PixelPeel Fractional CO₂ Laser Resurfacing
Alma PixelPeel is Sisä Skincare’s fractional CO₂ resurfacing treatment on the Alma Hybrid, designed to refresh skin texture, tone and fine lines with a shorter recovery than full CO₂ resurfacing.
Alma PixelPeel Fractional CO₂
A LIGHTER LASER PEEL. SHORTER RECOVERY.
Alma PixelPeel is a fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing treatment delivered on the Alma Hybrid. It creates thousands of microscopic channels in the skin, prompting the skin’s natural renewal and collagen production, while leaving the surrounding tissue intact so recovery is faster than traditional CO₂ resurfacing.
What sets PixelPeel apart is how the energy is delivered. Each pixel is fired individually in a randomised, scattered pattern rather than an ordered grid, so heat does not build up between the treated channels. The result is a CO₂ treatment with mild redness and flaking for one to three days rather than a week. Treatments are performed at Sisä Skincare in Freshwater, for patients across Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Fractional CO₂ laser
Tailored to your downtime
1–3 days recovery
What Can Alma PixelPeel Treat?
Alma PixelPeel is a resurfacing treatment for the surface of the skin. It is suited to people who want to refresh texture and tone without the longer recovery of a full CO₂ treatment, and it can be repeated as part of an ongoing skin plan. During your consultation, your registered nurse will assess whether PixelPeel or a deeper Alma Hybrid treatment is right for your skin.
- Uneven skin texture
- Dull-looking skin
- Uneven skin tone
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Skin laxity
- Surface exfoliation & renewal
At Sisä Skincare in Freshwater, every PixelPeel treatment is personalised to your skin, goals and available downtime.
Alma PixelPeel Results
Before and six weeks after a single Alma PixelPeel treatment for skin texture, tone and fine lines. Every treatment is personalised, and results vary depending on your skin, treatment plan and goals.
Randomised Delivery. Less Heat.
Traditional fractional CO₂ lasers fire in an ordered grid, which concentrates heat in the tissue between channels and is a large part of why recovery takes longer. PixelPeel fires each pixel individually in rapid succession, in a randomised pattern, dispersing the treated channels and the microthermal zones around them. Less heat accumulates in the surrounding skin, which is what allows the shorter recovery.
SURFACE SKIN RENEWAL
Creates microscopic channels through the surface of the skin, removing damaged cells and triggering the body’s wound-healing response. New collagen is produced as the channels heal, supporting smoother texture and more even tone over the following weeks.
LESS HEAT, FASTER RECOVERY
Each pixel is placed individually and at random rather than in rows, so the heat from one channel does not add to the next. The skin between channels stays cooler and intact, which is why redness and flaking typically settle within one to three days.
SPA+CLINIC
Chelsea recently spoke with SPA+Clinic about Sisa’s considered approach to skin resurfacing – including why assessing the skin first and tailoring treatment depth to the individual matters.
Treatment Is Right for You?
PixelPeel sits between our no-downtime SoftLift and full Alma Hybrid resurfacing. If you have been curious about laser resurfacing but are not ready for a week of recovery, PixelPeel is a gentle place to start, the same CO₂ technology at a lighter depth, so you can see how your skin responds before committing to a deeper treatment. Your nurse will talk this through with you at consultation.
SoftLift™
Your lunchtime laser facial
SoftLift uses the 1570nm non-ablative erbium laser, working beneath the skin without removing the surface. It stimulates collagen and elastin production to refresh skin tone, texture and radiance, making it an ideal option for those wanting visible skin rejuvenation with little to no downtime.
Best for:
- Early signs of ageing
- Fine lines
- Dull or tired-looking skin
- Preventative collagen stimulation
Downtime: Little to no downtime
PIXELPEEL
A LIGHTER LASER PEEL
PixelPeel uses fractional CO₂ on the Alma Hybrid, creating microscopic channels in the skin’s surface to prompt renewal and collagen production. Each pixel is delivered individually rather than in a grid, so less heat builds up and the skin recovers faster, a gentle first step into laser resurfacing.
