Refresh damaged, aging, or uneven skin with advanced Fraxel FTX laser treatment at Dayton Skin Care. Fraxel FTX is a fractional laser resurfacing technology designed to improve skin tone, texture, and overall quality while stimulating the skin’s natural renewal process.
Whether you are concerned about fine lines, sun damage, age spots, uneven pigmentation, acne scars, surgical scars, or rough skin texture, Fraxel FTX offers a customizable approach to skin resurfacing without surgery.
At Dayton Skin Care, our dermatology team develops individualized laser treatment plans based on your skin, concerns, medical history, and cosmetic goals.
What Is Fraxel FTX?
Fraxel FTX is an advanced non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing system. Instead of treating the entire skin surface at once, fractional technology creates microscopic treatment zones while leaving surrounding areas of skin intact. This controlled approach promotes the body’s natural healing response and encourages renewal within the treated skin.
Fraxel FTX incorporates two wavelengths—1550 nm and 1927 nm—that allow providers to address concerns at different depths of the skin. The 1550 nm wavelength penetrates more deeply into the dermis, while the 1927 nm wavelength provides shallower treatment targeting the epidermal layer. Treatment settings can be customized according to the condition being addressed and the patient’s individual needs.
What Can Fraxel FTX Treat?
Fraxel FTX can be used to address several common signs of aging, environmental damage, pigmentation changes, and scarring.
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Collagen naturally changes with age, contributing to fine lines and changes in skin texture. Fractional laser resurfacing can stimulate remodeling within the skin to produce a smoother, refreshed appearance.
Sun Damage and Brown Spots
Years of ultraviolet exposure can lead to uneven pigmentation, freckles, sun spots, and other visible changes. Fraxel FTX can target certain pigmented lesions and help create a clearer, more even-looking complexion.
Age Spots
Fraxel FTX can address lentigines and solar lentigines—commonly called age spots or sun spots—by targeting areas of unwanted pigmentation.
Acne Scars
Acne scars can remain long after active acne has resolved. The 1550 nm Fraxel wavelength is indicated for the treatment of acne scars and can promote collagen remodeling to improve the appearance and texture of scarred skin.
Surgical Scars
Fraxel technology may also be used to improve the appearance of certain surgical scars. Your dermatologist can evaluate the type, age, location, and characteristics of a scar to determine whether fractional laser resurfacing is appropriate.
Uneven Skin Tone and Texture
Patients who notice roughness, uneven tone, or visible signs of photodamage may benefit from fractional resurfacing. Fraxel FTX is designed to improve overall skin tone, texture, and radiance.
Actinic Keratoses
Fraxel FTX has indications that include the treatment of actinic keratoses, which are precancerous lesions commonly associated with cumulative sun exposure. Because these lesions require appropriate medical evaluation, patients with suspicious, changing, or persistent spots should first receive a dermatologic examination.
How Does Fraxel FTX Work?
Fraxel FTX delivers controlled laser energy in microscopic treatment zones. Rather than resurfacing every portion of the skin simultaneously, the fractional approach treats selected columns of tissue while preserving surrounding tissue.
The body’s natural repair process then begins renewing the treated areas. This process can support collagen remodeling and gradual improvements in skin texture and appearance.
Fraxel FTX also uses optical tracking technology designed to help provide consistent and uniform delivery of microscopic treatment zones.
The Two Fraxel FTX Wavelengths
Fraxel 1550 nm
The 1550 nm infrared erbium fiber laser penetrates more deeply into the dermis. Depending on the patient’s needs, it may be used for skin resurfacing and concerns including:
Fine lines and periorbital wrinkles, acne scars, surgical scars, dyschromia, certain pigmented lesions, and other textural concerns.
Fraxel 1927 nm
The 1927 nm thulium wavelength has a shallower depth of penetration and primarily targets the epidermal layer. It may be used for concerns including:
Actinic keratoses, lentigines, solar lentigines, freckles, and other eligible pigmented lesions.
Your Dayton Skin Care provider will determine which wavelength, settings, and treatment approach are appropriate for your skin.
Benefits of Fraxel FTX Laser Treatment
Patients choose Fraxel FTX because fractional resurfacing provides a versatile approach to improving several concerns within a customized treatment plan.
Potential benefits include smoother-looking skin, improved tone and texture, reduced appearance of certain pigmentation concerns, improvement in acne or surgical scars, collagen remodeling, and a refreshed appearance without surgical intervention.
Because treatments are customizable, the intensity and treatment area can be selected according to the patient’s goals and appropriate clinical considerations.
What Areas Can Be Treated With Fraxel FTX?
Although Fraxel is frequently associated with facial rejuvenation, the technology can be used on eligible treatment areas elsewhere on the body.
During your consultation, your provider can evaluate the area you would like treated and determine whether Fraxel FTX is appropriate.
What Should I Expect During a Fraxel FTX Treatment?
Your experience begins with a consultation. Your Dayton Skin Care provider will evaluate your skin, discuss the concerns you would like to address, review relevant medical history, and determine whether Fraxel FTX is appropriate.
Treatment parameters are then customized for your skin and treatment goals.
Comfort measures may be used before and during treatment. Fraxel FTX also incorporates direct skin cooling designed to enhance patient comfort.
The amount of time needed for treatment varies according to the size and location of the treatment area.
What Is Fraxel FTX Recovery Like?
Recovery varies according to the treatment area, wavelength, treatment intensity, and individual healing response.
Following facial Fraxel treatment, temporary redness, swelling, warmth, dryness, bronzing, or peeling can occur. Peeling may begin several days after treatment as the skin naturally renews.
