Fraxel Laser - How Long Does It Take to See Improvement in a Series Treatment?

Your results will improve over time after Fraxel. There are also several other factors to consider when thinking about the amount of time it takes to see improvement after Fraxel. What are you treating? Fine lines? Deep lines? Stretch marks? If you are treating acne scars are they shallow or deep? The more significant the textural irregularities you start with, the slower you will see improvement and the more treatments you will need. What is your skin color? People with darker skin... more

Hi Nik, With Fraxel re:store series treatments, results vary from individual to individual. Some patients see changes after one or two treatments, while others see improvement after three to four treatments. It also depends upon what you are treating. Brown spots and fine to moderate wrinkles respond more quickly than acne scars. The skin should continue to improve with each treatment, and there should be continued improvement for up to 4 months after your last treatment due to collagen... more

Fraxel is a non-ablative laser that only treats 20% of the area, and therefore requires 5 total treatments. Fraxel works by heating up tissue so the body can lay down collagen. You need to wait 2-3 weeks between treatments. And, because it is milder than an ablative treatment, you need to wait several month to see results. It can take up to six months after the completion of all five treatments to see the maximum benefit.