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Featuring insights from Corinne Erickson, MD, FAAD, MSCP — Board-Certified Dermatologist, Menopause Society Certified Provider, and Owner of Georgia Skin Specialists
Menopause may mark the end of your reproductive years, but it shouldn’t mark the sudden decline of your skin’s vitality. The truth is, in your 20s, you start to lose collagen, the structural protein that keeps skin firm, plump, and luminous. Then the hormonal shifts that occur during perimenopause and menopause trigger a nose-dive in collagen levels leaving your skin dry and dull and with little to combat the pull of gravity. While topical skincare remains essential, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Corinne Erickson says there’s a powerful ally women shouldn’t overlook: laser resurfacing.
“Skincare keeps your house organized and livable. CoolPeel is the renovation,” explains Dr. Erickson.
Topical skincare slows day-to-day aging by shielding against UV radiation and pollution which are essential. Certain products can promote skin turnover to help combat fine lines, enlarged pores and pigmentation. But even the best serums and moisturizers can only go so deep. This is where laser treatments, like a CoolPeel® resurfacing procedure can make a big difference. CoolPeel goes further, accelerating cell renewal by precisely removing damaged cells and delivering heat into the skin to kick-start collagen production. Think of it as a reset button for aging skin.
The result? A smoother, brighter, and healthier looking surface that can actually allow your skincare products to work even better.
Estrogen is responsible for promoting and maintaining collagen synthesis. During perimenopause and menopause, estrogen declines are what ultimately causes the skin to thin, dry out, and lose elasticity. “I can often spot a woman in menopause by the increase in dryness and fine lines,” says Dr. Erickson.
CoolPeel tackles these visible signs from skin’s inside out. This laser resurfacing treatment stimulates collagen production, boosts circulation, and enhances cell turnover leading to a hydrated glow that begins within days and collagen remodeling that unfolds over months.
In your 20s and 30s, CoolPeel serves as a preventive treatment, improving skin tone and texture, erasing sun damage and keeping your collagen levels cranking. The recommendation is one to three CoolPeel treatments per year .By your 40s and 50s, when hormonal changes speed up collagen loss, it becomes a corrective treatment, clearing away sun-damanged,aging cells and jump-starting fibroblast activity. At this stage, your aesthetic provider might recommend a series of treatments spaced one month apart and then some maintenance visits.
Even in your 60s and beyond, CoolPeel continues to be beneficial for skin. “It’s about vibrance and vitality, not vanity,” says Dr. Erickson.
Some of us remember “old-school CO₂ lasers” which required weeks of downtime and often came with redness, swelling, and oozing. CO2 was synonymous with downtime and was a procedure to take seriously. When CoolPeel was introduced, it changed the game for CO2 laser resurfacing. Available on the Tetra and Helix aesthetic devices (both CO2 technologies), the CoolPeel treatment setting introduced a way to deliver heat so fast and precisely that it drastically reduced the thermal damage to the surrounding tissue that is the cause for downtime. The fractionally ablative procedure means you get visible results in days. Post-treatment, expect mild redness (like a sunburn) and slight roughness for a few days — all manageable, predictable, and makeup-friendly.
“Technology has evolved,” says Dr. Erickson. “This isn’t your mother’s CO₂ laser. You can get results without checking out of life for two weeks.”
Unlike many lasers, CoolPeel can be safely customized for all ethnicities and skin tones. “It’s one of the only CO₂ technologies where I can treat every patient confidently,” notes Dr. Erickson.
CoolPeel plays well with others. Dr. Erickson often pairs it with injectables, biostimulatory fillers, or radiofrequency treatments like Everesse to lift, tighten, and restore lost volume. “Women in this stage of life are busy,” she adds. “They want treatments that fit their schedules and give compounding results over time.”
For women navigating the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause and menopause, CoolPeel offers more than cosmetic benefits, it’s an investment in your long-term skin.
“From the cells to the surface, CoolPeel corrects the core issues of aging skin — DNA damage, discoloration, and deterioration,” says Dr. Erickson. “Your skin looks better, but more importantly, it functions better.”
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