Fraxel Laser Skin Resurfacing
Vancouver, WA
Visible signs of aging and skin damage are a normal part of life, but that doesn't mean you have to live with them.
Sun exposure, past breakouts, and declining collagen production leave their marks in the form of texture issues, discoloration, acne scars, and a glow that doesn’t quite return, no matter your skincare routine. At Camas Med Spa, we offer Fraxel laser skin resurfacing for people who want a gentle reset that boosts both the health and the appearance of their skin.
Fraxel is known for targeting both the surface and deeper layers of skin, stimulating your body’s own repair process to replace damaged tissue with healthy skin cells. Whether you're dealing with sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, or surgical scars, this treatment helps uncover your natural glow one layer at a time.
Fraxel is a fractional laser that uses microscopic columns of light to treat a fraction of the skin at a time. Unlike fully ablative laser options, which remove the entire outer layer of skin, Fraxel leaves the surrounding tissue intact to support rapid healing and reduce downtime. Fraxel uses a process called fractional photothermolysis to stimulate your body’s natural ability to promote healing and regenerate new tissue. The result is improved skin tone, refined skin texture, and visible smoothing of scars, pigmentation, and lines and wrinkles.
Fraxel is safe for many skin types and can be adjusted based on your individual needs, from light refreshers to deeper repair treatments. We'll develop a treatment plan around your goals and preferences regarding downtime.
We begin with a consultation to learn about your concerns, assess your skin, and develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals and preferences. Whether you want a light refresh or deeper resurfacing, Fraxel's customizable settings allow us to adjust your treatment to suit your goals and tolerance for downtime.
Before your session, we’ll apply a topical anesthetic to keep you comfortable. Your provider will then use the Fraxel device to deliver targeted laser energy to the treatment areas. This energy penetrates the skin in pinpoint patterns, leaving nearby tissue untouched for faster healing.
Most sessions take 1-2 hours (this included numbing), depending on the treated areas. You may feel a warm, prickling sensation, but most people find the treatment very tolerable. Afterward, your skin may look pink and feel slightly sunburned, with most redness subsiding in a few days. You'll receive easy aftercare guidelines to support smooth healing and ensure the best results from your treatment.
Fraxel helps address common skin concerns such as:
Because Fraxel works on only a fraction of the skin’s surface at a time, it offers visible improvements with minimal downtime.
What Are the Benefits of Fraxel?
Fraxel resurfacing offers a balance between noticeable improvements and a quick recovery. It helps reduce visible damage by encouraging the development of new skin cells, supporting collagen production, and smoothing out your skin's overall appearance.
Whether you’re looking to refresh your complexion or treat long-standing skin concerns, Fraxel gives you the flexibility of both light and deep laser resurfacing options delivered with precision, care, and adherence to the highest standards of safety.
You may be a candidate for Fraxel treatment if you want to improve fine lines, acne scars, discoloration, or sun-damaged skin without the recovery time of more aggressive laser treatments. It’s also great for surgical scars or brown spots that have been difficult to treat with topical products.
Options like Fraxel Restore or Fraxel Dual laser allow for flexibility in depth and focus. Not all skin types are ideal for deeper treatments, especially those prone to adverse events like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. We’ll carefully evaluate your skin to recommend the safest and most effective approach.
Following your Fraxel laser treatment, it’s normal to experience redness, flaking, or a mild sandpaper texture for a few days.
Your provider will walk you through detailed post-treatment care, including supporting your skin with gentle cleansing and hydration, avoiding sun exposure, and taking a break from products with strong active ingredients while your skin heals.
Because Fraxel treats the skin fractionally and leaves surrounding tissue intact, healing tends to be faster than with traditional ablative lasers. Most patients return to their regular activities within 3–5 days.
Results develop gradually. Within one to two weeks, you’ll likely notice improvement in tone and texture. More dramatic outcomes, such as reduced acne scars or softer lines and wrinkles, often appear after multiple treatments spaced a few weeks apart.
For best results, we recommend a series of 3–5 Fraxel treatments scheduled 2-4 weeks apart, depending on your goals and the depth of your concerns. Long-term maintenance is enhanced with daily sun protection, medical-grade skincare, and seasonal follow-up treatments.
At Camas Med Spa, every Fraxel laser treatment is tailored to your skin’s story.
Whether you're navigating textural changes, addressing long-term skin concerns, or just looking to boost your glow, we’re here with personalized care and advanced technology. Our providers blend deep experience with an understanding of which treatments work best for your skin in real life. We're here to tailor a thoughtful treatment plan with warm guidance, delivering results that stay true to you.
Fraxel works by creating microscopic columns of laser energy that penetrate beneath the surface of the skin. This fractional approach treats only a small portion of the skin at a time, leaving surrounding tissue intact to promote faster healing and natural collagen production. It’s an advanced method of laser skin resurfacing that improves tone, texture, and clarity with minimal downtime.
Fraxel is a type of fractional laser, meaning it targets only a fraction of the skin with each pulse. This makes it less aggressive than fully ablative laser treatments but still highly effective for treating fine lines, sun damage, and acne scars. Unlike carbon dioxide lasers, Fraxel allows for quicker recovery with fewer side effects while still achieving visible results. Additionally, sedation or anesthesia is not required compared to other laser treatments.
Most patients benefit from a series of 3–5 sessions spaced 2-4 weeks apart. The number of sessions depends on your skin type, the concerns you’re addressing (such as surgical scars or fine lines), and how your skin responds to each treatment.
Fraxel is safe for many skin types, though people with very dark skin or a history of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation may need a modified approach. During your consultation, we’ll assess your skin tone and concerns to ensure a safe and effective treatment plan.
After treatment, your skin may feel warm and appear red, similar to a mild sunburn. Flaking or peeling usually begins within a couple of days as old skin cells shed and new skin surfaces. Most patients experience visible improvements in texture and tone within 7–10 days and can return to normal activities within 3–5 days.
Yes, Fraxel is widely used to treat both acne scars and surgical scars. It works by stimulating collagen and elastin in the deeper layers of the skin, helping to smooth out scar texture and improve your skin's overall appearance over time.
Fraxel involves minimal downtime compared to other treatments offered at Camas Med Spa. You can expect a few days of redness and peeling, but most patients feel comfortable returning to work or social activities within a week or less.
Fraxel can often be paired with other laser treatments, like intense pulsed light (IPL) , or skincare services for more comprehensive skin rejuvenation. Your provider can recommend a combination approach that's beneficial for your goals.
Yes. Fraxel is an excellent option for treating sun damage, including brown spots, sun spots, and uneven pigmentation. By targeting pigmented lesions and resurfacing damaged tissue, it restores a more even and youthful skin tone.
