Non-Ablative Fractional Laser (FRAX 1550)

A non-ablative fractional laser that resurfaces the skin in microscopic columns to improve texture, fine lines, scarring and tone with much less downtime than ablative lasers. The FRAX 1550 wavelength works beneath the surface to stimulate collagen while leaving the outer skin largely intact. MediLaser offers it for the face alone or extended to the neck and décolleté, best done as a short course.

The FRAX 1550 is a non-ablative fractional laser that delivers a 1550 nm wavelength into the skin in a grid of microscopic treatment zones, heating columns of tissue below the surface without removing the outer layer. This stimulates a collagen-remodelling response that smooths texture, softens fine lines, fades scarring and evens tone, while the surrounding untreated skin — and the largely intact surface — allows a faster, gentler recovery than ablative resurfacing. At MediLaser 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 fine sandpaper-like texture for a few days as it renews; most people return to normal activities quickly with good moisturising and sun protection. Because collagen remodelling is gradual, a course of several sessions spaced a few weeks apart is associated with the best outcome, with improvements continuing for months afterwards. The treatment can be focused on the face or extended to the neck and décolleté. Strict daily SPF during and after a course is essential. It is not suitable over active infection or for certain skin conditions and is avoided in pregnancy; suitability and settings are confirmed beforehand.