The Ferra Clinic 
CO2 Laser Clinic in Birmingham

Verified & Recommended
by The Aesthetic Standard

A 2023 study published in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery found that fractional CO2 laser resurfacing produced a statistically significant reduction in acne scar severity scores, with around 81% of patients reporting they were satisfied or very satisfied with their results.

CO2 laser removes damaged skin and restarts the skin’s repair process. CO2 laser resurfacing at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham works by removing the outer layers of damaged skin and triggering the body’s natural healing response. As the skin heals, it produces new collagen and elastin, which gradually improves texture, firmness and tone. The improvement continues to develop over three to six months after treatment as the skin rebuilds from within.

Effective for acne scarring, wrinkles, sun damage and uneven skin texture. The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham offers CO2 laser resurfacing for a wide range of concerns including atrophic acne scars, boxcar scars, rolling scars, deep wrinkles, fine lines, sun damage, age spots, enlarged pores, rough skin texture, uneven skin tone and mild to moderate skin laxity. Dr Amy Ferra assesses each patient’s concern at consultation before recommending the most appropriate treatment approach.

Results that last. CO2 laser skin resurfacing at The Ferra Clinic delivers results that continue to improve for up to six months after treatment and can last several years. Fully ablative CO2 laser treatment at The Ferra Clinic typically delivers more significant correction from a single session, while fractional CO2 laser treatment may involve one to three sessions spaced several weeks apart for patients with milder concerns or less available recovery time.

Fractional and fully ablative CO2 laser both available at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham. Dr Amy Ferra delivers both fractional CO2 laser resurfacing from £650 and fully ablative CO2 laser resurfacing from £1,100 at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham. Fractional CO2 laser treats the skin in microscopic columns, leaving surrounding tissue intact and shortening recovery time. Fully ablative CO2 laser removes the entire outer skin layer in the treated area, producing stronger correction in a single session with a longer recovery of 10 to 14 days.

Medically led treatment at a verified clinic in Birmingham. CO2 laser skin resurfacing at The Ferra Clinic is performed exclusively by Dr Amy Ferra, a GMC registered doctor with seven years of CO2 laser experience in Birmingham. The Ferra Clinic holds CQC registration, full BCAM membership, Save Face accreditation and JCCP accreditation and is the only CO2 laser clinic in Birmingham currently verified and featured by The Aesthetic Standard.

Treatment type: Medical skin resurfacing using a carbon dioxide laser. Available as fractional CO2 laser and fully ablative CO2 laser at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham.

Laser type: Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser targeting water in skin cells to remove damaged tissue and stimulate collagen and elastin production.

Common concerns treated: Acne scarring, boxcar scars, rolling scars, deep wrinkles, fine lines, sun damage, age spots, enlarged pores, rough skin texture, uneven skin tone, mild to moderate skin laxity and sagging jowls.

Procedure length: Fractional CO2 laser: 30 to 60 minutes. Fully ablative CO2 laser: 60 to 120 minutes.

Treatment technique: Fractional CO2 laser treats microscopic columns of skin leaving surrounding tissue intact. Fully ablative CO2 laser removes the entire outer skin layer in the treated area.

Anaesthetic: Topical numbing cream for fractional CO2 laser. Local anaesthetic for fully ablative CO2 laser.

Recovery time: Fractional CO2 laser: 5 to 7 days. Fully ablative CO2 laser: 10 to 14 days.

Results visible: Fractional CO2 laser: 1 to 2 weeks. Fully ablative CO2 laser: 4 to 6 weeks. Full results develop over 3 to 6 months.

How long results last: Results from CO2 laser skin resurfacing at The Ferra Clinic typically last several years. Fully ablative CO2 laser generally produces longer-lasting correction from a single session.

