{"procedure":{"id":"non_ablative_fractional_laser","name":"Non-Ablative Fractional Laser","type":"category","family":"Non-Ablative Fractional Laser","category":"Non-Ablative Fractional Laser","price":"mid","pain":2,"downtime":2,"visible_in":2,"lasts":3,"summary":"Non-ablative fractional resurfacing","explanation":"Non-Ablative Fractional Laser creates controlled microthermal zones to improve texture, pores, acne scars, fine lines, and sun-damage discoloration with less downtime than ablative resurfacing. It spans platforms from gentle glow lasers (Clear & Brilliant) to premium resurfacing systems (Fraxel Dual, Mosaic 3D, Frax Pro, Pico Fractional, DeOro Dual). Results are gradual and best achieved over a treatment series.","target":"texture, pores, acne scars, fine lines, sun-damage discoloration","description":"Non-Ablative Fractional Laser creates controlled microthermal zones to improve texture, pores, acne scars, fine lines, and sun-damage discoloration with less downtime than ablative resurfacing. It spans platforms from gentle glow lasers (Clear & Brilliant) to premium resurfacing systems (Fraxel Dual, Mosaic 3D, Frax Pro, Pico Fractional, DeOro Dual). Results are gradual and best achieved over a treatment series.","detail":{"id":"non_ablative_fractional_laser","name":"Non-Ablative Fractional Laser","price":{"basis":"1 session, full face","krw_max":400000,"krw_min":80000,"varies_by":"sessions"},"dosage":{"unit":"sessions","options":[{"tag":"Trial","note":"Glow / tone","amount":"1 session","coverage":"Full face","description":"Gentle refresh.","krw_typical":100000},{"tag":"Recommended","note":"Texture, pores","amount":"3 sessions","coverage":"Full face","description":"A common starter series.","krw_typical":250000},{"tag":"Intensive","note":"Acne scars","amount":"5 sessions","coverage":"Full face","description":"Scars usually need longer series.","krw_typical":400000}],"unit_explainer":"Fractional lasers are priced per session. Gentle devices need more sessions; deeper devices need fewer but have more downtime."},"header":{"one_liner":"Fractional energy treatment that remodels skin without fully ablating its surface.","target_tags":["Acne scars","Pores","Texture","Fine lines","Sun spots"],"category_label":"SCAR","technology_label":"FRACTIONAL LASER"},"details":{"sessions":"3-6 typical","aftercare":"Frequently short social downtime, but redness, swelling or pigment changes can occur. Avoid unnecessary heat and sun exposure as instructed; travel is generally considered only if the skin is recovering normally.","anesthesia":"Topical numbing cream","regulatory":"ResurFX is a 1565 nm non-ablative fractional fiber laser with skin cooling.","technology":"Non-ablative fractional photothermolysis (1440, 1550, 1927, 1940nm) and picosecond fractional","measurement":"Sessions / area","manufacturer":"Various (Solta, Candela, Cynosure Lutronic, Sciton, Union Medical, etc.)","repeat_interval":"2-6 weeks depending on device","technical_specs":"Depth roughly 170 µm (1927nm, gentle) to about 800 µm (1550nm, deep); coverage typically 2-30% per session.","before_treatment":"Avoid tanning, retinoids and exfoliating acids for about 1 week; tell the doctor about cold-sore history (antiviral may be prescribed) and isotretinoin use.","safety_suitability":"Avoid with active infection or inflammatory acne in the area, recent isotretinoin (clinic-specific, often 6 months), pregnancy, recent tan, or history of keloids. Darker skin types carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, so settings are usually kept conservative."},"recovery":{"flying":"Usually possible; use moisturizer and sunscreen in flight","makeup":"Usually next day once skin is intact","alcohol":"Best avoided for 1-2 days (can prolong redness)","exercise":"Avoid heavy sweating for 1-2 days","sauna_heat":"Avoid sauna/hot baths for about 1 week","back_to_daily":"Same or next day (redness/swelling 1-3 days)","common_side_effects":["Redness","Sunburn-like warmth","Mild swelling","Dryness / flaking (bronzing)","Itching"]},"references":[{"url":"https://lumenis.com/aesthetics/products/m22/resurfx/","title":"Lumenis ResurFX official"}],"quick_facts":{"pain":"Mild to moderate","downtime":"From under 24 hours (gentle) to 3-7 days (deep settings)","results_last":"Scar/collagen gains are long-lasting; tone needs maintenance","treatment_time":"15-40 min (plus numbing)","results_visible":"Gradually over 2-12 weeks; best after a series"},"alternatives":[{"name":"Ablative Fractional Laser","catalog_id":"ablative_fractional_laser","consider_when":"You have deep scars or wrinkles and can accept a week of downtime."},{"name":"RF Microneedling","catalog_id":"rf_microneedling","consider_when":"You have scars and large pores and want lower pigment risk on darker skin."},{"name":"Pico Toning","catalog_id":"pico_toning","consider_when":"Your main concern is pigment or melasma, not texture."}],"before_after":[],"good_to_know":["This treatment is less disruptive than ablative resurfacing, but redness, swelling, and post-inflammatory pigment change can still happen.","Results, recovery, and treatment settings can vary by device mode, skin type, diagnosis, and number of sessions.","Your treating doctor will decide whether this treatment is suitable for you."],"how_it_works":{"steps":[{"body":"Topical anesthetic is applied for comfort.","title":"Numbing"},{"body":"The laser heats thousands of microscopic columns while leaving the skin between them intact.","title":"Fractional passes"},{"body":"Untouched skin repairs the columns quickly, shedding damaged cells and pigment.","title":"Healing response"},{"body":"New collagen forms over weeks, smoothing texture and scars.","title":"Collagen build"}],"how_delivered":"Laser energy (1440-1940nm or picosecond) heats tissue without removing the skin surface.","illustration_idea":"Grid of thin heat columns in the skin with healthy tissue bridges between them.","what_touches_skin":"Laser handpiece (roller, stamp or scanner)","what_it_feels_like":"Prickling heat with each pass, made tolerable by numbing cream and cold air; feels like a sunburn for a few hours afterward."}}}}