Fractional lasers are small, non-invasive devices that penetrate the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production. Their impressive therapeutic effects combined with minimal side effects have made them one of the most sought-after treatments for various skin concerns.
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Fractional lasers are one of the most effective treatment methods for:
- Wrinkles
- Rhytides
- Fine lines and texture irregularities
- Reduction or removal of uneven pigmentation
- Acne scars
Wrinkles
Wrinkles are a natural part of aging. Most wrinkles develop from aging changes in your skin [1]. As you grow older, your skin naturally becomes thinner, drier, less elastic, and less capable of protecting itself from damage. These factors inevitably lead to wrinkle formation.
People who work outdoors in sunlight face a higher risk of premature wrinkles. Regular smoking hastens the skin’s aging process by reducing blood supply to the skin. Alcohol dehydrates the skin, and this dryness increases the likelihood of wrinkle development.
Fractional lasers work by triggering a healthy skin response that repairs symptoms of sun damage.
Rhytides
Rhytides appear as fine lines and slight creases on the skin. While often confused with wrinkles, rhytides are distinct—wrinkles are the deeper folds or creases that typically develop after rhytides form.
Facial rhytides are frequently addressed through laser treatment [2], with excellent results.
Fine lines and texture irregularities
Fine lines are thin and subtle lines that develop on the face, often representing the earliest signs of aging. They commonly appear around the eyes and mouth since these areas experience the most movement. Regular facial expressions like smiling, frowning, or squinting can accelerate the formation of fine lines, even at a younger age.
Texture irregularities, or uneven skin texture, typically result from an accumulation of excess dead skin cells on the skin’s surface. Environmental factors also significantly impact skin texture, including:
- Dirt
- Chemicals
- Pollutants
- Exposure to the sun
These elements can compromise natural collagen production and skin elasticity, leaving the skin looking dry or rough.
Fractional laser treatments boost collagen production to plump the skin, softening fine lines and helping the skin repair and smooth itself naturally.
Reduction or removal of uneven pigmentation
Hyperpigmentation occurs when there’s an overproduction of the pigment melanin that distributes unevenly across the skin. Dark spots and patches can significantly age your appearance.
Fractional lasers effectively break down layers of melanin deposits to create a more even skin tone.
Acne scars
While acne itself isn’t a serious health threat, severe cases can lead to disfigurement and permanent scarring [3]. Acne scars typically result from inflamed blemishes caused by excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria trapped in pores.
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When a pore swells, it can cause the follicle wall to rupture, creating what dermatologists call lesions.
Shallow lesions are typically minor and heal quickly. However, if the pore wall experiences a deep lesion, infected material can leak into surrounding tissue, creating deeper damage.
Your skin attempts to repair these lesions by forming new fibres of collagen, but these repairs rarely match the smoothness of your original skin texture.
Fractional lasers help activate the tissue beneath scars, extracting darkly pigmented cells from below the skin’s top layer.
So is Fractional Laser your go-to treatment?
While no beauty treatment can magically resolve every cosmetic concern, fractional laser therapy comes remarkably close.
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Regular treatments—annually or semi-annually—can effectively delay the aging process, helping you maintain a more youthful appearance for longer.