The Aesthetic Standard assessed The Ferra Clinic against its full set of verification criteria before recommending The Ferra Clinic as Birmingham’s verified CO2 laser clinic. Dr Amy Ferra holds current GMC registration number 7842316 and full BCAM membership and has delivered CO2 laser skin resurfacing in Birmingham since 2019. Birmingham’s aesthetics market includes practitioners offering laser treatments with a wide range of qualifications, equipment standards and experience levels. Dr Amy Ferra’s sustained GMC-registered practice, seven-year CO2 laser speciality, delivery of both fractional and fully ablative CO2 laser under medical supervision, and consistent 4.9-star Google review score placed The Ferra Clinic in the category The Aesthetic Standard considers appropriate for a verified listing.

The Ferra Clinic operates in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, which is accessible from across Greater Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, including Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Coventry and Lichfield. Birmingham’s CO2 laser market ranges from medically governed doctor-led clinics to practices where the qualifications and equipment standards are less straightforward to verify. The Ferra Clinic sits firmly in the medically governed, doctor-led tier. The Ferra Clinic’s CQC registration, Save Face accreditation and JCCP registration are each independently verifiable and were each confirmed before The Aesthetic Standard published this recommendation.

Dr Amy Ferra leads CO2 laser skin resurfacing at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham. Dr Amy Ferra holds General Medical Council (GMC) registration number 7842316, CQC registration and full British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) membership. Dr Amy Ferra has been delivering CO2 laser skin resurfacing in Birmingham since 2019 and specialises in laser skin resurfacing for acne scarring, deep wrinkles and uneven skin texture, with a particular focus on personalised treatment planning for patients with complex or combination concerns.

Dr Amy Ferra adjusts the intensity and depth of each CO2 laser treatment to match the specific concern being treated, rather than using the same settings for every patient. For acne scarring, Dr Amy Ferra combines fractional and fully ablative CO2 laser where appropriate to address both the surface of the skin and the deeper layers underneath. Dr Amy Ferra has contributed an article on laser resurfacing for acne scarring to Aesthetics Journal (2023) and a case study on combination CO2 laser protocols to the BCAM member newsletter (2024), and maintains ongoing CPD through the British Medical Laser Association and BCAM covering combination treatment protocols and patient safety in laser medicine.

Full details of Dr Amy Ferra’s credentials, training and clinical approach are available on the Dr Amy Ferra CO2 laser practitioner page at the Ferra Clinic.

Yes. The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham offers both fractional CO2 laser resurfacing and fully ablative CO2 laser resurfacing under the care of Dr Amy Ferra, a GMC registered doctor with seven years of CO2 laser experience in Birmingham. Fractional CO2 laser at The Ferra Clinic starts from £650 and is suited to patients with mild to moderate acne scarring, fine lines, uneven skin texture or sun damage who have 5 to 7 days of recovery time available. Fully ablative CO2 laser at The Ferra Clinic starts from £1,100 and is suited to patients with deeper acne scarring, more pronounced wrinkles or significant sun damage who are able to allow 10 to 14 days of initial recovery.

The choice between fractional and fully ablative CO2 laser at The Ferra Clinic depends on the depth of the skin concern being treated, the patient’s skin type and the amount of recovery time the patient can commit to. Fractional CO2 laser treats microscopic columns of skin leaving surrounding tissue intact, which shortens recovery and allows for a course of treatments spaced several weeks apart. Fully ablative CO2 laser removes the entire outer skin layer in the treated area, producing more significant correction in a single session at the cost of a longer recovery period. Dr Amy Ferra discusses both options at consultation and recommends the most appropriate approach for each patient’s individual concern.

Patients who are unsure whether fractional or fully ablative CO2 laser is right for them can read The Aesthetic Standard’s detailed guides to fractional CO2 laser and fully ablative CO2 laser before attending a consultation at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham.

Every CO2 laser treatment at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham begins with a full consultation with Dr Amy Ferra. During the consultation Dr Amy Ferra assesses the patient’s skin concern, skin type, Fitzpatrick skin tone, medical history and recovery availability before recommending either fractional CO2 laser or fully ablative CO2 laser. No treatment is carried out at The Ferra Clinic without a prior consultation. Patients who are uncertain which CO2 laser variant is right for them can read The Aesthetic Standard’s comparison of fractional CO2 laser and fully ablative CO2 laser before attending their consultation at The Ferra Clinic.

