Fraxel

How it works

Fraxel, a Solta Medical product, is a non-ablative fractional laser that works at 1550 nm and at 1927 nm. Light is delivered as a grid of tiny columns that heat the skin without removing the surface layer. The body then repairs those zones, which may refine texture, scarring, and sun-related changes. Different wavelengths lean toward different depths and goals.

Good to know

• The skin surface stays closed, so recovery is gentler than ablative CO2, though it is not invisible.
• Many people look pink or bronzed, with a rough, sandpaper-like feel for a few days.
• A series of visits is the norm, spaced weeks apart.
• Sun avoidance matters before and after treatment.

What a Fraxel session means for your travel days

Plan for a couple of days when your face looks sunburned and feels tight. Early in the trip is better than late.

Use those days for museums and indoor markets, with generous moisturizing as advised. Keep the last stretch of your stay quiet so your skin has time to settle.