Fraxel Laser Treatment
FRAxel laser
Skin resurfacing & Rejuvenation
Fraxel® laser is an advanced fractional skin resurfacing treatment designed to improve skin texture, reduce pigmentation, soften acne scars, and address signs of ageing. By stimulating your skin's natural healing response, Fraxel helps reveal healthier, smoother, and more radiant skin.
At Quinn Clinics Bristol, Fraxel laser treatments are performed by Dr Quinn following a comprehensive medical skin consultation. Every treatment plan is tailored to your skin concerns, ensuring safe, effective, and natural-looking results. Whether you're concerned about acne scarring, sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, or uneven skin tone, Fraxel can help restore clearer, healthier-looking skin with long-lasting improvements.
How does Fraxel work?
Fraxel uses fractional laser technology to create thousands of microscopic treatment zones within the skin. These controlled micro-injuries stimulate the body's natural healing process and encourage the production of new collagen and healthy skin cells.
Because Fraxel treats only a fraction of the skin at a time, surrounding healthy tissue remains intact, helping to accelerate healing while delivering significant skin rejuvenation.
The treatment works deep within the skin to improve texture, pigmentation, scarring, and overall skin quality, resulting in smoother, brighter, and younger-looking skin over time.
Before and After Patient Outcomes
Before-and-after photographs of patients treated at Quinn Clinics. Individual results vary, and all treatments are subject to a comprehensive medical consultation and suitability assessment.
Pain Scale
Mild-discomfort. Numbing cream will be applied
Results
Results in a few weeks, continued improvement.
Recovery
Depending on the depth of treatment, 1-2/5-7 days
Costs
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Duration
Repeat treatment based on the individual ageing process.
What can Fraxel Laser help with?
Fraxel is commonly used to treat:
- Acne scars
- Surgical scars
- Sun damage
- Age spots
- Pigmentation and melasma
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Uneven skin texture
- Enlarged pores
- Crepey skin
- Overall skin rejuvenation
Fraxel is suitable for both preventative skin maintenance and the treatment of established skin concerns.
What are the benefits of Fraxel Laser?
Improves Acne Scars & Skin Texture
Fraxel stimulates collagen remodelling, helping to smooth
acne scarring and create a more refined skin surface.
Reduces pigmentation & sun damage
The laser targets damaged skin cells, helping to fade sun spots, age spots, and uneven pigmentation.
Stimulates collagen production
Fraxel encourages natural collagen renewal, improving skin firmness and reducing visible signs of ageing.
Clinically proven results
Fraxel has been extensively studied and remains one of the most trusted laser resurfacing treatments worldwide.
Minimal disruption compared with traditional resurfacing lasers
Fractional technology allows effective treatment with a shorter recovery period than fully ablative laser resurfacing.
What Results can i expect?
Many patients notice improvements in skin brightness and texture within the first few weeks. However, collagen remodelling continues for several months, so results typically improve long after treatment.
Fraxel can significantly improve:
- Acne scar appearance
- Skin texture and smoothness
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Sun damage and pigmentation
- Overall skin quality and radiance
For deeper scars or more advanced sun damage, a course of treatments may be recommended for optimal results.
Is Fraxel Laser right for me?
Fraxel may be suitable if you want to improve skin quality, reduce acne scarring, address pigmentation, or achieve overall skin rejuvenation without surgery.
The best way to determine suitability is through a consultation with our medical team. We will assess your skin and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan based on your concerns and desired outcomes.
Your Fraxel treatment at Quinn Clinics
Your journey begins with a detailed medical consultation at Quinn Clinics Bristol. During this appointment, we assess your skin concerns, medical history, and treatment goals to determine whether Fraxel is the most appropriate treatment for you. A bespoke treatment plan will then be created, including the recommended number of sessions and any complementary treatments that may enhance your results.
Before treatment, a topical anaesthetic cream may be applied to improve comfort. During the procedure, the laser is passed across the treatment area, creating precise microscopic treatment zones within the skin.
Following treatment, the skin typically feels warm and appears red, similar to sunburn. As the skin heals, fresh, healthier skin emerges, and collagen production continues over the following months.
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What is Fraxel Laser?
Fraxel is a non-surgical fractional laser treatment that resurfaces the skin by stimulating
collagen production and encouraging skin renewal. It is commonly used to treat acne scars, pigmentation, sun damage, and signs of ageing.
How many Fraxel treatments will I need?
Most patients require between 3 and 5 treatments for optimal results, although this varies depending on the severity of the concern being treated and individual's skin
characteristics.
Is Fraxel Laser painful?
Most patients describe the treatment as uncomfortable rather than painful. A topical numbing cream is usually applied before treatment to improve comfort.
How long does a Fraxel treatment take?
Treatment typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated.
What is the downtime after Fraxel?
Most patients experience redness, swelling, and a sandpaper-like texture for several days after treatment. Recovery usually takes between 5 and 7 days, although this varies between individuals.
When will I see results from Fraxel?
Initial improvements are often visible within a few weeks, with continued improvement over the following 3 to 6 months as collagen production increases.
Can Fraxel treat acne scars?
Yes. Fraxel is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments available for acne scarring, and is frequently used to improve both texture and scar appearance.
How Long do results last?
Results can last for many years, particularly
when combined with good skincare and sun protection. However, the natural ageing process continues, and maintenance treatments may be beneficial.
Is Fraxel safe?
Fraxel has been used worldwide for many years and has a well-established safety profile when performed by appropriately trained medical practitioners.