Best for:
- Uneven skin texture
- Dull or tired-looking skin
- Uneven skin tone
- Fine lines
Downtime: Mild redness and flaking (typically 1–3 days)
Alma Hybrid
Complete skin resurfacing
Alma Hybrid combines ablative CO₂ laser resurfacing with 1570nm erbium technology to treat both the skin’s surface and deeper layers in one treatment. Treatment intensity is personalised to your skin concerns and desired downtime for comprehensive skin rejuvenation.
Best for:
- Pigmentation
- Sun damage
- Wrinkles
- Uneven skin texture
Downtime: Customised (typically 7–10 days)
1
Consultation
Your journey begins with a 30-minute consultation with a registered nurse. You will discuss your skin history, what you would like to improve and how much downtime suits you, and your nurse will confirm whether PixelPeel is right for you.
2
Preparation
Following a clinical cleanse, a topical anaesthetic is applied for your comfort. While it takes effect, your nurse explains the treatment step by step, confirms your settings and answers any final questions before you begin.
3
Treatment
You will feel warmth, tingling or a light prickling sensation as each pixel is delivered. Settings are tailored to your skin rather than a standard protocol, which is what determines how much recovery to expect afterwards.
4
Post-Treatment Care
You will leave with an aftercare plan and strict SPF 50+ instructions. Mild redness, dryness or flaking typically settles within one to three days. Results vary, and all cosmetic procedures carry risks, which your nurse will discuss with you.
Alma Hybrid Laser Skin Rejuvenation
For pigmentation, sun damage and deeper resurfacing, Alma Hybrid combines ablative CO₂ with 1570nm to treat the surface and the deeper layers of the skin in a single session. Every treatment begins with a skin consultation to determine the right approach for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
A topical anaesthetic is applied before treatment. Most people describe warmth, tingling or a light prickling sensation, and because the pixels are delivered individually rather than in a grid, there is less heat build-up than with a traditional CO₂ laser.
Expect mild redness, dryness or flaking for one to three days. The exact recovery depends on the strength of your treatment and how your skin heals, which your nurse will explain at consultation.
Many people choose a course of two to three sessions, but needs differ. Your nurse will tailor a plan to your skin and goals.
Skin often feels smoother once the early healing settles, with continued improvement as your skin’s renewal cycle progresses over the following weeks. Results vary between individuals.
Suitability depends on your skin tone, history and current condition. Your registered nurse assesses this at consultation before any treatment is booked.
PixelPeel is fractional CO₂ only, delivered in a randomised pattern for a shorter recovery. Alma Hybrid adds a second non-ablative wavelength to reach the deeper layers of the skin, which makes it the stronger option for pigmentation, sun damage and laxity, with around a week of recovery.
Traditional fractional CO₂ fires in an ordered grid, which concentrates heat between channels. PixelPeel fires each pixel individually and at random, so heat is dispersed and recovery is shorter.
Yes. Every PixelPeel treatment begins with a consultation with a registered nurse to assess your skin and confirm the treatment is right for you.
PixelPeel can form part of a broader skin plan alongside our other treatments. Your nurse will advise on what suits your skin and how to space sessions.
In addition to Alma PixelPeel, Sisä Skincare offers a range of personalised skin and aesthetic treatments, including Morpheus8 RF Microneedling, Lumecca IPL, Healite II LED Light Therapy, wrinkle treatments, and other evidence-based treatments tailored to your individual skin concerns and goals. If you’re unsure which treatment is right for you, we recommend booking a Skin Consultation, where one of our Registered Nurses will create a personalised treatment plan.
Yes. Alma PixelPeel laser treatments are available at Sisä Skincare in Freshwater on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Patients regularly visit us from Manly, Dee Why, Curl Curl, Brookvale, Collaroy, Mona Vale and surrounding suburbs for personalised laser resurfacing, scar revision and skin rejuvenation treatments, as recently featured in Northern Beaches Mums.