Sometimes a quick skin refresh isn’t enough to address deep-rooted concerns.
If a patient visits Roy Geronemus, MD, with concerns about discoloration, uneven texture, or uneven tone, we may recommend a treatment with the Fraxel laser near Midtown NYC.
This advanced resurfacing method can provide patients with noticeable results, so they can feel confident in themselves.
What Fraxel Dual Targets
Our aesthetic experts, Dr. Roy Geronemus and Dr. David Hashemi, use Fraxel Dual to treat a variety of concerns, including:
- Unwanted pigment
- Uneven tone
- Fine lines
- Wrinkles
- Sun damage
- Rough texture
- Acne scars
- Laser-assisted drug delivery
The fact that Fraxel Dual can treat such a wide range of symptoms makes it an optimal choice for patients with a variety of concerns.
A patient may want to soften old acne scars, improve sun spots, and smooth rough areas during the same treatment. Another patient may want to address early lines while improving tone and texture.
A treatment with Fraxel laser near Midtown, NYC, makes sense when a patient wants to improve their overall skin quality rather than a single isolated concern.
How Fraxel Works
Fraxel Dual is a fractional laser treatment that sends laser energy into the skin in thousands of tiny, controlled columns called microscopic treatment zones. The skin between those zones stays intact, which helps the treated areas heal more efficiently.
Those focused zones trigger the skin’s repair response, support collagen formation, and encourage renewal in areas with discoloration, roughness, scarring, or fine lines.
This process separates Fraxel from other treatments that only freshen the very top layer of the skin. Some patients considering treatment with the Fraxel laser near Midtown, NYC, ask how a single treatment can address both tone and texture.
The fractional laser targets pigment-related concerns while simultaneously encouraging collagen remodeling in areas where scars, wrinkles, or roughness affect the surface. One of our physicians, Dr. Geronemus or Dr. Hashemi, can adjust the plan based on what the skin needs.
The Consultation
During the consultation, a physician studies the patient’s skin and discusses the details that shape treatment: skin type, pigment pattern, scar depth, texture, sensitivity, prior procedures, medical history, and desired downtime.
The physician also listens to what the patient actually wants to change. A patient focused on acne scars requires a different treatment than someone focused on sun damage or actinic keratosis.
A consultation gives the patient a clearer sense of what Fraxel can accomplish, how many sessions they need, and what they can expect from the recovery process.
The Fraxel Treatment
During Fraxel treatment, a physician personalizes the treatment to account for the patient’s skin, goals, and concerns. The session may focus on a specific problem, such as acne scars or pigmentation, or it may address broader sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, or rough texture across the face.
The laser creates fractional treatment zones that prompt renewal while nearby untreated tissue helps the skin recover. This balance helps the physician tailor treatment intensity to the patient.
The number of sessions depends on the concern, the area, the depth of damage, and the degree of desired improvement.
The Fraxel Recovery Process
The treatment intensity, location, and individual skin response all influence downtime. Following the Fraxel treatment, one of our physicians creates a personalized care plan based on the patient’s unique needs.
In the days following treatment, patients may notice the development of redness, warmth, swelling, dryness, bronzing, flaking, tightness, or rough texture. The skin may feel uneven for several days as treated cells shed and renewal progresses.
Results develop in phases, not all at once. The surface may look fresher as the skin renews, and the collagen remodeling process gradually improves texture and firmness.
Patients should take a look at our before and after gallery if they are interested in seeing results from treatment with Fraxel laser near Midtown, NYC. This page contains photos of past patients who have experienced satisfying results from Dr. Geronemus or Dr. Hashemi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Fraxel treat more than one area?
Yes. Dr. Roy Geronemus or Dr. David Hashemi can treat more than one area with the Fraxel Dual, including the face, neck, chest, and hands.
Is this treatment only effective for treating wrinkles?
This treatment is an effective choice for treating wrinkles, but Dr. Geronemus and Dr. Hashemi also use it for acne scars, surgical scars, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, rough texture, and actinic keratosis.
Can Fraxel help with both pigment and texture?
Yes. Fraxel Dual can improve both discoloration and surface irregularities, such as sun damage and roughness, or acne scars and uneven tone.
Who performs the treatment?
Dr. Roy Geronemus or Dr. David Hashemi performs the treatment at Roy Geronemus, MD. Dr. Geronemus was the first physician in the world to utilize the Fraxel laser and has provided significant input into development and clinical use. With years of experience in the aesthetic field, our experts are the ideal choice for your aesthetic treatment, and Dr. Geronemus Is one of the most experienced physicians in the use of this technology.
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments depends on the concern, the depth of damage, the treatment area, and the patient’s desired results. Our physicians will evaluate the skin and recommend a treatment plan during the consultation.
When will I see results after my treatment?
Patients can notice improvements as early as 1 to 3 weeks after treatment. However, the gradual collagen remodeling process means results will continue to improve.
Repair Damaged Skin With Fraxel Dual
This advanced fractional laser treatment can help patients who want to improve several types of visible skin damage at the same time. Pigmentation, scars, sun damage, roughness, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven tone affect more than complexion—they affect confidence. But with the right treatment, patients can take their confidence back.
To learn whether Fraxel fits your concerns, you can request an appointment online or use our free treatment planner to explore other treatment options, like the CO2 laser or the PicoSure Pro.
