DEKA DOT Therapy
A fractional CO₂ laser treatment designed to resurface the skin and stimulate significant collagen remodelling.
What is DEKA DOT Therapy?
DEKA DOT Therapy is a fractional CO₂ laser treatment designed to resurface the skin and stimulate significant collagen remodelling. The DEKA SmartXide system uses 10,600 nm CO₂ laser energy to create precisely controlled microscopic treatment zones within the skin.
Because the treatment is fractional, untreated areas of skin remain between the treatment zones, supporting the healing process while allowing the clinician to deliver controlled resurfacing.
At a glance
- Treatment time
- 45–90 min
- Downtime
- 5–10 days downtime
- Sessions
- 1–3 sessions
- Indications
- Acne scarring, skin resurfacing, pigmentation & skin rejuvenation
- Price
- $990
The number of treatments required varies depending on the treatment intensity, skin concern, severity of scarring or textural changes, skin type and individual response.
What skin concerns can DEKA DOT Therapy improve?
DEKA DOT Therapy may help improve:
- 01Acne scarring
- 02Surgical and traumatic scars
- 03Uneven skin texture
- 04Enlarged pores
- 05Fine lines and wrinkles
- 06Sun-damaged skin
- 07Uneven skin tone
- 08Pigmentation
- 09Mild to moderate skin laxity
- 10Rough or dull skin
- 11Overall skin rejuvenation
What is involved in DEKA DOT Therapy?
Your skin is thoroughly cleansed and assessed before treatment. Depending on the treatment area and intensity, topical anaesthetic may be applied to improve comfort.
The DEKA CO₂ laser is then passed systematically over the treatment area, delivering precisely controlled fractional laser energy into the skin. The laser creates microscopic columns of controlled thermal injury while leaving surrounding tissue intact.
You may experience warmth, heat or a prickling sensation during treatment. Following treatment, the skin is typically red and swollen and may feel warm or similar to a sunburn.
Over the following days, the treated skin may develop a dry, rough or sandpaper-like texture as the superficial treated tissue naturally sheds.
How can DEKA DOT Therapy improve your skin concerns?
CO₂ laser energy is strongly absorbed by water within the skin, allowing controlled vaporisation and thermal injury at precisely selected depths.
This stimulates the skin's wound-healing response and promotes collagen remodelling. As the skin heals, new collagen formation can gradually improve texture, firmness, scarring and fine lines.
The fractional approach allows the treatment to be customised to the individual while preserving untreated areas between the microscopic treatment zones.
How to prepare for DEKA DOT Therapy
- 01
Protect from the sun
Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning before treatment.
- 02
Protect from the sun
Use SPF 50+ consistently.
- 03
Do not attend treatment with a recent tan or sunburn.
- 04
Pause active skincare
Stop retinoids, exfoliating acids and other irritating active products as directed by your clinician.
- 05
Avoid waxing and other aggressive treatments over the treatment area.
- 06
Share your history
Inform your clinician about medications, medical conditions and recent cosmetic treatments.
- 07
Flag any skin changes
Advise your clinician if you have a history of cold sores or abnormal scarring.
- 08
Follow any prescribed pre-treatment skincare or preparation plan.
After your treatment
Expect redness, warmth and swelling immediately after treatment.
The skin may feel tight, dry or sensitive during the early healing period.
Follow your clinician's prescribed post-treatment skincare carefully.
Do not pick, peel or manually remove flaking skin.
Avoid retinoids, acids, exfoliants and other active products until advised.
Avoid excessive heat, exercise, swimming and activities that may irritate the skin during the initial healing period.
Strictly minimise sun exposure and use SPF 50+ once appropriate for your skin's stage of healing.
Contact the clinic if you experience unexpected or worsening symptoms.
What can be done to complement DEKA DOT Therapy?
Depending on your skin and treatment goals, DEKA DOT Therapy may be incorporated into a broader treatment plan with:
Your clinician will determine which treatments can be safely combined and the appropriate timing between procedures.
LED Light Therapy- Medical-grade skincare
Chemical Peels
Laser Genesis
Dermapen Microneedling- Pigmentation management treatments
Frequently asked questions.
Anything not covered here is best discussed in your consultation.
Topical anaesthetic is generally used to improve comfort. You may still feel heat, warmth or a prickling sensation during treatment.
Downtime depends on the treatment intensity. Redness, swelling, dryness and surface shedding are expected during the initial healing period, with recovery commonly taking approximately 5–10 days.
Some concerns may respond to one treatment, while acne scarring, texture and collagen remodelling may require a course of treatments.
Yes. Fractional CO₂ resurfacing can stimulate collagen remodelling and is commonly used to improve the appearance and texture of acne scars.
The skin may become dry and develop a rough or sandpaper-like texture before shedding naturally. The degree of shedding depends on the treatment intensity.
Initial changes become more noticeable once the skin has healed, while collagen remodelling continues for several months.
CO₂ resurfacing can improve selected pigmentation and sun-damage concerns; however, pigmentation-prone skin requires careful assessment and treatment planning to minimise the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
CO₂ laser should be carefully planned around travel and sun exposure. Significant sun exposure after treatment can increase the risk of complications and pigmentation changes. Your clinician will advise you on an appropriate treatment window.
Pricing.
All pricing- DEKA DOT Therapy / CO₂
- $990
Assessment comes first.
Book a consultation- Nothing on this page is a diagnosis, and no treatment is recommended before you have been seen.
- Suitability depends on your skin, your history and your medications, which is what the consultation is for.
- If a concern is changing, painful, bleeding or new, have it assessed by a doctor rather than treated cosmetically.