Full Back Treatment

Full Back is a medical-grade resurfacing treatment that applies a carbon dioxide laser across the entire back surface — upper back, mid back, lower back, and shoulder zones — targeting the body’s largest single treatment area. It delivers thousands of precise microscopic thermal columns deep into the back’s skin to treat body acne scars, stretch marks, pigmentation, rough texture, hypertrophic scars, and skin laxity caused by weight changes or ageing. Because the back is the largest treatable body zone, expert parameter calibration and a structured multi-session protocol are essential for safe, uniform, and effective results.

Key Benefits

Treats the body's largest skin surface in one course

the entire back is resurfaced uniformly, eliminating visible texture and tone differences between treated and untreated zones.

Gold standard for back acne scars

fractional CO₂ laser has emerged as the leading non-invasive option for acne scar management, with incremental improvement recorded after each session and a well-documented safety profile across all Fitzpatrick skin types

Deep structural collagen rebuilding

penetrates 300–1,500 microns into the back's dermis, physically reconstructing the collagen architecture damaged by acne, weight changes, and stretch marks — not just surface correction.

Addresses multiple back concerns simultaneously

acne scars, PIH, stretch marks, rough texture, and skin laxity are all improved within a single treatment course.

Long-lasting results

improvements in scar depth and skin texture typically last 3–5 years with consistent skin maintenance and sun protection on exposed back areas.

Customisable zone by zone

the upper back, mid back, and lower back have different skin thickness and healing characteristics; laser density and energy are calibrated independently for each zone within the same session.

Faster healing than full ablative

fractional delivery preserves healthy tissue between MTZs, accelerating healing to 10–14 days versus the 4–6 week recovery of traditional ablative CO₂ laser on a surface this large.

Step-by-step Procedure

Consultation & Back Mapping

Your dermatologist assesses the full back — mapping acne scars, stretch marks, pigmentation zones, and skin type — then plans zone-specific laser settings for the upper, mid, and lower back.

Pre-Treatment Priming

A prescribed depigmenting regimen — hydroquinone, kojic acid, or niacinamide with SPF 50 — is applied daily for 2–4 weeks to suppress melanocyte activity and minimise post-treatment PIH risk.

Topical Anaesthesia

EMLA 5% numbing cream is applied across the full back under occlusion for 45–60 minutes before the session to ensure complete comfort throughout treatment.

Laser Delivery

The laser handpiece is passed systematically across the entire back surface in a structured pattern — with density and energy calibrated per zone — taking approximately 45–75 minutes for a full back session.

Cooling & Aftercare

The is Clinical Ice Masque — loaded with 5% hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, green tea, rosemary extract, and antioxidants — is applied to the freshly resurfaced skin. The cooling, almost spa-like sensation immediately calms any residual warmth and floods the skin with deep hydration. This masque is left on for 10–15 minutes.