Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing

Fractional laser skin resurfacing reveals smoother, more youthful-looking skin by encouraging your body's own natural renewal process.

Reveal Youthful, Smooth Skin with Fractional Laser Resurfacing

The laser's semi-ablative, fractionated beam gently removes old and damaged skin cells at the surface, making way for smoother, more even-toned skin underneath. Beyond removing surface imperfections, the treatment stimulates your skin's natural healing response, which can also help soften the appearance of existing scars. The results are not a temporary cosmetic effect: it is your own skin, renewed and revitalized. Our med spa team, backed by the medical oversight of founder and medical director Dr. Joshua Korman, will help you determine whether fractional laser resurfacing is right for your goals. Reach out to any of our Bay Area offices to schedule a personal consultation, or take advantage of our complimentary Virtual Consultations to get started from home.

About Light-Based Skin Therapy

Fractional laser skin resurfacing refreshes the surface of your skin on a microscopic level. Our med spa team targets old and damaged skin cells and exposes them to the fractionated power of the laser beam. "Fractionated" means the beam's effect is not total: it leaves some surrounding skin cells undamaged and untouched, which helps shorten recovery time. Patients who have tried fractional resurfacing often highlight this relatively quick recovery in their reviews, describing their skin as brighter and more even after treatment. To learn more about the latest advances in skincare, read our blog.

Fractional resurfacing is a popular option for those in Silicon Valley looking to address common signs of aging. Laser resurfacing can reduce the appearance of age spots, acne scars, and deep wrinkles, restoring some of the smoothness and clarity your skin had in earlier years. Because the treatment targets such precise areas, our med spa team can use higher-intensity settings that allow patients to flaunt their rejuvenated skin almost immediately.

Safe Skin Rejuvenation

Laser resurfacing is a nonsurgical, noninvasive treatment that restores a healthier, more vibrant appearance to your face, neck, chest, and hands. The laser stimulates new collagen production and cellular turnover in the treatment area. Even older scars can show visible improvement as your skin's natural regenerative processes are activated. Over time, this ongoing renewal helps soften many common signs of aging.

Benefits Of Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing

Visibly reduces scars and wrinkles in as little as one treatment
Stimulates the skin's natural healing process to produce new and vibrant cells
Sweeps away old and damaged skin cells, including scar tissue
Encourages collagen production to support supple skin
Stronger settings can rejuvenate more resilient skin on the hands, neck and décolletage
Effective on darker skin tones
Fractional laser technology shortens downtime compared to ablative laser resurfacing

Treatment with the Sciton ProFractional laser allows for meaningful results with minimal downtime. Most patients can typically return to work right away after treatment, with redness usually fading within three days or less.

For this reason, many patients choose to schedule their appointments on a Friday, giving themselves a couple of extra days to recover comfortably before returning to their regular routine on Monday.

Qualified Candidates

Both men and women with visible flaws on the outermost layer of their skin may be good candidates for laser skin resurfacing. Common areas where the laser is applied include the face, neck, chest and hands. However, it can be used almost anywhere on the body. Patients should be non-smokers, since smoking can affect the patient's ability to heal. Laser resurfacing depends on the skin's ability to heal following treatment. If the patient does smoke, then they will need to commit to quitting prior to the treatment and during the recovery time. Laser skin resurfacing will tighten the skin to an extent, but isn't generally for use on patients with more extensive sagging or drooping skin. These patients may want to consider a more comprehensive procedure, such as a facelift. In order to determine whether or not one would be a good candidate for ProFractional laser resurfacing, contact one of our offices today and schedule an appointment.

Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing with Dr. Joshua Korman

Dr. Joshua Korman is an innovator in the plastic surgery space. He is s a celebrated healer and a trusted teacher who finds fulfillment in giving back. As a Stanford Professor, he guides young medical residents and aspiring plastic surgeons through the trials of initiation. Professor Korman beams with pride every time he sees a new class of students finally cross the threshold into the venerable fellowship of medical doctors, each bound by the ancient words they swore in the Hippocratic Oath.

Contact Dr. Korman to set your appointment in California’s wondrous Silicon Valley. You and the doctor must confer on your candidacy for fractional laser skin resurfacing. It is a transformative technology that employs rarified rays of pure light to restore youth to your skin. Dr. Korman’s trio of offices are situated throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to best meet your needs. You may contact any of them to get the conversation started.

Telemedicine For The Twenty-First Century

We are excited to offer Virtual Consultations as one of our contact options so that our team's expertise is more widely available to you. Whatever your reasoning, if you prefer to connect at a distance, our team is eager and able to accommodate your request. Our high-tech communication tools allow the practice to extend its reach beyond physical boundaries. We're glad to be able to engage with interested patients throughout Northern California and beyond!

Procedure

Once you complete a consultation, you will receive instructions regarding your preparation for laser skin resurfacing. You may be advised to maintain a specific series of skin treatments or to discontinue the use of certain medications. If you have any questions regarding your preparation for your laser treatment please do not hesitate to call Dr. Korman’s office. Your fractional laser skin resurfacing will be administered under local anesthesia to maintain your comfort during the procedure. You will be given protective eyewear, and your skin will be cleansed. Next, based on the specific skin issues you discussed with Dr. Korman, the fractional laser is applied to ablate your damaged, discolored and aging tissue.

