Fractional Laser Resurfacing in 535 Miller Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Fractional laser resurfacing treats a precise fraction of the skin’s surface in each session, leaving bridges of untreated tissue intact to speed healing. At Aesthetic Dermatology And Skin Cancer, Inc., this advanced approach delivers fresher-looking skin, improved tone and texture, softer wrinkles, fewer brown spots, and smoother acne and surgical scars, with less downtime and a better safety profile than older resurfacing methods.
How Fractional Laser Resurfacing Works
Traditional resurfacing lasers treat the entire skin surface at once, which can mean weeks of recovery. Fractional lasers instead create thousands of microscopic treatment zones, each surrounded by healthy, untreated skin. These intact bridges of tissue allow the skin to heal much faster while still triggering a strong collagen-building response. As the skin repairs itself, damaged cells are replaced with fresh, healthy skin, and new collagen gradually firms and smooths the treated area.
Benefits of Fractional Resurfacing
- Fresher, more radiant-looking skin
- Improved skin tone and texture
- Diminished fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduction of brown spots and skin discoloration
- Improvement in acne and surgical scars
- Softer-looking stretch marks
Areas We Treat
Because fractional resurfacing is so precise, it can safely treat the face, neck, chest, hands, and forearms, areas that often show the earliest signs of sun damage and aging.
Fraxel Restore: Our Preferred Fractional Laser
Our practice uses the Fraxel Restore laser, a non-ablative fractional laser that is safe for all skin types. Treatments are typically performed in a series of three to five sessions spaced about one month apart, with only a few days of redness and swelling. Makeup can usually be applied right after treatment.
What to Expect
A topical anesthetic is applied before treatment to keep you comfortable. Afterward, the skin may feel warm, like a mild sunburn, for a few hours, followed by several days of redness, swelling, and light flaking. Strict sun protection with SPF 30 or higher is essential during healing and for at least three months after your final session. Fractional resurfacing pairs well with injectables, microneedling, and subcision for comprehensive rejuvenation. Explore our other lasers and lights.
Fractional Laser Resurfacing FAQs
What is fractional laser resurfacing?
Fractional laser resurfacing treats a fraction of the skin in microscopic zones while leaving surrounding tissue intact, stimulating new collagen with faster healing than traditional resurfacing.
What can fractional laser resurfacing improve?
It improves skin tone and texture, fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots, discoloration, acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks.
How much downtime is involved?
Most patients experience a few days of redness, swelling, and light flaking. Downtime is much shorter than with fully ablative laser resurfacing.
How many sessions will I need?
Most patients need three to five treatments spaced about one month apart.
Can fractional lasers be used on the neck, chest, and hands?
Yes. Fractional resurfacing is precise enough to safely treat the face, neck, chest, hands, and forearms.
Is fractional resurfacing safe for all skin types?
Our Fraxel Restore laser is non-ablative and can be used safely on all skin types with carefully selected settings.
When will I see results?
Skin looks brighter within a week or two, and results continue to improve for three to six months as new collagen develops.
Reveal Smoother, Younger-Looking Skin
Schedule your fractional laser consultation at Aesthetic Dermatology And Skin Cancer, Inc.. Call (415) 383-5475 or request an appointment online today.