Fraxel Re:store
Refresh and renew your skin with minimal downtime. Fraxel Re:store, often a part of our signature Take5, improves fine lines, uneven texture, discoloration, and acne scars by stimulating the skin’s natural renewal process from within, helping the skin look smoother, clearer, and more radiant.
Fraxel Re:store Can Help With
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Non-Ablative Erbium Laser
This non-ablative erbium laser resurfaces the skin without removing the outer layer, making it gentler than traditional ablative lasers such as CO₂.
1550 Nanometer Wavelength
The 1550 nm wavelength penetrates the mid-dermal layers of the skin to stimulate hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production for smoother, firmer skin.
1927 Nanometer Wavelength
The 1927 nm wavelength penetrates more superficially and is highly absorbed by pigmented cells resulting in a more even skin tone. This laser is often combined with a Q-Switched Alexandrite laser to treat more extensive pigmented areas.
Targeted Skin Renewal
Only a fraction of the skin is treated during each session, preserving healthy tissue while promoting effective regeneration.
Minimal Downtime
Most patients experience redness and mild swelling for a short period, with many returning to normal activities within a day or two using the 1550 nm wavelength. When the 1927 nm wavelength is used, the brownish areas become crusty (like coffee grounds) and are gently exfoliated from the skin over 3-5 days.
Customizable Treatments
Fraxel Re:store treatments are customized based on skin type, concerns, and treatment area to help achieve optimal results, and often a part of our signature Take10 and Take5 treatments.
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What to Expect from Fraxel Re:store in San Diego
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is proud to be San Diego’s trusted destination for advanced aesthetic dermatology. When you choose Fraxel Re:store, you can expect expert care delivered by board-certified dermatologists with extensive experience in laser skin resurfacing.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Each Fraxel Re:store treatment is customized based on your skin concerns, goals, and treatment areas to support natural-looking improvement.
Comfort-Focused Experience
Topical numbing cream is applied prior to treatment, and cooling technology is used throughout the procedure to enhance comfort.
Gradual Visible Improvement
Results develop over time as the skin produces new hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fibers, leading to continued improvement in texture, tone, and clarity. Individual results may vary.
Advanced Laser Expertise
Our board-certified dermatologists specialize in laser resurfacing and also offer Fraxel Re:store Dual and other advanced fractional technologies for patients who may benefit from additional versatility.
Fraxel Re:store FAQ
Fraxel Re:store is effective for improving fine lines, mild to moderate wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, uneven texture, and discoloration. By stimulating hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production, it refreshes the skin while preserving surrounding healthy tissue.
Fraxel Re:store is a non-ablative fractional laser, meaning it treats targeted portions of the skin without removing the outer layer. This allows for effective skin renewal with less downtime compared to ablative lasers such as CO₂.
Results develop gradually as the skin renews itself. Patients often notice smoother texture, softened lines, improved clarity, and a more even-looking complexion. Improvements continue over several weeks as collagen and elastic fibers rebuild. Individual results may vary.
For the treatment of fine lines, and scars most patients achieve optimal improvement with a series of 3 to 5 treatments spaced approximately 2 to 3 weeks apart. For irregular pigmentation, when using the 1927 nm wavelength, 1-2 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart is often all that is needed. The number of sessions depends on skin condition, treatment area, and desired outcome.
After treatment, patients commonly experience redness, swelling, and a sunburn-like sensation. These effects typically peak within the first 48 to 72 hours and gradually resolve within about one week. A temporary rough or grainy texture may occur as the skin renews lasting 3-5 days.
Yes. Fraxel Re:store is often combined with proprietary Cosmetic Laser Dermatology treatments such as pulse dye laser or Intense Pulsed Light for vascular improvement or skin tightening procedures like Thermage, Ulthera and SOfwave for skin tightening and other advanced rejuvenation options. Combination approaches are designed to address multiple layers of aging, including texture, tone, laxity, and overall skin quality.
Fraxel Re:store is commonly used on the face, neck, chest, and hands—areas that frequently show visible signs of aging and sun damage and respond well to fractional laser resurfacing.
Fraxel Re:store is well suited for patients looking to improve early to moderate signs of aging, acne scarring, or sun damage with minimal downtime. A consultation with a board-certified dermatologist will help determine whether Fraxel Re:store or another laser, light and energy device is the best choice.
Yes. Medical-grade skincare is often recommended to support healing and maintain results. Cosmetic Laser Dermatology offers professional skincare options selected to complement laser treatments and promote long-term skin health.
