Laugh lines, crow's feet, brown spots, and wrinkles are the dreaded signs of aging, but finally, thanks to the advances in laser skin resurfacing technology, visible aging no longer has to be inevitable. DEKA, a world leader in the manufacturing of medical laser technology, is introducing to the specialty of Cosmetic Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, the UltraSpeed^TM CO2 laser system, featuring the unique DOT Scanner. “DOT Therapy” (Dermal Optical Thermolysis) is without a doubt the most sophisticated state-of-the-art technology in laser skin resurfacing on the market today.

The UltraSpeed^TM CO2 laser DOT system is an FDA approved advanced CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser, manufactured in Europe by DEKA, and distributed in the U.S. by DEKA Laser Technologies, LLC. (headquartered in Carlsbad, California) exclusively for the practice of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Skin resurfacing scanners in conjunction with CO2 lasers were introduced in 1983 and have been constantly improved since then. Traditional CO2 lasers ablated the entire skin surface, resulting in a significant amount of downtime to recover and discomfort for the patient, with prolonged redness of the skin. Furthermore, CO2 lasers were contra-indicated for the treatment of the neck and décolletage, due to the risk of potential scarring and the inability to produce the desired outcome.

“DOT Therapy” is taking laser skin resurfacing to an entirely new level. The new technology delivers CO2 laser energy precisely to targeted areas on the face and/or neck. The procedure effectively treats sun damage, wrinkles, fine lines, and acne scarring. Unlike previous skin resurfacing CO2 lasers, the “DOT” system is unique; it ablates a customized pattern of tiny, micro-sized dots, rather than the entire skin surface, as traditional lasers do. This process allows for quicker healing of the ablated skin, with relatively no pain to the patient.

Traditional CO₂ Laser vs DOT Laser

After a “DOT Therapy” procedure, thousands of microscopic perforations stimulate new collagen growth to improve the skin's texture and tone. “DOT Therapy” leaves the skin around each of the perforations intact, allowing the epidermis to regenerate, resulting in a more youthful appearance.

                             255 DOTs 11% coverage (fig. 1)  418 DOTs 18% coverage (fig. 2) 672 DOTs 30% coverage (fig. 3)

Although this innovative technology is new, the benefits are evident to patients who have undergone the procedure. "The beauty of “DOT Therapy” is the affordability, minimal downtime and rapid recovery! There is no pain or discomfort, redness lasts a few days versus a few weeks, and the results are remarkable – “DOT Therapy” virtually takes years off the face."