Compare treatments
Pick up to three.
Fractional non-ablative laser (Fraxel-type)
Worth it · 4/5
PainMedium
DowntimeMedium
CostHigh
- Cost
- $800–$1,800 per session
- Sessions
- 3–5 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart
- Downtime
- 2–5 days of redness, swelling and a sandpaper-like, bronzed look as treated skin flakes off.
- Best for
- Softens fine lines and acne scars · Evens out sun spots and dullness · Improves pore size and texture
- Darker skin
- Generally suitable with the right provider
CO2 laser resurfacing
Worth it · 4/5
PainHigh
DowntimeHigh
CostHigh
- Cost
- $2,000–$6,000 per treatment
- Sessions
- Usually 1 (fractional versions: 1–3)
- Downtime
- 1–2 weeks of visible healing, then pink skin for up to 1–3 months.
- Best for
- Biggest improvement in deep wrinkles and scars from a single treatment · Some skin tightening · Results can last years
- Darker skin
- Higher risk — ask a specialist