Fraxel Laser Toronto

Using a patented fractionated technology, Fraxel is an effective solution for aging skin, sun spots and damage, as well as textural concerns including acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles.

At Facet Dermatology in Toronto, our qualified medical aesthetician can perform Fraxel treatments to enhance the health and beauty of skin on the face, neck, chest, hands and beyond non-surgically and without extended downtime.

Fraxel re:store DUAL, is a non-ablative laser that targets aging and sun damaged skin using microscopic columns of laser light energy. This non-invasive treatment treats the skin's surface while penetrating deeper skin layers to initiate skin's natural collagen production and cellular turnover processes, stimulating the growth of new, healthy skin cells from the inside out.

What makes a fractional laser like Fraxel so unique is the ability of the laser energy to treat only a fraction of the skin at a time, concentrating on the treated areas and leaving the surrounding tissues unharmed, which reduces downtime and expedites the healing process.

As your skin heals in the days following treatment, damaged skin cells rise the the skin's surface and slough away, giving way to new skin growth and addressing imperfections. After your recovery period, you'll see smoother-looking fine lines and wrinkles, improvement to acne scarring and skin laxity, and faded age spots.

Fraxel laser is extremely well-recognized, and extremely safe when performed by a highly trained and experienced practitioner. It is also a Health Canada cleared device. Most patients at Facet Dermatology describe an increased sensation of heat during the fractional laser treatment.

Yes, of course. To minimize discomfort, topical anesthetic ointment, or numbing cream, is applied before the procedure. Integrated cooling is also used throughout to ensure patient comfort during this laser resurfacing procedure.

Results may be noticeable after a single treatment, though multiple sessions may be recommended for optimal results, depending on the condition and area being treated. How many treatments you need will also be determined by the severity of your skin texture and tone concerns.

To maintain the results of your fractional laser treatments, your provider may suggest repeat treatments; over time, the natural sun exposure we get on a daily basis can cause skin damage, causing new fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. Regular skin resurfacing appointments can help fight those concerns.

Fraxel is an effective solution for men and women who want to look younger without dramatic changes or extended downtime. If you’re looking to soften wrinkles and fine lines, smooth scars, improve skin tone and texture, even pigmentation and sun damage, reduce acne scars, and improve your skin’s overall health, you may be a good candidate for Fraxel laser treatments.

If you've avoided non-ablative laser treatments in the past due to concerns of hyperpigmentation on your deeper skin tone, you could still be a candidate for Fraxel treatment. The Fraxel re:store DUAL laser system used at Facet Dermatology offers multiple settings, including one that can be safely used to treat dark skin. During your in-person consultation for Fraxel, your medical aesthetician will determine if you're a good candidate for this procedure or whether you may be better suited to a different treatment, like micro needling.

The treatment cannot be performed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You can also not book this procedure if you are on Accutane; you must wait six months or more to safely get Fraxel laser treatment.

Ahead of your Fraxel appointment, you should not use chemical peels or acne treatments containing glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or benzoyl peroxide, nor should you be using topical or oral forms of steroids or retinoids, for at least 14 days before. In those two weeks, you should also not get chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or other forms of light energy-based treatments, including laser hair removal. Waxing should be avoided until after your treatment.

In the days leading up to your procedure, you should avoid blood-thinning and anti-inflammatory medications and supplements, such as aspirin or fish oil, as well as alcohol as these can all increase your risk of bruising.

The day of treatment, be sure to drink plenty of water and come to our office with a clean, bare face.