Fractional laser treatment is a non-invasive treatment that uses a device to deliver a laser beam divided into thousands of microscopic treatment zones that target a fraction of the skin at a time, analogous to a photographic image being enhanced or altered pixel by pixel.
A fractional CO2 laser is an ablative fractionated laser that uses carbon dioxide gas as its medium and emits energy at 10600nm, aim to resurface skin to treat:
- deep textural scar-like hypertrophic scars
- pores reduction
- rhytids
- and fine lines reduction
Different brands of fractional CO2 laser work similarly thus providing similar efficacy, e.g.:
- FRAXEL Repair
- Lumenis
- EDGE
- etc
However, it is crucial to first identify your specific skin concerns, discussing with your aesthetic doctor who is experienced in laser, understands each treatment benefits and combination treatment options, as well as the potential risk of treatments you are considering.
