Fraxel laser treatment is a fractional non-ablative laser therapy that targets skin imperfections like acne scars, wrinkles, sun damage, and pigmentation by stimulating collagen production, leading to smoother, more even-toned skin over time. Before treatment, patients often have visible issues such as deep scars, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, or texture irregularities, with skin appearing uneven or aged. After 1-5 sessions spaced about a month apart, results typically show reduced scarring depth, faded brown spots, improved firmness, and plumper texture, though full benefits may take 3-6 months as collagen rebuilds.
Acne Scars
Patients with acne scars before Fraxel often notice pitted or textured skin from past breakouts. After 3-5 sessions, scarring smooths out, pores shrink, and redness decreases, as seen in a 36-year-old female who achieved a blended, even complexion. A 43-year-old male experienced significant depth reduction in scars without surgery.
Wrinkles and Fine Lines
Pre-treatment, wrinkles around eyes, cheeks, or forehead appear deep and crepey, contributing to an aged look. Post-treatment with Fraxel CO2, a 66-year-old patient saw results comparable to a facelift, with smoother skin and lifted eyelids after one session. Three-month follow-ups reveal plumper, firmer skin from collagen growth, reducing crow's feet and overall sagging.
Pigmentation and Sun Damage
Beforehand, brown spots, melasma, or freckles dominate, especially on the forehead, cheeks, and nose. After Fraxel Dual (using 1927 wavelength), discoloration fades by 25-85%, with age spots lightening and skin tone evening out after 2-3 treatments. A patient noted broken-up freckles and smoother forehead skin three months later.
Scars and Stretch Marks
Surgical or stretch mark scars pre-treatment look raised, pigmented, or textured. Following 3-5 Fraxel sessions, scars blend better with surrounding skin, hyperpigmentation reduces, and texture improves, as in a 46-year-old female with a neck scar that smoothed significantly. Stretch marks on the body also show faded lines and tighter skin.
Results vary by skin type, sessions, and sun avoidance post-treatment; consult a dermatologist for personalized expectations, as individual outcomes differ.
