Orange County’s premier surgeon-performed CO2 laser treatment — the gold standard in skin texture correction and rejuvenation, available at Trinity Aesthetic Studio in Brea, CA.
CO2 laser resurfacing is the gold-standard treatment for skin texture correction and rejuvenation – and at Trinity Aesthetic Studio in Brea, CA, it is performed exclusively by Dr. David Oliak, a board-certified surgeon. That level of expertise is rare in aesthetic medicine anywhere in Orange County, and it makes a meaningful difference in your results. Using the innovative Alma Hybrid laser, we combine ablative CO2 with non-ablative 1570nm technology to deliver transformative skin renewal – customized to your skin type, your goals, and your life.
The Alma Hybrid is not your traditional CO2 laser. It combines two powerful wavelengths — ablative CO2 (10,600nm) and non-ablative Erbium Glass (1570nm) — in a single, highly customizable platform that delivers dramatic results with greater comfort and less downtime than traditional CO2 lasers alone. Both wavelengths work fractionally, meaning they treat only a fraction of the skin surface at a time, leaving surrounding tissue intact to accelerate healing. The result is a treatment that can be precisely calibrated for any skin type and any lifestyle — from a no-downtime refresh to a transformative single-session procedure. It is the most advanced CO2 laser platform available in Orange County.
CO2 laser resurfacing works through controlled ablation — the laser vaporizes water within micro-columns of skin tissue, creating precise, controlled zones of damage that trigger a powerful healing response in both the epidermis and dermis. Because the Alma Hybrid is fractional, only a fraction of the skin surface is treated in each pass. The surrounding untreated tissue accelerates repair, driving cell turnover, collagen synthesis, and elastin production across the entire treated area. The CO2 wavelength removes and replaces damaged outer layers while simultaneously stimulating deep dermal remodeling. The 1570nm non-ablative wavelength penetrates deeper without ablating the surface, adding an additional layer of collagen stimulation that enhances results while reducing recovery. The outcome is a comprehensively renewed skin structure — a refreshed, healthy surface above and a denser, firmer dermis below — for results that are both immediately visible and continue improving for months as new collagen matures.
For patients throughout Orange County seeking meaningful, lasting skin improvement, CO2 laser resurfacing excels at surface texture correction — there is no more effective treatment — and delivers deep dermal renewal that no other non-surgical treatment can match. It addresses a wide range of face and body concerns:
The Alma Hybrid is customizable for virtually all skin types — extra care is taken with darker skin tones, and we will assess your skin thoroughly at your complimentary consultation at our Brea, CA location. CO2 laser may be right for you if you have fine lines, wrinkles, or surface texture concerns from aging or sun damage, loss of skin firmness and elasticity, acne scarring, surgical or traumatic scars, or uneven tone and sun damage, and you are looking for significant, lasting improvement.
CO2 laser is not appropriate for those with active acne, skin infections, autoimmune disease, or conditions affecting wound healing, a history of keloid scarring, current use of Accutane, or those who are pregnant.
Your treatment visit to our Brea, CA studio begins with a thorough topical numbing protocol (20-45 minutes) to ensure your comfort. The treatment itself takes approximately 20–45 minutes depending on the area and intensity selected. One of the most powerful features of the Alma Hybrid is its flexibility – your treatment can be precisely calibrated to your goals, your skin, and your schedule. We offer four treatment intensities:
You will notice initial improvements in skin texture and tone within 7–14 days as the skin peels and heals. The most significant results — improved firmness, reduction of fine lines, and deep dermal renewal — develop gradually over 3–6 months as new collagen production matures. Results are long-lasting with proper skincare maintenance.
CO2 laser is one of aesthetics’ most powerful and technically demanding treatments. At Trinity Aesthetic Studio in Brea, CA, every CO2 laser procedure is performed exclusively by Dr. David Oliak, a board-certified surgeon with more than two decades of surgical experience. Surgical training demands a level of precision, anatomical knowledge, and clinical judgment that directly translates to safer, more effective laser treatments – and it is a standard of care that most Orange County med spas and aesthetic clinics simply cannot offer. Combined with the Alma Hybrid’s industry-leading technology and Trinity’s commitment to personalized, root-cause treatment planning, patients from across Orange County receive care that is genuinely rare in aesthetic medicine. CO2 laser is rarely offered at med spas — and rarer still when performed by a board-certified surgeon. At Trinity, that is our standard.
This depends on your goals and the treatment intensity we select together. PixelPeel and low-to-moderate intensity treatments are performed as a series, delivering progressive improvement over multiple sessions with minimal downtime. High-intensity treatments require only a single session and deliver the most dramatic results. We will recommend the right approach at your complimentary consultation.
