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What is Fractora?
Fractora is a fractional radiofrequency treatment providing anti-aging improvements in skin tone and texture through ablation and skin resurfacing: a rejuvenation and resurfacing treatment that reduces wrinkles to slow the effects of aging and restore the skin’s youthful appearance.
Fractora delivers RF energy to the skin through an array of pins, producing localized heat and small micro-lesion dots in the treatment area. The gentle heat in the sub-dermal tissue promotes collagen restructuring for skin rejuvenation, and the methodical scattering of micro-lesions lets the skin heal faster than if the entire area were ablated. Clinicians select between variable depths, densities and energy levels, from superficial skin tone problems (photo damage) to deep textural concerns (wrinkles and tightening).
Not sure this is the right treatment?
A free 15-minute cosmetic consultation is where every plan starts. How a consultation works
What it treats
- Skin tone and texture irregularities
- Skin laxity: tightening and lifting
- Fine lines and deep wrinkles
- Acne scarring, including active acne
- Scars
- Hyperpigmentation and redness
Where
- Face, including smile lines, forehead, cheeks and mouth
- Upper and lower eyelids
- Neck
- Abdomen
- Knees
- Elbows
What patients say
Skin & confidence
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Glowing skin
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New products
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What to expect
Consultation
A consultation is required before your first treatment, for your safety. A test patch may be done to check how your skin reacts.
Numbing
A strong topical numbing cream is applied to minimize discomfort. Anaesthetic nerve blocks may be offered for greater anaesthesia.
Treatment
The Fractora pins deliver radiofrequency energy at the depth, density and energy level chosen for your skin. There is some discomfort.
Recovery
Expect about 3 days of downtime, with moderate redness and swelling. Some redness may last up to a week. Makeup can be applied after 24 to 36 hours.
Results
Some results can be seen immediately; typical results are seen two weeks after treatment and continue to build for up to three months. Three sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart, are usually recommended.
FAQ
What areas can be treated?
Any area that can benefit from skin renewal. The most commonly treated are the lower and upper eyelids, smile lines, forehead, cheeks, mouth and neck; the abdomen, knees and elbows are also treated. Face and body areas that show wrinkles, discoloration or acne scarring are suitable.
How many treatments will I need?
Three sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart, are usually recommended. Depending on your skin and goals, your plan may involve 1 to 6 sessions.
Does it hurt?
There is some discomfort. A strong topical numbing cream is applied to your skin to minimize it, and anaesthetic nerve blocks may be offered for greater anaesthesia.
What is the downtime?
Expect about 3 days of downtime, with moderate redness and swelling. Some redness may last up to a week. Makeup can be applied after 24 to 36 hours.
How quickly will I see results?
Some results can be seen immediately, but typical results are seen two weeks after treatment and continue for up to three months.
Can it be used on active acne?
Yes. Fractora improves acne scarring and can even be used on active acne.
