ProFractional™ Laser Treatments
ProFractional Therapy is a quick and comfortable laser procedure with little downtime, used for improving the overall appearance of your skin. Laser technology dramatically improves skin texture, tone, and coloration without invasive measures. ProFractional Therapy is available in our Oakville Dermatology, King West Toronto, and Briarwood clinics.
ProFractional™ Therapy in Oakville, Burlington,
North York & Toronto
What is ProFractional Therapy?
ProFractional Therapy is a quick and comfortable laser procedure with little downtime, used for improving the overall appearance of your skin. The procedure can be custom-tailored to your specific skin conditions and desired outcomes. Facial Resurfacing covers only a small portion of the total treatment area, leaving the surrounding area intact as opposed to full-field resurfacing which removes the entire surface area. The treatment uses a laser micro-beam, which creates a multitude of tiny, isolated channels in the skin. This difference results in collagen and elastin stimulation, fibroblast activation, and encouragement of rapid healing.
ProFractional Therapy Benefits
Your skin will be cleaned in the treatment area and your eyes will be protected with safety shields. A laser handpiece will be positioned gently on the skin. When the laser energy is applied, you will hear a rapid succession of snapping sounds. The handpiece will be moved around to adjacent locations until the entire treatment area has been covered. The procedure normally takes 15 to 30 minutes. Scars, skin pigmentation, fine lines, acne, wrinkles, or post-traumatic scars anywhere on the body can be treated by this procedure. ProFractional Therapy can help control acne and reduce acne scars.
What Results Can I Expect With Profractional Laser Resurfacing?
Immediately following your Profractional Laser Resurfacing treatment, patients often experience firmer, tighter skin that is smoother in texture. Your results will continue to improve over the course of several weeks and months due to the increased production of collagen in the skin, which will provide enhanced contouring and tightening benefits. For a few days after your treatment, you may feel like you have a slight sunburn. You can apply makeup and get back to work within a week after the treatment.
Profractional Laser Resurfacing will help correct and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, discolouration such as hyperpigmentation and melasma, acne scars, and surgical scars, and dramatically improve the tone and texture of the skin. Almost anyone can benefit from ProFractional Therapy. This versatile resurfacing laser improves a wide variety of skin conditions and addresses many of your concerns.
ProFractional Treatment Areas
Most skin areas can be treated. Popular treatment areas are the face and neck, though many people also treat the chest and hands. It is best to discuss your needs with your GraceMed physician.
- Wrinkles and fine lines
- Acne scarring
- Post-trauma scars
- Birthmarks and age spots
- Sun damage and freckles
- Skin tightening
- Enlarged pores
ProFractional Therapy is suitable for all skin types. After a single treatment, the collagen production in your skin will be stimulated to provide you with long-term benefits. Repeated procedures can provide you with results that can last for years, although this varies from patient to patient depending on the speed of the aging process, your lifestyle, and the condition of your skin. For best results, we often recommend a series of 2 to 4 treatments spaced at 4 to 6 week intervals, although the details and specifics will be discussed with you during your consultation.
ProFractional Recovery
Complete healing typically occurs within a few days and most patients usually feel comfortable enough to get back to work and apply makeup a day or two after the treatment. There will likely be some swelling that will subside within several days following the treatment. You may be given skin care products and instructions on how to use them. Your skin will be sensitive to ultra-violet light after the procedure, so you must avoid direct sun exposure until fully healed. It is recommended that you always use some level of solar protection to avoid sun damage and premature aging of your skin.
ProFractional Treatment Overview
Anaesthesia: Topical or Local
Procedure duration: 15 to 30 minutes
Pain level: Variable on laser depth
Recovery time: 3-5 days
Resumption of physical activities: Immediately
GraceMed Clinics that Offer ProFractional Treatments
ProFractional Treatments are offered in these Clinics:
- ProFractional treatment Oakville Dermatology
- ProFractional treatment Briarwood
- ProFractional treatment King West Toronto
Generally, most people who have this procedure are extremely happy – ProFractional has a 94% “Worth It” rating on RealSelf.
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Locations this procedure is offered
Olde Oakville
Oakville, ON L6J 3J5
Closest intersection: Inglehart & Cornwall
Midtown (Briarwood) Oakville
Closest intersection: North Service Rd & Trafalgar
Commonly Asked Questions
How many ProFactional treatments will I need?
Excellent results can be obtained in just one treatment, though the number of treatments may vary from patient to patient. Your GraceMed provider can personalize a plan based on your specific needs and may choose to combine ProFractional Therapy with other aesthetic procedures to further personalize your treatment.
What will happen during the procedure?
Your skin will be cleaned in the treatment area and your eyes will be protected with safety shields. A laser handpiece will be positioned gently on the skin. When the laser energy is applied, you will hear a rapid succession of snapping sounds. The handpiece will be moved around to adjacent locations until the entire treatment area has been covered. The procedure normally takes 15 to 30 minutes.
Will a ProFractional procedure be uncomfortable??
ProFractional therapy is widely regarded as a comfortable procedure, usually tolerated with the use of a topical numbing cream or a local anesthetic, depending on the depth of treatment. Immediately following the procedure you may experience mild redness and a sensation resembling sunburn. Your physician will advise you on specific after-treatment care recommendations, which may include analgesics and application of an ointment to keep the skin moist.
When should I see results from my ProFractional treatment?
As your skin heals in the days following your treatment, you may notice a general tightening effect. However, the true benefit of ProFractional is the collagen remodeling that occurs during the 4 to 6 months following your treatment.
Who is the ideal candidate for a ProFractional Laser Therapy procedure?
The ideal candidate for ProFractional™ laser therapy has some level of skin damage such as sun spots, and brown spots. The patient may have fine lines and wrinkles, volume loss, or acne scars. ProFractional laser therapy is not recommended for individuals with dark skin tones due to the high risk of hypopigmentation.
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