The laser energy will also reach to the depth of the skin where the collagen production has diminished and expose the tissue to the temperature required to jumpstart the creation of new collagen, safely. The skin will become smoother and fuller, with minimal damage done to the surrounding tissue. Depending on the scale of work that the patient would like done, this treatment can take from between 30 minutes to one hour. Most patients only need one treatment to achieve their ideal transformation. If patients are unsatisfied with the results of their first laser resurfacing procedure after the two months of recovery, they can undergo a second resurfacing treatment and take their skin to its ideal, clear and radiant appearance.

Laser Skin Treatment Aftercare

Laser skin resurfacing achieves impressive results because it is capable of penetrating deeper into the dermis. This not only results in long-lasting improvement of skin irregularities and discolorations, but it also achieves optimum rejuvenation of your collagen and deep skin health. Recovery time will depend on the depth of the patient's laser treatment. In the days following the treatment, patients' skin will be pink or flushed. The sensation will feel similar to a sunburn. The treated skin will peel for roughly two weeks. The skin will continue to be flushed for up to three to six weeks, but most patients are able to safely cover their skin with makeup after one week of recovery.

What Does Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing Cost In Silicon Valley?

Everyone's experience with a cosmetic procedure is completely unique, and our med spa team understands that. We're ready to listen and eager to help. Your personal consultation is an opportunity to ask any questions you have. After reviewing your medical records and conducting a brief physical examination, our team will provide you with an accurate cost estimate for laser skin resurfacing.

Our practice is proud to serve the Silicon Valley community with advanced laser technology to help rejuvenate the skin. Dr. Joshua Korman, our founder and medical director, is committed to bringing the same standard of care to every treatment plan. Financing options are available for those who qualify. Watch our specials page for package deals.

References

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Aslam, A., & Alster, T. S. (2014). Evolution of Laser Skin Resurfacing. Dermatologic Surgery, 40(11), 1163–1172. doi: 10.1097/01.dss.0000452648.22012.a0
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Fractional Resurfacing FAQ

How long do fractional laser resurfacing results last?

Is fractional laser resurfacing painful?

How many fractional laser treatments will I need?

What should I avoid after fractional laser resurfacing?

Fractional laser resurfacing vs. microneedling: Which is better?

Can fractional laser resurfacing be done on darker skin tones?

How long do fractional laser resurfacing results last?

Results from fractional laser resurfacing typically last between one and three years for most patients. New collagen and elastin built during recovery continue to support smoother, firmer skin long after the initial healing window closes. Smoking, sun exposure, and skipping a daily SPF shorten that window, so Dr. Korman recommends a medical-grade skincare routine to extend your investment.

Is fractional laser resurfacing painful?

Most patients describe fractional laser resurfacing as warm and prickly rather than painful, since Dr. Korman administers a topical or local anesthetic before treatment. The Sciton ProFractional system at Wunderbar Medspa is engineered to spare surrounding tissue, thereby limiting discomfort and shortening recovery. Any post-treatment soreness usually feels comparable to a mild sunburn for two to three days.

How many fractional laser treatments will I need?

Many patients see meaningful improvements after a single fractional laser resurfacing session. Deeper scars or more advanced skin damage may call for two to three treatments spaced roughly two months apart. Dr. Korman builds a personalized plan during your consultation, factoring in your skin type, goals, and how aggressively to calibrate the laser settings.

What should I avoid after fractional laser resurfacing?

Sun exposure tops the avoid list for at least two to three weeks following treatment, since fresh skin sunburns easily and pigments unevenly. Skip retinoids, acids, scrubs, and vigorous workouts that produce sweat for the first week of recovery. Dr. Korman's team provides a detailed aftercare protocol, including the gentle moisturizers and broad-spectrum SPF that protect your healing skin.

Fractional laser resurfacing vs. microneedling: Which is better?

Both treatments stimulate collagen, but fractional laser resurfacing delivers more dramatic results in fewer sessions, especially for sun damage, deeper acne scars, and advanced wrinkles. Microneedling tends to be a better fit for milder texture issues or patients who want a gentler treatment with less downtime. During your consultation, Dr. Korman compares the two against your specific concerns and skin type.

Can fractional laser resurfacing be done on darker skin tones?

Yes — when calibrated correctly, fractional laser resurfacing is safe and effective for medium and darker skin tones. The ProFractional system used by Dr. Korman targets microscopic columns of skin while leaving surrounding tissue intact, which significantly lowers the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The Mayo Clinic notes this fractionated approach has made laser resurfacing accessible to a far wider range of Fitzpatrick skin types than older ablative methods.

Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing

Reveal Youthful, Smooth Skin with Fractional Laser Resurfacing

About Light-Based Skin Therapy

Safe Skin Rejuvenation

Benefits Of Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing

Qualified Candidates

Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing with Dr. Joshua Korman

Telemedicine For The Twenty-First Century

Procedure

Laser Skin Treatment Aftercare

What Does Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing Cost In Silicon Valley?

References

Fractional Resurfacing FAQ

How long do fractional laser resurfacing results last?

Is fractional laser resurfacing painful?

How many fractional laser treatments will I need?

What should I avoid after fractional laser resurfacing?

Fractional laser resurfacing vs. microneedling: Which is better?

Can fractional laser resurfacing be done on darker skin tones?

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