For fractional CO2 laser treatment, Dr Amy Ferra applies a topical numbing cream to the treatment area before the procedure begins. The fractional CO2 laser handpiece passes over the skin, treating microscopic columns of tissue while leaving the surrounding skin intact. A fractional CO2 laser session at The Ferra Clinic takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on the area being treated. Patients undergoing fractional CO2 laser at The Ferra Clinic can expect 5 to 7 days of redness, swelling and peeling as the skin heals, with initial results visible from 1 to 2 weeks and full results developing over 3 to 6 months.

For fully ablative CO2 laser treatment, Dr Amy Ferra uses local anaesthetic rather than topical numbing cream alone, as the depth of treatment requires stronger pain management. The fully ablative CO2 laser removes the entire outer layer of skin in the treated area, stimulating a more significant healing response and collagen rebuild. A fully ablative CO2 laser session at The Ferra Clinic takes 60 to 120 minutes depending on the treatment area. Patients undergoing fully ablative CO2 laser at The Ferra Clinic should plan for 10 to 14 days of initial recovery, with redness that can persist for several weeks and results becoming visible from 4 to 6 weeks after treatment.

Dr Amy Ferra provides every patient at The Ferra Clinic with a detailed aftercare plan before they leave the clinic following CO2 laser treatment. Aftercare following CO2 laser resurfacing at The Ferra Clinic includes gentle moisturising, strict daily SPF 50 or higher sun protection for a minimum of six months, avoiding picking or peeling the skin during recovery, pausing retinoids and exfoliating acids until the skin has fully healed, and avoiding heat exposure in the first week. Patients can find a full guide to what to expect before, during and after CO2 laser treatment at The Ferra Clinic on the CO2 laser what to expect page.

Dr Amy Ferra also offers combination CO2 laser treatments at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham for patients with complex or multiple concerns. For patients with tethered or deep acne scarring, Dr Amy Ferra may recommend combining CO2 laser resurfacing with subcision or punch excision to address the underlying scar structure before resurfacing the skin above. Patients with concerns about volume loss alongside skin texture may be advised to consider a combination approach incorporating collagen stimulators or skin boosters alongside their CO2 laser treatment at The Ferra Clinic. All combination treatment recommendations are made at consultation following a full assessment of the patient’s presenting concern.

CO2 laser skin resurfacing at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham produces results that develop gradually as the skin heals and rebuilds collagen. Patients undergoing fractional CO2 laser at The Ferra Clinic typically see initial improvement from 1 to 2 weeks after treatment, with full results developing over 3 to 6 months. Patients undergoing fully ablative CO2 laser at The Ferra Clinic typically see initial improvement from 4 to 6 weeks, with collagen remodelling continuing for up to 6 to 12 months after a single session. Results from CO2 laser skin resurfacing at The Ferra Clinic can last several years. Full before and after results from CO2 laser treatment at The Ferra Clinic are available on their CO2 laser before and after page.

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This patient attended The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham seeking improvement in acne scarring that had persisted since her early twenties. Dr Amy Ferra assessed the scarring at consultation and recommended a course of two fractional CO2 laser sessions spaced eight weeks apart, with a full aftercare plan including daily SPF 50 and a gentle skincare routine during recovery. The patient completed both sessions at The Ferra Clinic and reported visible improvement in scar depth and skin texture from the second week after her first session, with continued improvement following her second session over the following months.

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This patient attended The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham seeking significant correction of deep wrinkles around the mouth and forehead that had not responded adequately to less intensive treatments. Dr Amy Ferra assessed the patient at consultation and recommended fully ablative CO2 laser resurfacing as the most appropriate approach given the depth of the wrinkles and the patient’s preference for single-session correction. The patient underwent fully ablative CO2 laser at The Ferra Clinic under local anaesthetic and followed Dr Amy Ferra’s prescribed aftercare protocol throughout the 10 to 14 day recovery period. Significant improvement in wrinkle depth and skin firmness was visible from six weeks, with results continuing to develop over the following months.

