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A customizable CO2 laser that fires a 10,600nm ablative and a 1570nm non-ablative wavelength together for blended fractional resurfacing. See it simulated, mapped to the treatments it powers, and built into a plan.
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Plan • Device
Recommended Protocol
Helix
Fractional CO2 + 1570nm laser
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
Helix is a DEKA fractional laser (distributed by Cartessa Aesthetics) that combines a 10,600nm ablative CO2 wavelength with a 1570nm non-ablative fiber laser, used alone or blended. It resurfaces skin, softens lines and scars, and stimulates collagen, and powers no-downtime treatments like CoolPeel. It's used for skin rejuvenation on the face, neck, décolleté, and hands.
Understanding Helix
Helix is a fractional resurfacing platform from Italian manufacturer DEKA, distributed in the US and Canada by Cartessa Aesthetics. What sets it apart is that it pairs the classic 10,600nm CO2 wavelength with a 1570nm non-ablative fiber laser, and can deliver them alone or blended in the same pass. The ablative energy resurfaces and tightens the surface; the non-ablative energy heats deeper to stimulate collagen with less downtime. Providers use it for everything from the award-winning no-downtime CoolPeel to deeper resurfacing for lines, laxity, sun damage, and acne scars, and it can safely treat the neck, décolleté, and hands, not just the face.
For a practice, Helix is a versatile capital device that consolidates ablative and non-ablative resurfacing into one platform with no consumable costs — the blended modality many injectors consider the backbone of true skin rejuvenation. Because resurfacing results build over weeks and pair naturally with injectables, previewing the projected 'glass skin' outcome on the patient's own photo and packaging it into a plan is what turns a curious consult into a committed, multi-visit patient.
Quick Facts
Helix
Made by
DEKA (US/Canada: Cartessa Aesthetics)
Category
Fractional CO2 + 1570nm laser
Type
In-clinic device
US regulatory status
FDA-cleared for skin resurfacing and a range of dermatologic and soft-tissue applications.
From the treatment room
Provider perspectives on Helix
Morgan Gale, MSN, NP
Founder & Owner
Aesthetic Artistry Laser Center
North Bethesda, MD
In their words
“I told the rep for years, I'm not buying a new laser until you bring me something that's not just a CO2 laser. Then one day he came to me and said, I've got a blended CO2 and a 1570 non-ablative laser that'll fire at the same time. I said, sign me up — that's what I wanted. I've never looked back.”
Helix is how practices deliver laser skin resurfacing
See the full treatment category — what it does, the concerns it solves, and how it fits into a visual 12-month plan.
Concerns Helix addresses
Each concern maps to its full range of options — and lets patients preview their result before they commit.
Fine Lines
Small, shallow wrinkles that show up first around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
Explore concernAcne Scars
Pits, raised marks, and discoloration left behind after breakouts heal.
Explore concernSkin Texture - Face
Smoothing rough, uneven, or bumpy facial skin for a refined, radiant complexion.
Explore concernSunspots
Flat brown spots and age spots from years of cumulative sun exposure.
Explore concernSmile Lines
The folds that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth, deepening with age and volume loss.
Explore concernForehead Lines
Horizontal lines across the forehead from raising the eyebrows, aging, and sun exposure.
Explore concernHelix questions, answered
Common questions patients ask about Helix — and what practices should be ready to answer.
What makes Helix different from a standard CO2 laser?
Helix adds a 1570nm non-ablative fiber laser to the traditional CO2 wavelength and can fire them together. That blend lets a provider resurface the surface and heat the deeper dermis to build collagen in one treatment, often with less downtime than CO2 alone.
What is CoolPeel?
CoolPeel is a branded, no-downtime superficial resurfacing treatment made possible by Helix's high-peak-power short pulse. It refreshes tone and texture with minimal recovery, which makes it a popular entry point before deeper resurfacing.
What does Helix treat?
Fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, uneven tone and texture, acne scars, and mild laxity — on the face and off-face areas like the neck, décolleté, and hands.
Brands similar to Helix
Patients weigh their options by name. Browse the alternatives Afters can visualize and plan.
Fraxel
The fractional laser that defined the category — resurfaces deeper for wrinkles, scars, and sun damage.
View brandHalo
Sciton's hybrid fractional laser — combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths for big results with manageable downtime.
View brandMOXI
Sciton's gentle fractional laser — a low-downtime 'prejuvenation' treatment for tone, texture, and early pigment.
View brandTixel
A laser-free resurfacing device that uses brief heat contact to renew skin — gentle enough for the eye area.
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