Fractional Resurfacing

What is Fractional Resurfacing?

Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing is a non-invasive procedure that utilizes FDA-approved technology to rejuvenate your skin, restoring its tone and texture for a smoother, fresher, and more youthful appearance.

This innovative approach can effectively target years of sun damage, acne scars, texture, enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and revitalize a dull complexion.

Through the induction of the body’s collagen remodeling processes, this treatment ensures sustained benefits and youthful, healthy skin without the associated downtime of traditional resurfacing procedures.

How does Fractional Resurfacing work?

The Fractional Resurfacing Laser operates by generating numerous pixel-sized ablation channels in the skin. These precise and targeted "wounds" stimulate the body's natural healing process, leading to collagen remodeling and the subsequent development of new, firmer, healthier skin in treated areas. Unlike traditional ablative resurfacing, which removes the entire top layer of skin, the fractional approach induces selective damage, allowing the skin to heal much faster.

Distinguished by its longer wavelength compared to other cosmetic lasers, Fractional Resurfacing effectively targets collagen, elastin fibers, growth factors and fibroblasts located deep within the dermis. This longer wavelength ensures enhanced efficacy in promoting collagen formation and skin rejuvenation.

Indications for Fractional Resurfacing

• Fine lines & Wrinkles
• Sagging skin/loss of elasticity
• Uneven skin tone and texture
• Large pores
• Scars, Acne Scars
• Photodamage and sunspots

How many treatments do I need?

At The Vanity Lab, we do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach to skincare. This is why we place such emphasis on the importance of an initial consultation. During this comprehensive consultation, our experts will gain insight into your preferences, concerns, lifestyle, goals and expectations as well as obtain precise and tangible measurements of your skin’s current condition so we can track your progress.

In doing so, they are then able to perfectly curate a bespoke skin health program tailored to your unique needs. Your program will not only include specific recommendations on how many treatments you will require and the ideal time intervals for them but will also include the best medical-grade home care products on the market to enhance and maintain your results

With the above information in mind, and as a very general guideline, patients looking for corrective treatment will require 3-6 sessions of Fractional Resurfacing at approximately 4-6 week intervals and we recommend 1 session every 3-6 months for maintenance.

When will I see results?

Many patients are pleased to see their initial results within 14-30 days following their fractional resurfacing procedure but please keep in mind that it is typical to require a series of treatments for optimal results.

As the formation and maturation of the new collagen will take up to 90 days, full results can be expected approximately 3 months post-treatment.