Known as Fractional Photothermolysis, Fractional Laser Resurfacing is an advanced method of skin rejuvenation in which targeted areas of skin are precisely spaced out at a microscopic level. This leaves some skin perfectly intact while other zones are heat treated. Think of the effect of fractional laser resurfacing as visually comparable to manipulating the pixels in a digital image. As the tiny spots of treated skin replace old, destroyed cells with new, healthy ones, the untreated areas maintain the tissue’s stability for quicker recovery.
Using the intense energy of skin resurfacing lasers, fractional laser skin resurfacing treatments provide greater safety and faster recovery time than lower energy, non-ablative laser treatments. As a result, patients can achieve their desired skin rejuvenation, undergo a relatively risk-free procedure, and not worry about scheduling the numerous follow-up treatments associated with most of the low-energy laser options.
Dr. Patt offers the latest fractional CO₂ laser technologies—ActiveFX™ and SCAAR FX™—to rejuvenate the skin with precision and customizable intensity. These treatments improve texture, tone, and overall skin quality by stimulating new collagen formation and resurfacing damaged tissue. As the tiny spots of treated skin replace old, destroyed cells with new, healthy ones, the untreated areas maintain the tissue’s stability, allowing for quicker recovery.
What It Treats
ActiveFX is ideal for patients seeking comprehensive skin rejuvenation. It addresses:
How It Works
ActiveFX uses a fractional CO₂ laser to remove tiny columns of damaged skin while leaving surrounding skin intact. This allows for faster healing and stimulates collagen remodeling for smoother, firmer skin.
What to Expect During Treatment
Benefits
Results & Recovery
Most patients experience redness, swelling, and a sunburn-like sensation for 3 to 5 days. Peeling is expected as new, healthy skin emerges. Improvements continue for several months as collagen rebuilds.
What It Treats
SCAAR FX is a more powerful fractional CO₂ modality designed to improve:
How It Works
Using deeper, more focused energy than ActiveFX, SCAAR FX targets dense or fibrotic tissue to remodel scar structure and stimulate substantial collagen production beneath the surface.
What to Expect During Treatment
Benefits
Results & Recovery
Downtime varies depending on treatment depth. Most patients can expect 5 to 7 days of redness, swelling, and peeling. Results appear gradually over several months as scar tissue softens and new collagen forms.
Many patients benefit from a customized combination of laser resurfacing technologies for the most comprehensive and natural-looking improvement. Dr. Patt will evaluate your concerns and create a personalized treatment plan that optimizes your results while supporting a smooth and safe recovery.
As a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving Houston for 25+ years, Dr. Bradford Patt combines surgical precision with genuine care to help you look naturally refreshed and confident. Consistently recognized in the Super Doctors® Texas Hall of Fame and as a Texas Monthly Top Doctor, Dr. Patt performs procedures in a QUAD A-accredited facility where your comfort and safety are the top priorities.
Learn More About Dr. PattFractional laser resurfacing is approved for use on wrinkles around the eyes, for freckles, age spots, acne scars, skin resurfacing, and other problematic skin conditions. Dr. Patt has pioneered the use of the Active FX system, the most effective laser in the area of fractional laser resurfacing; as well as the new Deep FX system, which is able to reach deeper wrinkles with a microscopic laser beam, preventing any significant skin injury. Even burn scars and deep acne scars can be treated with this fractional laser resurfacing system.
Everyone deserves to feel confident and love the way they look! That's why we offer flexible financing plans, such as PatientFi and CareCredit®, designed to make your dream procedure more accessible, regardless of your budget. Our team will walk you through your options and help you find a plan that feels comfortable, so you can focus on what matters most: your dream transformation.
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