The Alma Hybrid is customizable for all skin types. Extra care is taken with darker skin tones, and we will assess your skin thoroughly at consultation to design the safest, most effective plan for you. Patients from throughout Orange County with a wide range of skin types are welcome for a complimentary consultation.
Results are long-lasting — the collagen remodeling triggered by CO2 laser continues for 3–6 months after treatment, and the improvements in skin quality can last years with proper skincare maintenance. We will design a maintenance plan tailored to your skin and goals.
Two things: the surgeon performing it, and the technology delivering it. Dr. Oliak’s surgical expertise brings a level of precision and clinical judgment to CO2 laser treatments that is rare in aesthetic medicine anywhere in Orange County. The Alma Hybrid’s combination of CO2 and 1570nm wavelengths delivers superior results with less downtime than traditional CO2 lasers. Together, they represent the highest standard of CO2 laser care available in Orange County.
PixelPeel is a no-downtime CO2 protocol that uses lower energy settings to deliver gentle, progressive rejuvenation over a series of treatments — ideal for patients who want improvement without any recovery time. A full CO2 treatment uses higher energy settings for more significant results in fewer sessions, with downtime ranging from a weekend to 1–2 weeks depending on intensity. Both use the same Alma Hybrid platform and are performed by Dr. Oliak.
Traditional CO2 lasers use a single ablative wavelength, which delivers excellent results but typically requires more downtime. The Alma Hybrid adds a 1570nm non-ablative wavelength that works synergistically with the CO2, enhancing results while reducing recovery time. It is also more customizable for different skin types and treatment goals — making it a more versatile and patient-friendly platform while maintaining the full effectiveness of CO2 laser resurfacing.
Comfort is a priority at Trinity. All CO2 laser treatments begin with a thorough numbing protocol to ensure you are comfortable throughout the procedure. Most patients describe the experience as mild warmth or pressure. Post-treatment discomfort is typically mild and manageable, and we will provide detailed aftercare guidance to keep you comfortable during recovery.
At your consultation, Dr. Oliak will provide personalized preparation instructions based on your skin type and treatment plan. Generally, patients should avoid sun exposure, retinoids, and certain skincare actives in the days leading up to treatment. Arriving with clean skin and no makeup on the day of your appointment is important. We will guide you through everything you need to know at your complimentary consultation.
Following your treatment, it is important to keep the skin clean, moisturized, and protected from sun exposure. Avoid picking or peeling the skin during healing, and refrain from strenuous exercise, heat exposure, and active skincare ingredients like retinoids and acids until the skin has fully healed. Dr. Oliak will provide detailed, personalized aftercare instructions at your appointment.
Results are long-lasting — the collagen remodeling triggered by CO2 laser continues for 3–6 months after treatment, and the improvements in skin quality can last years with proper skincare maintenance. We will design a maintenance plan tailored to your skin and goals, which may include periodic PixelPeel treatments or complementary skincare programs.
Yes — CO2 laser pairs beautifully with other Trinity treatments for comprehensive results. Regenerative skincare with peptide actives accelerates healing and enhances results. Other energy-based treatments such as EMFACE or Exion Face can address complementary concerns like muscle laxity or deep tissue tightening. Dr. Oliak will recommend the optimal combination at your consultation based on your specific goals.
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Dr. Oliak has spent his career drawn to fields of medicine that are genuinely transformational for patients — the kind of transformation that changes not just health, but how people feel about their lives.
That journey began with bariatric surgery. Over a 20-year surgical career, Dr. Oliak performed more than 3,500 operations — including as one of Orange County’s first surgeons to offer laparoscopic weight loss surgery — helping patients achieve outcomes that rippled across every dimension of their lives: physical, medical, and emotional.
In 2023, Dr. Oliak founded MD Total Wellness, built on a philosophy that would shape everything that followed: that the most impactful interventions are those overlooked by traditional healthcare — ones that address root causes by working with the body’s own processes rather than around them. Hormone therapy restores what aging takes away. Peptide therapy stimulates the body’s own pathways to achieve meaningful outcomes. The body, properly supported, does things better than we can artificially replicate.
Aesthetics became the natural next chapter. The same technology-driven, root-cause philosophy applies — advanced energy-based technologies and regenerative skincare stimulate the body’s natural processes to address the underlying causes of aesthetic change, achieving results that are compelling precisely because they are natural. Everyone wants to look and feel their best — Dr. Oliak believes the body can get us there on its own terms.
At Trinity, Dr. Oliak brings a rare combination of surgical precision, deep scientific grounding, and a genuine passion for patient transformation — helping people not just look better, but feel better about who they are.
