AESTHETIC TREATMENTS
FracRevive & FRAC3: laser skin rejuvenation
Laser treatments for skin rejuvenation, targeting texture, tone, and ageing skin.
- Enhance skin texture
- Minimal recovery
- Address various skin concerns like wrinkles and pigmentation.
FRAC3 and FracRevive are advanced laser treatments enhancing skin texture and tone with minimal recovery, stimulating collagen, and addressing various skin concerns like wrinkles and pigmentation.
FRAC3 uses Nd:YAG laser technology to stimulate collagen production, improving skin texture and tone, and reducing wrinkles and vascular lesions. It’s suitable for all skin types and has minimal downtime, making it a convenient option for busy individuals.
FracRevive combines full-beam and fractional Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers for a comprehensive skin overhaul. It effectively reduces pore size, pigmentation, and static wrinkles, while also improving overall skin tone and texture.
Both treatments are non-invasive methods of addressing various skin concerns, including signs of sun damage and ageing, skin texture, enlarged pores, fine capillaries, pigmentation and more.
FRAC3 laser skin treatment
FRAC3 is a non-ablative treatment that uses Nd:YAG laser to stimulate the skin’s natural rejuvenation process. It creates a 3-dimensional matrix of micro-wounds in the dermis and epidermis, targeting deep skin imperfections and stimulating collagen production.
This treatment is effective for improving texture, tone, wrinkles, and spider veins, and is suitable for all skin types, including darker skin tones. FRAC3 is also used to treat diffuse redness, rosacea, and pigmentation, and is sometimes referred to as a “lunch hour laser” due to its convenience and minimal downtime.
FracRevive laser skin treatment
FracRevive is a two-step skin rejuvenation treatment that utilizes both full-beam and fractional Q-switched Nd:YAG laser technology. This minimally invasive procedure is designed to improve skin tone and texture, reduce pore size and pigmentation, and eliminate static wrinkles.
The treatment involves a quick brushing method with three to four passes of full-beam MaQX-1 Nd:YAG followed by minimally ablative fractional technology.
Patients may notice improved skin tone and texture after just one treatment, although four sessions are recommended for optimal results. Maintenance therapy can be performed every three to four months to sustain the desired improvement.
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Conditions treated
Skin rejuvenation
Texture improvement
Pigmentation reduction
Wrinkle reduction
Benefits of treatment
Patients typically experience:
- Tighter skin due to stimulated collagen production.
- Smoother skin texture.
- More even skin tone.
- Reduced appearance of scars and pigmentation.
Both treatments are designed to provide aesthetic improvements with a focus on safety and efficacy, making them popular choices for individuals looking to address specific skin conditions or seeking overall skin enhancement. It’s important for patients to consult with a qualified dermatologist or skincare professional to determine the most appropriate treatment plan based on their individual needs and skin type.
Combination treatment
FracRevive and FRAC3 can be used in combination to enhance the overall results. For instance, a patient may undergo a FracRevive treatment to address skin texture and pigmentation, followed by FRAC3 sessions to target deeper skin imperfections and stimulate further collagen production.
Treatment protocol
For best results, we recommend 4-6 sessions.
To maintain the benefits of treatment, protecting the skin from excessive sun exposure is essential. As part of your treatment consultations, we also advise on evidence-based, cost-effective skincare products.
References
- Lukac M, Zabkar M, Gorjan M, Sult T. FRAC3: Three dimensional non-ablative fractional laser skin rejuvenation. J. Laser Health Academy, Vol. 2008, No.5.
- Choong LCL. FracRevive – Holistic skin rejuvenation with a combination of full beam and fractional Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. The MFA Journal, voluyme 10, issue 6 August/September 2022.
How to prepare
Get better result and reduce downtime by following these steps.
Keep your skin as pale as possible. Avoid unprotected sun exposure on the area to be treated. Wear sunscreen and a hat if your face will be treated.
Don’t apply fake tan or take supplements that promote tanning.
Don’t apply tinted cosmetics, tinted moisturiser or tinted sunscreen.
Don’t apply any of the following to your face (or other treatment area):
- Topical products containing retinoids, tretinoin, vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs.
- Perfume or essential oils.
If you are taking medication, check the list at Dermnet and if you are taking any of these medications, ask your prescribing doctor if it’s safe to stop taking it for 2-3 days before your laser procedure. If not, contact us, and our doctor or registered nurse will provide advice.
In the morning, wash your skin using a gentle, non-soap cleanser.
Don’t apply any skin products to the area other than low-irritant sunscreen with no pigment.
Please don’t apply make-up on the day of treatment.
For the first few days, you need to manage discomfort and inflammation. Following that, avoid sunlight and skin irritants for several weeks.
Learn more about FRAC3 and FracRevive aftercare.
Side effects and warnings
Laser can damage the eyes. Glasses or goggles must be worn at all times.
Intense treatments can cause skin irritation and redness, bleeding, burns, blisters or bruising. Before administering a treatment likely to cause such side effects, we will advise what to expect and provide information about aftercare. Laser and BBL treatments may lead to hair loss in the treated area. Darker-skinned people may experience increased skin pigmentation after laser treatment.
These treatments are not recommended for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Avoid known photosensitising drugs and chemicals before light-based treatments such as laser, IPL/BBL and LED light therapy. If you are taking these medications, be sun smart every day.
More infoCold sores are a known side effect of surgical, laser and IPL treatments. You can reduce the risk by taking antiviral medication before treatment, or immediately if you notice the onset of cold sore symptoms after your treatment.
More infoRedness, swelling, blisters and sores are often a common result of aesthetic and skin cancer treatments. In most cases, they can be managed easily and settle gradually over the following weeks. However, it’s important to notify the clinic if you are very uncomfortable or concerned about your reaction being abnormal.
More infoBruising is common after procedures involving bleeding. It appears as a blue or purple patch under the skin and gradually changes colour and fades over 1-2 weeks.
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