It is important not to pick, scrub, or prematurely exfoliate healing skin. Your provider will give you specific instructions for cleansing, moisturizing, sun protection, and restarting your regular skin care products.
When Will I See Fraxel FTX Results?
Some changes may become noticeable as the initial healing process progresses. Additional improvement can develop gradually as the skin renews and collagen remodeling occurs.
Results and treatment timelines vary significantly among patients. Your provider can explain what is reasonable to expect based on your specific concerns and treatment plan.
How Many Fraxel FTX Treatments Will I Need?
There is no single treatment schedule appropriate for everyone.
The number of Fraxel FTX sessions recommended depends on factors such as the condition being treated, severity of sun damage or scarring, treatment area, desired improvement, treatment intensity, and your skin’s response.
Some patients may pursue a single treatment, while others may benefit from a series of appropriately spaced sessions.
Fraxel FTX vs. CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Fraxel FTX and CO2 laser resurfacing are not the same treatment.
Fraxel FTX is a non-ablative fractional laser technology. CO2 resurfacing is an ablative laser treatment that removes portions of the skin’s surface and may be selected when more intensive resurfacing is appropriate.
Both technologies have valuable applications, but the ideal treatment depends on the patient’s skin condition, desired results, acceptable downtime, and medical considerations.
Dayton Skin Care offers multiple laser technologies, allowing your provider to recommend an approach based on your individual needs rather than relying on a single treatment for every patient.
Fraxel FTX vs. IPL
Fraxel FTX and IPL also work differently.
Fraxel uses fractional laser energy to create controlled microscopic treatment zones. IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light, uses broad-spectrum light and is often selected for certain pigmentation and vascular concerns.
A dermatologic evaluation can help determine whether Fraxel FTX, IPL, another laser technology, or a combination treatment plan is most appropriate.
Who Is a Candidate for Fraxel FTX?
Fraxel FTX may be considered for patients interested in improving concerns such as sun damage, age spots, fine lines, acne scars, surgical scars, or uneven skin texture.
However, laser resurfacing is not appropriate for every patient or every skin concern. Medical history, medications, active skin conditions, healing tendencies, sun exposure, treatment goals, and other factors must be considered.
A professional consultation is the best way to determine candidacy.
Why Choose Dayton Skin Care for Fraxel FTX?
Laser resurfacing is not simply a cosmetic procedure—it is a medical treatment involving the skin. Appropriate evaluation, technology selection, treatment settings, and aftercare are essential.
At Dayton Skin Care, patients have access to an established dermatology practice offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. The practice provides multiple laser technologies so treatments can be selected and customized according to each patient’s individual skin concerns.
Our goal is to help patients achieve healthier, smoother, and more even-looking skin while prioritizing safety and individualized dermatologic care.
Fraxel FTX Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fraxel FTX an ablative laser?
Fraxel FTX is a non-ablative fractional laser system. It creates microscopic treatment zones rather than removing the entire outer skin surface as a fully ablative resurfacing procedure would.
What is the difference between fractional and traditional laser resurfacing?
Fractional technology treats microscopic portions of the skin while leaving surrounding tissue intact. This allows the skin to undergo a controlled renewal process while untreated surrounding tissue supports healing.
Can Fraxel FTX treat acne scars?
Yes. The Fraxel FTX 1550 nm wavelength is indicated for the treatment of acne scars. Results depend on the type and severity of scarring, so an evaluation is important before treatment.
Can Fraxel FTX help with sun spots?
Yes. Fraxel FTX can be used to treat certain pigmented lesions, including lentigines and solar lentigines. Your provider should evaluate pigmentation before treatment to ensure that laser therapy is appropriate.
Can Fraxel FTX treat wrinkles?
Fraxel FTX can improve certain fine lines and wrinkles. The 1550 nm wavelength is specifically indicated for periorbital wrinkles around the eyes.
Does Fraxel FTX stimulate collagen?
The controlled fractional treatment process initiates a healing and remodeling response within the skin. Collagen remodeling contributes to gradual improvements in texture and appearance following treatment.
Is there downtime after Fraxel FTX?
Some downtime should be expected. Redness, swelling, warmth, bronzing, dryness, and peeling can occur after treatment. The extent and duration vary depending on treatment intensity and individual response.
Can I wear makeup after Fraxel?
Patients should follow the specific post-treatment instructions provided by their Dayton Skin Care provider. Makeup and active skincare ingredients may need to be temporarily avoided while the skin heals.
How important is sunscreen after Fraxel FTX?
Sun protection is especially important following laser resurfacing. Healing skin can be particularly sensitive to ultraviolet exposure. Follow your provider’s recommendations and use appropriate broad-spectrum sun protection.
How many Fraxel treatments are necessary?
Treatment needs vary. Your provider will recommend the number and spacing of sessions based on your skin condition, treatment goals, and response.
Is Fraxel FTX the same as a CO2 laser?
No. Fraxel FTX is a non-ablative fractional laser system, while CO2 lasers are ablative technologies. Dayton Skin Care can evaluate your skin and determine which type of resurfacing is better suited to your needs.
Can Fraxel FTX be combined with other cosmetic treatments?
A comprehensive treatment plan may include more than one type of dermatologic or cosmetic treatment. The appropriate timing and combination depend on your skin, goals, and the procedures involved. Your provider can develop a personalized treatment sequence.
Schedule a Fraxel FTX Consultation in Dayton, Ohio
If sun damage, uneven pigmentation, fine lines, acne scars, surgical scars, or changes in skin texture are affecting the appearance of your skin, Fraxel FTX laser resurfacing at Dayton Skin Care may be an option.
Schedule a consultation to have your skin evaluated and learn whether Fraxel FTX or another laser treatment is appropriate for your goals.
