Fraxel Restore DUAL Laser Resurfacing

The Fraxel Restore DUAL is a non-ablative fractional laser combining 1550 nm and 1927 nm wavelengths to treat fine lines, acne scars, sun damage, melasma, enlarged pores, and actinic keratosis. Delivered by board-certified dermatologists at UnionDerm's Union Square flagship using the Fraxel DUAL platform. Sessions run approximately 25–30 minutes; most patients require 2–5 treatments spaced one to two months apart, with one to three days of recovery time. Administered on the 5th floor of 19 Union Square West by a physician team led by Dr. Anne Chapas.

Fraxel Restore DUAL laser resurfacing at Union Square Laser Dermatology (UnionDerm) uses the Solta Medical Fraxel DUAL platform, which emits two independent laser wavelengths — 1550 nm erbium fiber and 1927 nm thulium fiber — allowing the treating dermatologist to select a single wavelength or combine both in one session according to the patient's specific skin concerns. The 1550 nm wavelength creates microscopic thermal zones deep within the dermis, stimulating collagen remodeling and reduction of acne scarring, deep wrinkles, and textural irregularities without ablating the surface. The 1927 nm wavelength works at a shallower depth, targeting the superficial epidermis to address pigmentation, sun damage, melasma, actinic keratoses, and uneven skin tone with high efficiency. Together, the dual-wavelength approach allows the treating physician to customize energy delivery across both the dermal and epidermal compartments in a single treatment session, offering outcomes that would traditionally require two separate laser systems. At UnionDerm, all laser treatments are performed by board-certified dermatologists — not technicians or nurses — which distinguishes the practice from many Manhattan aesthetic clinics. The clinic's 9,000 sq ft Union Square facility houses 45+ energy-based devices, providing the physician team with an extensive comparative device base. Sessions run approximately 25–30 minutes; most patients undergo 2–5 treatments spaced one to two months apart to achieve full collagen remodeling and pigment correction. Recovery is typically one to three days of redness and mild flaking, significantly less than ablative CO2 resurfacing. Topical numbing cream is applied prior to treatment to maximize comfort. New patient consultations are $400 and are required before first treatment; a $200 deposit is required to hold appointment slots. Manhattan market pricing for Fraxel DUAL typically ranges from $1,000 to $2,500 per session depending on area size and settings; exact UnionDerm pricing is confirmed at consultation.