What is it?
Fractional laser treatment uses a grid of microscopic laser beams to create thousands of tiny treatment zones in the skin, leaving surrounding tissue intact for rapid healing. This stimulates significant collagen remodelling and skin resurfacing with controlled downtime.
How does it work?
The fractional laser creates micro-thermal zones at precise depths in the skin. The body's healing response fills these zones with new collagen and elastin, while the untreated surrounding tissue supports rapid recovery. Both ablative and non-ablative fractional options are available.
Key benefits
- Significantly reduces wrinkles and skin laxity
- Improves acne scars and surgical scars
- Reduces pigmentation and sun damage
- Stimulates deep collagen remodelling
- More dramatic results than non-ablative options
- Treatments customisable by depth and density
- Suitable for most skin types with expert selection
Who is it for?
- Patients with moderate to significant skin aging
- Those with acne scars, surgical scars or pigmentation
- Anyone wanting more dramatic results than non-ablative treatment
- Patients willing to accept 3–7 days of downtime
Frequently asked questions
What is the downtime?
Depending on intensity: 3–7 days of redness, swelling and peeling.
How many sessions are needed?
1–3 sessions for most concerns. More severe scarring may require more.
Is it safe for darker skin tones?
Non-ablative fractional laser is suitable for all skin tones with proper settings.
When do results appear?
Initial improvement within 2 weeks; full results at 3–6 months.