What should you know about fractional laser for skin?

Fractional laser is an energy-based treatment that targets selected columns of skin while leaving surrounding areas less affected. This approach can support collagen remodeling and improve the look and feel of some uneven texture, fine lines, and certain scars. The result depends on the device, settings, skin concern, and your natural healing response.

A consultation should include your skin tone, tendency to form raised scars, active skin conditions, medicines, recent sun exposure, and the area being treated. A clinician may recommend a gentler or more intensive approach, or another option, if fractional laser is not suitable.

Before treatment, follow the clinic’s instructions about sun protection and skincare products. Arrive with clean skin and tell the clinician about cold-sore history, medicines, and previous procedures.

After treatment, expect warmth, redness, swelling, dryness, or a rough texture for a short period. Use only the products advised for recovery, avoid picking or scrubbing, and protect treated skin from sunlight. Makeup and active skincare should wait until the surface has settled as directed.

Contact the treating clinic promptly if pain, swelling, blistering, oozing, spreading redness, or fever is more severe than expected or is getting worse. Seek urgent care for facial swelling that affects breathing or vision. A new change in skin colour that persists should also be assessed.

Which fractional laser type and settings fit my skin concern and skin tone?

What should I stop or continue using before treatment?

How will you reduce the chance of prolonged pigment change or irritation?