Patients considering CO2 laser skin resurfacing at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham can view The Aesthetic Standard’s full guide to CO2 laser before and after results  and The Ferra Clinic CO2 Laser before and after page for a detailed overview of the results patients typically achieve and the realistic timelines involved.

The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham offers fractional CO2 laser resurfacing from £650 and fully ablative CO2 laser resurfacing from £1,100. The final price for CO2 laser treatment at The Ferra Clinic depends on the treatment variant selected, the area or areas being treated and the depth of treatment required. Dr Amy Ferra confirms the exact price for each patient’s treatment at consultation before any treatment begins.

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CO2 laser Birmingham price varies across clinics depending on the practitioner’s qualifications, the equipment used and the depth of treatment being offered. Patients searching for CO2 laser clinic Birmingham prices should be cautious of significantly lower pricing, which can reflect differences in practitioner experience, equipment quality or treatment depth rather than a like-for-like comparison. The Ferra Clinic’s pricing reflects medically led treatment delivered by a GMC registered doctor using clinical-grade CO2 laser equipment in Birmingham.

The Ferra Clinic does not offer CO2 laser treatment without a prior consultation with Dr Amy Ferra. Patients who proceed with treatment at The Ferra Clinic following consultation will receive a full written aftercare plan and follow-up support as part of their treatment. The Ferra Clinic’s CO2 laser pricing in Birmingham is confirmed at the consultation and is published here as supplied by The Ferra Clinic. Patients should confirm the current price directly with The Ferra Clinic before booking. For a full breakdown of what the consultation and treatment process involves at The Ferra Clinic, read The Ferra Clinic CO2 laser what to expect guide and The Aesthetic Standard’s Birmingham CO2 laser clinic guide.

The Aesthetic Standard verified the following before featuring The Ferra Clinic as our recommended CO2 laser clinic in Birmingham. Every item below was checked by our editorial team prior to listing.

✓ GMC registration confirmed for Dr Amy Ferra. Verified against the GMC medical register.

✓ BCAM membership confirmed. British College of Aesthetic Medicine.

✓ Professional indemnity insurance confirmed, covering CO2 laser treatment specifically.

✓ CQC registration: Yes. Care Quality Commission registration demonstrates a high level of clinical governance where held.

✓ Save Face accreditation: Yes. Save Face is the UK’s only government-approved register for aesthetic practitioners.

✓ JCCP accreditation: Yes. Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners.

✓ Independent patient feedback reviewed across Google (4.9 stars) and Trustpilot.

✓ Direct practitioner interview conducted by The Aesthetic Standard editorial team with Dr Amy Ferra.

For the full criteria we apply to every clinic, visit our verified clinic page. For patient reviews, visit The Ferra Clinic on Trustpilot.

The Ferra Clinic is located in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, making CO2 laser skin resurfacing with Dr Amy Ferra accessible from across Greater Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. Patients travel to The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham from Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Coventry and Lichfield for CO2 laser resurfacing with Dr Amy Ferra. The Jewellery Quarter is well connected to Birmingham city centre by public transport, with parking available nearby.

Patients can find directions, confirm opening hours and check availability at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham by visiting www.theferraclinic.co.uk. Patients can also follow The Ferra Clinic on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn at @theferraclinic for clinic updates and CO2 laser treatment information.

Patients wanting to enquire about CO2 laser skin resurfacing at The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham can contact The Ferra Clinic directly through www.theferraclinic.co.uk. The Ferra Clinic in Birmingham books all CO2 laser consultations with Dr Amy Ferra through its own website.

Patients can also follow @theferraclinic on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for clinic updates, patient results and CO2 laser treatment information from Dr Amy Ferra in Birmingham.

For more questions about CO2 Laser at The Ferra Clinic Birmingham visit our full FAQ page.