Fractional Laser

Fractional Lasers can completely transform your skin!

“Fractional” Fraxel Laser Resurfacing is a technology which delivers results approaching that of deep chemical peels or ablative laser resurfacing, without the discomfort and inconvenience of a lengthy healing period and with minimum risk. All traditional resurfacing methods treat the entire skin surface, to obtain a significant, “permanent” result.

Fractional Fraxel Laser Resurfacing with the Profractional Sciton Laser uses an invisible laser beam which is strongly absorbed by water. The beam is less than 100 millionths of an inch in diameter, about the size of a human hair. The beam passes through the dry, outer layer of skin and wounds the underlying collagen. Nearby undamaged cells immediately move into this microscopically damaged area and heal the wounded area. During each treatment, millions of these microscopic areas are created, but most of the skin remains undamaged, allowing rapid healing. Further collagen remodelling and some skin tightening takes place over the next 3-6 months.

Indications for Fractional Fraxel Laser Resurfacing include sun-damaged skin, fine wrinkles, age and sun spots, hyper-pigmentation, acne and other scarring and hair loss rejuvenation

  • In the week after treatment, the skin may become dry and red, similar to that experienced after a sunburn. During this time, potentially irritating skin products such as AHAs or Retinoids should be avoided and only moisturizers and zinc oxide sunscreens should be applied.

    Some patients will experience mild to moderate swelling for a few days after treatment

  • It depends on what you are targeting. If it's pigment, you will see results in one to two sessions. If you're trying to get rid of wrinkles or acne scarring, it's three to five sessions. For both acne and wrinkles, it's recommended to space out sessions four weeks apart.

FAQ

  • 2 Weeks Prior

    For 2 weeks prior, in the treatment area, avoid:

    Sunburn & sun exposure

    Fake tan

    IPL, laser hair removal & waxing

    Topical prescription retinol

    3 Days Prior

    Cease use of cosmeceutical retinol in the treatment area.

    Let us know

    Please let your dermal tech know if you:

    Are taking any photosensitising medication

    Are taking isotretinoin (e.g. Roaccutane)

    Have eczema or psoriasis in the treatment area

    Have diabetes, auto-immune disease, epilepsy or vitiligo

    History of abnormal or keloid scarring

    Have undergone or are undergoing chemical or radiation therapy

  • 72 Hours

    Avoid heat induced activities, including:

    • Steam rooms & saunas

    • Excessive exercise

    Day 1-7

    Avoid active skincare ingredients. Use a gentle cleanser, hyaluronic acid, recovery neuro gel and SPF

    Day 7+

    Avoid exercise and swimming for at least one week after treatment.

    Recommence actives and exfoliating skincare.