If you’re noticing changes in your skin’s texture, tone or firmness—or if past sun damage or acne scarring has left its mark—Fraxel® laser treatment may be an effective option to help restore smoother, healthier-looking skin. Fraxel is a treatment that works with your body’s natural healing process to rejuvenate the skin from the inside out.
What Is Fraxel?
Fraxel is a non-surgical fractional laser treatment designed to improve skin quality by stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin. Unlike traditional lasers that treat the entire surface of the skin, Fraxel targets microscopic areas beneath the skin, leaving the surrounding tissue intact. This approach promotes faster healing while still delivering noticeable results.
The laser creates thousands of tiny treatment zones in the skin, which triggers your body’s natural repair response. Over time, this process helps replace damaged skin with new, healthier tissue.
What Does Fraxel Treat?
Fraxel is commonly used to improve a wide range of skin concerns, including:
- Uneven skin tone and texture
- Acne scars and surgical scars
- Melasma and pigmentation issues (for appropriate candidates)
- Early signs of skin laxity
Because Fraxel works below the surface of the skin, results continue to improve for weeks to months as collagen rebuilds.
Common Treatment Areas
Fraxel can be safely used on several areas of the body, including:
- Face
- Neck
- Chest (décolletage)
- Hands
- Arms or other scar-prone areas
What to Expect During and After Treatment
Before treatment, a topical numbing cream is applied to maximize comfort. Treatment times vary depending on the area being treated, but most sessions last 20–45 minutes.
After treatment, patients typically experience:
- Redness and swelling similar to a sunburn
- Mild peeling or flaking as the skin heals
- Gradual improvement in tone, texture, and firmness
Downtime varies depending on the treatment depth, but many patients return to normal activities within a few days.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
While some patients notice improvement after one treatment, a series of treatments is often recommended for optimal results. Your provider will create a personalized plan based on your skin type, concerns and goals.
Is Fraxel Right for You?
Fraxel is ideal for patients looking to improve skin texture, scarring and sun damage rather than volume loss. During a consultation, we evaluate your skin and discuss whether Fraxel—or another treatment option—best fits your needs.
Healthy, radiant skin looks different for everyone. Fraxel offers a science-backed way to help your skin renew itself and age more confidently.
- Stephanie Cwik, Licensed Esthetician