin grows back smoother, tighter and healthier.
Dr. Emer treated the face, neck and lips in one session. The honeycombing pattern of deep and superficial laser dots was visible immediately, and the downtime is about five days of light scabbing. The patient follows a strict pre- and post-care protocol that includes vitamin C, brightening cream, botanical serum, hyaluronic acid and growth factors.
The patient in this video already has good skin. He has been coming in every two months for lighter treatments like Clear and Brilliant, Halo and PRP. This CO2 session is the next step: a stronger resurfacing treatment done once or twice a year to prevent sun damage, smooth texture and keep the skin looking porcelain.
This is not about fixing a problem. It is about staying ahead of one. Dr. Emer built the session around a Fitzpatrick 2 skin type, fair and able to tan slightly but prone to burning. The laser burns the skin in a controlled pattern so new skin grows back smoother, tighter and healthier.
The device is a dual-pulse CO2 laser from Arca Aesthetics. It fires a deep laser first, then a superficial laser on top, creating a honeycombing effect of small deep dots and wider superficial dots. Dr. Emer controls the power, depth, width and time the laser stays on the skin, customizing the treatment to the patient's skin type and goals.
The result is immediate tightening and smoothing visible during the session. Over the following days, light scabbing forms and peels, and new collagen builds underneath. The downtime for this session is about five days, though Dr. Emer can go stronger or lighter depending on what the patient can tolerate and what the skin needs.
How a session is built
Planned around your skin type: deep enough to work, controlled enough to heal clean.
The skin type is assessed and the laser settings are customized for power, depth, width and time on the skin.
The laser fires a deep pulse first, then a superficial pulse on top, creating a honeycombing effect of controlled burns.
The neck is treated at the same time as the face to prevent a line, and the outer edge of the lips is resurfaced to prevent sun damage.
Strict pre- and post-care with vitamin C, brightening cream, botanical serum, hyaluronic acid and growth factors prevents complications and speeds healing.
The treatment, explained
Also called ablative laser resurfacing, fractional CO2 laser, dual-pulse CO2 laser, laser skin resurfacing for men, anti-aging laser treatment, RE:SKN RE:BIRTH.
Signature procedures
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Peptide and biologic protocols for recovery, body composition and longevity, with epigenetic testing. RECODEX™ peptides are available to purchase through the practice after consultation.
Why Dr. Emer
Two decades of results, a global patient base, and protocols other dermatologists travel to learn.
Dr. Emer built his reputation on outcomes that read as natural and last. He pioneered laser and skincare approaches that are now taught internationally, and he personally performs every procedure in his practice.
Patients come to him when the result has to be precise: men who want to prevent aging before it starts, people who have been burned elsewhere and want it done right, and anyone who understands that the protocol matters as much as the laser.
Every pass of the laser is thorough and complete, with no areas missed and no rushed corners.
The laser is adjusted for your skin type, goals and tolerance, not set to a default and left there.
Pre- and post-care are required, not optional. The settings and outcomes depend on it.
Dr. Emer has been performing laser resurfacing for two decades, and the results speak for themselves.
Asked plainly, answered plainly
It is an ablative laser that burns the skin in a controlled pattern so new skin grows back smoother, tighter and healthier. The laser removes damaged skin and stimulates collagen underneath. Dr. Emer uses a dual-pulse CO2 laser that fires a deep pulse first, then a superficial pulse on top, creating a honeycombing effect at different depths.
About five days for the session shown in the video, though Dr. Emer can go stronger or lighter depending on your skin type and goals. Light scabbing forms and peels over the first week. The downtime depends on the settings, which are customized for your Fitzpatrick type and risk of hyperpigmentation.
It depends. Fitzpatrick 6 skin has a very high risk of hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation, even in the right hands. Lighter skin types like Fitzpatrick 2 or 3 are ideal candidates. A consultation covers your skin type and whether CO2 resurfacing is safe for you. Other laser options like erbium may be safer for darker skin.
Dr. Emer requires a strict regimen that includes RE:SKN PRIME before treatment and RE:SKN STABILIS after: vitamin C, brightening cream without hydroquinone, botanical serum, hyaluronic acid and growth factors. He does not treat patients who will not follow the protocol, because the settings and outcomes depend on it. The protocol prevents burns, prolonged healing and hyperpigmentation.
The neck is treated at the same settings as the face to prevent a visible line between treated and untreated skin. The outer edge of the lips is treated to prevent sun damage and skin cancer in the high-exposure zone. Treating the face alone and leaving the neck and lips untreated creates an unnatural result.
Dr. Emer uses a dual-pulse CO2 laser that fires a deep pulse first, then a superficial pulse on top, creating a honeycombing pattern of controlled burns at different depths. The settings are customized for power, depth, width and time on the skin. Meticulous, complete coverage with no areas missed is the standard. The protocol prevents burns and complications that are common with less experienced providers.
Men with Fitzpatrick 2 to 3 skin who want to prevent sun damage, smooth texture and maintain skin quality. Ideal candidates are already diligent about maintenance treatments like Clear and Brilliant, Halo, PRP and Botox, and are ready for a stronger treatment once or twice a year. A consultation covers your skin type, goals and whether CO2 resurfacing fits your plan.
Dr. Emer recommends this treatment once or twice a year for anti-aging maintenance in patients who are already consistent with lighter treatments every two months. Patients with active acne scars may benefit from more frequent sessions at the beginning, then maintenance. The frequency depends on your skin type, goals and downtime tolerance.
A consultation with Dr. Emer covers your skin type, your goals, and whether CO2 resurfacing fits your plan.
Schedule ConsultationWest Hollywood and New York City