Fractional CO2 is the workhorse of aesthetic clinics: resurfacing, scars, wrinkles and — with the right attachments — several body applications. It is also the machine where buying cheap costs the most, because a CO2 that loses energy output quietly produces mediocre results for years before anyone complains.
This is the checklist we walk clinic buyers through before they order.
1. Tube type: the biggest fork in the road
Glass tube versus RF (metal) tube decides cost, service life and how hard the machine can work.
- Glass tube — lower purchase price, good for clinics running a moderate number of resurfacing sessions per week. The tube is a wear part and will need replacement; ask for the tube price and expected replacement interval in writing, because this is the hidden cost of a cheap CO2.
- RF tube — higher purchase price, built for heavy weekly use, with more stable output across years of operation. If resurfacing is a core menu item rather than an occasional service, the RF tube is usually the cheaper machine over its life.
Match this decision to how many sessions your clinic will actually run per week — not to how many you hope to run in year three.
2. Power and energy range
Our platform delivers 1–30W at 10600nm. Standard facial resurfacing sits comfortably inside that range; higher settings shorten treatment time on larger areas such as the neck, chest and hands, which matters when the appointment is the constraint.
3. Spot size, distance and fraction density
Fractional CO2 works by leaving untreated tissue between treated columns, and the machine’s optics decide how finely you can control that pattern. Our unit runs a spot size of 0.02–0.05mm² with adjustable distance of 0.1–2.6mm, so the operator can match density to the zone: higher density for scars, lower for a first-time resurfacing client.
Ask the supplier to demonstrate pattern adjustment on a potato or pig skin — the pattern should change visibly, not just on the screen.
4. Attachments
Attachments decide your menu. Before you order, confirm which handpieces and applicators are available for the model you are buying: standard fractional, surgical/incision, and any body or gynecological applicators you plan to use. A CO2 without the right attachment is a resurfacing machine only.
5. Documents and import
Clinics need paperwork that regulators and insurers accept. We supply CE documentation and, where applicable, registration support files. Our associated factory is certified under ISO 13485 — ask for the certificate and check that the manufacturer name matches the name on your invoice. For the full document list, duties and freight options, see our shipping and customs guide.
6. Installation, room and weight
Plan for the physical reality: this unit weighs 77kg and ships in a 82 × 107 × 57cm case. Confirm floor access, lift dimensions and a dedicated outlet before delivery day, and check the room’s ventilation — smoke evacuation is part of running CO2 safely, not an optional accessory.
7. Warranty and consumables
Whole machines carry a 12-month warranty; handpieces, cartridges and consumables follow the accessories policy. Ask specifically how tubes and optics are handled outside warranty, because those are the parts that fail first.
How to structure CO2 as a course, not a one-off
CO2 rewards clinics that treat scar and resurfacing clients as programmes. A single session sells once; a three-session protocol with a home-care routine sells a relationship and produces the before/after images that bring the next client. Build the protocol first, then choose the machine that can deliver it repeatably.
The four questions that separate a good supplier from a cheap one
- What is the tube replacement price and interval? If the answer is vague, the machine is not cheap — it is deferred cost.
- Can you show a test report per unit? Every machine should ship with output test data. Our quality control process explains what that report should contain.
- Which attachments are included, and which cost extra? Get the list in writing before you compare prices.
- Who supports the clinic after delivery? A CO2 needs calibration and operator training; a supplier who disappears after payment is a liability in a clinical setting.
Specifications, attachments and configurations: CO2 fractional laser machine.
FAQ
What downtime should clients expect?
With fractional resurfacing settings, plan for redness and light flaking for several days, with make-up usually possible after the initial healing phase. The exact window depends on density and depth, so set expectations per protocol rather than quoting one number to every client.
Can one machine do both face and body treatments?
Yes, with the correct handpieces and settings. Confirm the attachment package when you order — the attachments, not the laser, decide which indications you can sell.
Glass tube or RF tube?
Glass tubes cost less upfront and suit clinics running a moderate number of sessions; RF (metal) tubes cost more and are built for heavy weekly use with more stable output over years. Buy for the workload you expect, not for the brochure.
What is the minimum order?
MOQ depends on the model and customization; reduced starter quantities apply to selected standard units — ask for your project.
