Sun damage + Uneven tone
May improve selected sun spots, age spots, freckles, and uneven brown pigment after the area has been evaluated.
Fraxel® DUAL laser resurfacing · Belle Meade
Fraxel laser resurfacing in Nashville.
Fractional laser resurfacing for sun damage, uneven tone, fine lines, and certain acne or surgical scars. Dr. Allison Weiffenbach helps you understand what Fraxel can improve and the recovery to plan for.
Consultation
$150
If treatment is recommended and performed that day, the full $150 is applied toward treatment. Otherwise, the consultation remains $150. Same day treatment is not guaranteed.
Fraxel is $1,250 per session. View complete pricing.
Nonablative fractional laser
Two wavelengths · Personalized settings
Plan for visible recovery
Single sessions + Series
What Fraxel can address
Sun damage, texture, and certain scars.
Fraxel treats microscopic areas of skin while leaving surrounding tissue untreated. This fractional approach supports healing and collagen remodeling, with settings selected for your concern and skin history.
Fine lines + Rough texture
Can improve the appearance of fine lines, including wrinkles around the eyes, and help skin look and feel smoother.
Acne + Surgical scars
May soften the appearance of certain acne and surgical scars. Scar type, depth, and prior healing help determine the treatment approach and expected improvement.
Evaluation comes first
Changing, bleeding, or otherwise concerning spots need medical evaluation before cosmetic treatment. Dr. Weiffenbach determines whether a spot is appropriate for laser resurfacing.
How Fraxel DUAL works
Two wavelengths. Treatment selected for your skin.
Fraxel DUAL allows treatment at different depths. Dr. Weiffenbach may recommend one wavelength or both, depending on the pigment, texture, or scarring being addressed.
1927 nm
Treats more superficially and may be selected for sun spots, freckles, and other appropriate brown pigment.
1550 nm
Reaches deeper and may be selected for texture, wrinkles around the eyes, and certain acne or surgical scars.
Your settings
Treatment intensity is selected with your skin tone, prior treatments, healing history, and expected recovery in mind.
Physician guided treatment
A careful assessment before resurfacing.
Your consultation connects the concern you want to improve with a treatment your skin can tolerate. Dr. Weiffenbach reviews whether Fraxel is appropriate and discusses other options when they better fit your needs.
- Your concern The pattern of sun damage, pigment, texture, or scarring and what you hope to improve.
- Your skin history Skin tone, recent sun exposure, medications, cold sores, and previous healing or pigment changes.
- Your recovery The visible healing period to plan for, including upcoming travel or important events.
- Your treatment plan The recommended settings, number of sessions, aftercare, and complete pricing.
Fraxel pricing
Know the cost before treatment.
A single session or a series may be recommended depending on your concern and treatment goals. Your consultation confirms the treatment area, anticipated number of visits, and expected recovery.
Single treatment
$1,250
One Fraxel DUAL treatment.
Included
One bottle of ALASTIN Regenerating Skin Nectar.
Series of 3
$3,400
Three Fraxel DUAL treatments, with timing based on your treatment plan and healing.
Save $350
Compared with three individual treatments at $1,250 each.
Cosmetic Fraxel treatment is elective and self pay. It is not billed to insurance. Treatment recommendations and complete pricing are reviewed before you decide how to proceed.
Consultation + Treatment planning
A consultation before you commit.
$150 cosmetic consultation
If treatment is recommended and performed that day, the full $150 consultation fee is applied toward treatment. Otherwise, the consultation remains $150.
Same day treatment is not guaranteed. It depends on clinical suitability, physician agreement, informed consent, and available appointment time.
Book a Fraxel ConsultationTreatment + Recovery
Make room for your skin to heal.
Plan for visible recovery after Fraxel. Redness, swelling, dryness, and flaking can affect how your skin looks and feels. The timing depends on the treatment area, settings, and individual response.
Prepare
Review your medications, recent tanning, cold sore history, and previous treatments. Follow the preparation instructions provided for your skin.
Treat
Topical numbing and cooling may be used for comfort. Protective eyewear is required. You may feel warmth or prickling as the laser passes over the treatment area.
Recover
Redness and swelling may be followed by a bronzed appearance, dryness, and flaking. Visible recovery can last several days, and some effects may last longer.
Reassess
Changes in tone and texture develop as the skin heals, with further improvement possible over the following months. Your response helps guide any additional treatment.
Aftercare matters
Follow your prescribed skin care instructions, use broad spectrum sunscreen, and protect treated skin from sun exposure. Discuss travel and important events before choosing a treatment date.
Common questions
Fraxel FAQs
Your consultation is the place to discuss your skin, expected improvement, and the recovery you can plan for.
How many Fraxel treatments will I need?
The number depends on your concern, treatment settings, and skin response. A single treatment may provide improvement, while some concerns benefit from a series. Dr. Weiffenbach recommends the number and spacing of sessions after evaluating your skin.
How is Fraxel different from Clear + Brilliant?
Both use nonablative fractional laser technology. Fraxel DUAL may be selected for sun damage, wrinkles, and certain acne or surgical scars. Clear + Brilliant may be considered for dullness, uneven texture, and early signs of aging. The choice depends on your skin, treatment goals, and the settings and recovery appropriate for you.
How much downtime should I expect?
Plan for several days of visible redness, swelling, dryness, or flaking. Skin may temporarily look bronzed. Recovery varies with the treatment settings, area, and your healing response, and some effects may last longer. Discuss upcoming events and travel at your consultation.
Does Fraxel hurt?
Topical numbing and cooling may be used to improve comfort. Patients can feel warmth or prickling during treatment, followed by a sunburn sensation. The intensity and duration vary by person and treatment settings.
When will I see results?
Some changes become visible as the initial healing settles. Further improvement may develop over the following months as the skin remodels. Results vary with the concern, treatment intensity, and number of sessions, and no specific outcome is guaranteed.
Is Fraxel appropriate for every skin tone?
Fraxel can be considered across a range of skin tones, but suitability and the risk of pigment changes differ. Your evaluation includes your skin tone, tanning history, prior pigment changes, and healing history before a treatment is recommended.
What are the risks, and when might treatment be delayed?
Risks include burns or blistering, temporary or permanent pigment changes, infection, prolonged redness, delayed healing, and scarring. Eye injury is also a risk, so protective eyewear is required. Tell your provider about cold sores, active skin infection or inflammation, recent tanning, excessive scarring, and all medications, including isotretinoin and systemic steroids. These factors may affect whether or when treatment is appropriate.
Does the $150 consultation fee apply toward treatment?
Yes, if treatment is recommended and performed that day, the full $150 is applied toward treatment. Otherwise, the consultation remains $150. Same day treatment is not guaranteed and depends on clinical suitability, physician agreement, informed consent, and available appointment time.
Fraxel consultation · Belle Meade
Find out whether Fraxel fits your skin and goals.
Meet with Dr. Weiffenbach to discuss your concerns, the improvement you may expect, and the treatment and recovery involved.