Fractional Laser Resurfacing

A fractional laser that resurfaces the skin in microscopic columns to improve texture, fine lines, acne scarring and tone, while leaving surrounding skin intact for a quicker recovery than fully ablative lasers. Treatment can cover the full face, face and neck, or décolleté, with smaller zones and stretch-mark areas priced separately. Best results come from a short course.

Fractional laser resurfacing delivers energy into the skin in a grid of microscopic treatment zones, leaving the surrounding tissue intact. This fractional approach is associated with a strong collagen-remodelling response that can smooth texture, soften fine lines, fade acne scarring and even out tone, while the untreated bridges of skin between zones allow faster recovery than older fully ablative resurfacing. At Klinika La Perla the skin is cleansed and numbed before treatment, which takes around thirty to forty-five minutes for the face. Afterwards the skin feels warm and looks flushed, with mild swelling and a sandpaper-like texture for a few days as it renews; most people return to normal activities quickly with diligent moisturising and sun protection. Because collagen remodelling is gradual, a course of around four sessions spaced several weeks apart gives the best outcome, and the clinic prices this as a discounted package. The laser can be tailored to the full face, the face and neck, the décolleté, individual smaller zones such as the forehead, nose, cheeks or chin, the hands, and body areas including stretch marks. Strict daily SPF is essential during and after a course. The treatment is not suitable over active infection or for certain skin conditions and is avoided in pregnancy; suitability and the right settings for your skin are confirmed beforehand.