Fraxel Laser Resurfacing in Nashville
Fraxel is a fractional laser treatment used to improve the appearance of sun damage, uneven tone, texture, fine lines, and certain scars with a precise, medically guided approach.
Fractional Laser Resurfacing for Tone and Texture
Fraxel treats a fraction of the skin at a time by creating controlled microscopic treatment zones while leaving surrounding tissue intact. This fractional approach supports the skin’s natural repair process.
At Cortina, Fraxel treatment planning begins with your skin type, pigment history, treatment goals, sun exposure, downtime tolerance, and broader skin health plan.
Common Concerns We Evaluate
Sun Damage
Fraxel may help improve the appearance of brown spots, freckles, uneven pigment, and weathered skin caused by sun exposure.
Texture and Fine Lines
Treatment can support improvement in rough texture, crepey skin, fine lines, and overall skin quality.
Acne and Surgical Scars
Fraxel may help improve the appearance of certain acne scars and surgical scars. The goal is improvement, not complete removal.
Two Wavelengths for a More Targeted Plan
Fraxel Dual uses two wavelengths, allowing treatment plans to address both more superficial discoloration and deeper texture concerns.
The 1927 nm wavelength is often used for more superficial pigment concerns, including sun spots, freckles, and uneven tone. The 1550 nm wavelength works deeper and is often used for texture, fine lines, acne scars, surgical scars, and collagen remodeling.
Is Fraxel Right for Me?
Fraxel may be a strong option for patients bothered by sun damage, uneven tone, rough texture, fine lines, or certain scars who want a treatment that works below the surface of the skin.
It is not the right treatment for every patient. Skin type, pigment history, recent sun exposure, active acne, certain medications, history of cold sores, and downtime tolerance all matter. Consultation is important before choosing laser resurfacing.
Your Fraxel Visit
Your visit begins with a consultation to evaluate your skin, goals, and treatment history. Your provider will determine whether Fraxel is appropriate or whether another laser or skin treatment would be safer or better aligned with your goals.
If Fraxel is recommended, your provider will discuss treatment area, expected downtime, aftercare, and whether a single treatment or series is more appropriate.
What Recovery Can Look Like
Downtime depends on treatment intensity, treatment area, and individual skin response. Patients may experience redness, warmth, swelling, dryness, bronzing, flaking, or peeling after treatment.
Some patients feel comfortable returning to normal activities within a few days. Others prefer to plan for closer to a week of visible recovery. Your provider will give specific aftercare instructions based on your treatment plan.
Why Have Fraxel at Cortina?
Fraxel is a medical laser treatment, not a spa facial. Treatment planning should account for skin type, pigment risk, scar type, sun exposure, medications, treatment history, and realistic outcome expectations.
At Cortina Dermatology & Aesthetics, the goal is to give patients a clear, medically guided treatment plan rather than pushing every patient into the same laser treatment.
Fraxel Questions
What is Fraxel?
Fraxel is a fractional laser resurfacing treatment used to improve the appearance of tone, texture, sun damage, fine lines, and certain scars.
Is Fraxel the same as IPL?
No. IPL uses broad-spectrum light and is often used for pigment and redness concerns. Fraxel is a fractional laser that creates microscopic treatment zones and is commonly used for resurfacing, texture, and scars.
Can Fraxel help acne scars?
Fraxel may help improve the appearance of certain acne scars, especially textural scars. A series of treatments or a combination plan may be recommended.
Can Fraxel remove scars completely?
No laser can promise complete scar removal. The goal is meaningful improvement in texture, color, and visibility.
Is Fraxel covered by insurance?
No. Fraxel is an elective cosmetic laser treatment and is self-pay.
Considering Fraxel in Nashville?
Book a cosmetic consultation to discuss your skin goals, downtime tolerance, and whether Fraxel is appropriate for your treatment plan.