Laser Resurfacing
Remove the surface, or work underneath it
Ablative lasers remove tissue at the skin surface. Non-ablative lasers pass through the epidermis and deposit their energy beneath it, leaving the surface intact. The Super Pulse CO₂ Plus is the ablative option and runs fractional, ablative and surgical modes from one console. The thulium and Er:Glass 2-in-1 is non-ablative across both wavelengths and carries no shot limit per procedure.
Every figure below is taken from the pages linked on this site as they are published today. Where a specification does not state a value, the cell says so rather than guessing. Nothing here is clinical, legal or regulatory advice, and platform suitability for a given patient or practice is a decision for the treating practitioner.
Side by side
12 dimensions. No column is marked as the winner, because on a spec sheet there isn't one.
| Dimension | Super Pulse CO₂ Plus | Thulium 1927nm + Er:Glass 1550nm 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Fractional CO₂ — ablative | Non-ablative fractional, dual fibre |
| Wavelengths | Fractional CO₂ | 1927nm thulium + 1550nm Er:Glass |
| Modes | Multi-mode: fractional / ablative / surgical | Non-ablative fractional across both fibres |
| What each wavelength is for | One ablative wavelength, tuned by mode, depth and density | 1927nm for superficial pigment · 1550nm for deeper remodelling |
| Scan field | Not published — supplied in writing with the quote | 20 × 20mm and 12 × 12mm |
| Delivery | Not published — supplied in writing with the quote | Continuous motion tracking holds the treatment uniform across a pass |
| Operator controls | Multiple treatment modes let the practitioner tune depth and density per patient | Touchscreen — dot spacing, density, interval and total energy per session |
| Consumables | Not published — supplied in writing with the quote | No shot limit per procedure |
| Stated applications | Resurfacing, scars, rejuvenation | Pigment, texture, scarring |
| Listed treatment targets | Wrinkles · acne scars · sun damage · skin texture | Acne scars · pigmentation · large pores · skin texture |
| Downtime | Not published — supplied in writing with the quote | Not published — supplied in writing with the quote |
| Regulatory status | Clearance documentation supplied with quote | Clearance documentation supplied with quote |
Neither device page publishes a downtime figure, so neither cell claims one. Downtime on any resurfacing platform depends on mode, depth, density and the protocol the practitioner chooses.
Which fits your practice
They answer different questions. These are the conditions under which each one is the right purchase — read the one that describes your room.
Full specification for the Thulium 1927nm + Er:Glass 1550nm 2-in-1 →
Not just these two
A two-way comparison is a simplification. These sit alongside it.
Questions
Answered the way we would answer them on the phone.
Ablative lasers remove tissue at the skin surface; non-ablative lasers pass through the epidermis and deposit energy beneath it, leaving the surface intact. The Super Pulse CO₂ Plus is ablative and runs fractional, ablative and surgical modes. The thulium and Er:Glass platform is non-ablative on both fibres, uses continuous motion tracking, and carries no shot limit per procedure.
Neither device page publishes a downtime figure and we are not going to invent one — downtime depends on mode, depth, density and the protocol chosen at the chair. What the catalog does state is that Er:YAG at 2940nm on the ElisPure is generally faster-healing than traditional resurfacing lasers, which is exactly why it exists as a third option alongside these two.
Yes, on the non-ablative side. The 2-in-1 pairs 1927nm thulium for superficial pigment work with 1550nm Er:Glass for deeper remodelling, so one device covers both ends of a resurfacing plan. The LumiGlam Pro offers the same wavelength pairing. The CO₂ platform instead tunes depth and density across several modes on a single ablative wavelength.
We answer that from the service you want to offer, not from the model number. The non-ablative platform adds continuous motion tracking to hold a pass uniform and a touchscreen for dot spacing, density, interval and total energy per session. Fractional CO₂ offers more range across fractional, ablative and surgical modes, and asks more of the operator in return.
More comparisons
Unsure what a term on this page means? The glossary defines every wavelength, setting and regulatory route used across the catalog, and the questions page covers ordering, documentation and lead times.
Ask us straight
Specification sheet, clearance documentation, lead time, freight and total landed cost — in writing, with nothing buried. If neither platform fits, we'll say so.
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