Fraxel Repair laser resurfacing
Fraxel Repair is a fractional CO2 laser that treats thousands of tiny columns of skin at a time, prompting the skin to renew itself. Our practitioners have used it for years to treat sun damage, uneven texture, fine lines and scarring.
All procedures carry risks and results vary. Read about recovery and risks below.
About Fraxel Repair
It is an ablative laser, which means it removes a fraction of the skin’s surface while heating the deeper layers. The untreated skin in between helps healing.
Usually one treatment is needed, sometimes more, and improvement develops over around three to six months as new collagen forms. Results vary and are not guaranteed.
Who it may suit
Adults with moderate sun damage, uneven texture, fine lines or acne scarring who can allow a week of recovery.
It may not suit darker skin types, people prone to scarring, or anyone with a recent tan or certain medical conditions.
Recovery and risks
Every option carries risks, and your practitioner will explain them in detail before you decide.
Recovery
Recovery is usually around 5 to 7 days of swelling, oozing and peeling, and some people recover more quickly. Redness can last several weeks. You’ll need strict sun protection for months. Pain relief and antiviral medicine may be prescribed.
Recovery varies from person to person.
Possible risks
Infection, cold sore flare, prolonged redness, darker or lighter patches of skin, acne flare, and rarely scarring.
Who you’ll see
Our doctors and registered nurse carry out Fraxel Repair.
Drummoyne and Bowral
Newcastle and Drummoyne
Drummoyne
Drummoyne and Bowral
Drummoyne
Any treatment that requires a prescription is only considered after a consultation with a doctor.
Doctor-led since 2002
More than 20 years of cosmetic medicine on Victoria Road, Drummoyne.
Three clinics
Drummoyne, Newcastle and Bowral.
Medical-grade technology
Including Fraxel Repair and Morpheus8, used by doctors and an experienced registered nurse.
Time with your doctor
Unhurried consultations and a written plan to take home.
Book a consultation
Every treatment at Concept Cosmetic Medicine starts with an unhurried, one-on-one consultation with an experienced practitioner. You’ll talk through your concerns and goals, and leave with a clear plan built around your skin, with recovery, risks and costs explained, so you can decide with confidence.
Important information. All procedures carry risks. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. Before any treatment you’ll have a consultation with a registered practitioner, who will explain the expected benefits, recovery time, possible side effects and complications, costs, and alternatives, including not having treatment. Take time to consider your decision. You may wish to seek a second opinion.