Fractional Laser Resurfacing

Fractional Laser Resurfacing is the latest trend in Laser Skin Resurfacing. Laser Skin Resurfacing uses lasers to essentially damage skin. New skin grows back stronger and healthy than before, it’s basically like a controlled sunburn. What Fractional Lasers do that other lasers do not is split the apart into tiny pinpoints of light. These light fractions are comparable to pixels in a digital image. Fractional Laser Resurfacing renews the skin in these microscopic zones, while the surrounding untreated tissue maintains your skin’s stability, allowing for a quicker recovery time.

Fractional lasers offer the power of intense ablative lasers (CO2), but with the safety and control of non-ablative lasers (YAG). What this means is that with Fractional Laser Resurfacing you get safe and reliable, high-quality skincare: power and control. Fractional Laser Resurfacing is approved for dark circles under the eyes, melasma ("mask of pregnancy"), age spots, acne scars, freckles, and skin resurfacing.

The leading name brand form of Fractional Laser Resurfacing is Fraxel®, however, many other lasers offer fractional options.

More Details On Fractional Laser Resurfacing

Average Cost Range: $800.00 - $3,000.00

Time Required:
Most Fractional Laser Resurfacing treatments can be completed in just 30-45 minutes.

In/Out Patient:
Outpatient

Fractional Laser Resurfacing Side Effects / Risks:
Swelling and redness is common for a day or two. There may be some peeling, as well, but far less than with most types of laser skin treatments.

Duration of Results:
Fractional Laser Resurfacing can produce results after just one treatment, but to get results lasting upwards of a year or more, additional treatments may be required.

Recovery Time:
None needed, though some may choose to rest a day due to minor redness and swelling.

Insurance:
As a cosmetic treatment, it will not be covered by most insurance.

Level of Discomfort:
Like most laser treatments, Fractional Laser Resurfacing can be mildly painful, but numbing agents and pain relievers can assist considerably..

Also Known As:
Fractional Skin Resurfacing, Fractional Photothermolysis, Fraxel Laser Peel, Fraxel SR

Further Discussion:
Discuss the benefits of Fractional Laser Resurfacing at Cosmetic Enhancement Forum.