What Do You Know About Fractora and Does It Do Everything They Say It Does? Any Down Sides to the Procedure?

There are always risks and benefits of any procedure.  Fractora is a radiofrequency energy device that delivers its energy via needles through the skin.  It is best used for wrinkles, skin texture issues, and acne scars.  The main issues with Fractora can be downtime (based on type of needles used), comfort (some patients do not tolerate RF needling well), hyperpigmentation (typically transient in nature).  Patients usually best respond to multiple treatments over a period of time.

Fractora is a radio frequency micro needling device targeted at photo rejuvenation of the skin. It is one of many devices in a large armamentarium available for this purpose, and The best advice for you will be based on your individual goals, needs and anatomy.
Energy-based devices like lasers, IPL, radio frequency, microfocused ultrasound and even coolsculpting cryolipolysis are all different tools in our toolbox. When seeking the best options for you, you want to make sure that you are working with somebody who has a full toolbox, and you are not just getting the recommendation for a few device options that they have to choose from. If you need screw tightened, you don’t want somebody trying to use a hammer to do it!
I keep 10+ devices on hand in my practice, which provides a very broad range and May serve as a good metric when speaking with somebody and considering your device options.
To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a modernly trained, new-school dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these “core four” cosmetic specialties. Membership in organizations like the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery help to identify a highly trained surgeon.
Cameron Chesnut
#realself100 Physician

Thank you for your question. Fractora uses RF to deliver energy to the skin layers, and below to generate heat and initiate skin change and collagen remodeling and stimulation. There are many RF devices on the market, and this one , like many others has a following. Like most products, the claims are overstated, and the results vary widely depending on the level of sun damage. Thus, I recommend you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and determine if the Fractora is your best option, or if surgery is a better option, or something else. The issues will be whether there is muscle issues that only surgery can fix, or if it just skin issues, then is CO2 an option, or is there something else to consider. I hope this helps.