Frax Laser Resurfacing Treatments In Lehi, Utah

While any effective laser resurfacing involves a sensation of heat, the Frax 1550/1940 system is designed with patient comfort in mind, and most of our patients describe the sensation as quite tolerable. To ensure your experience is as pleasant as possible, we offer a tiered approach to pain management. For every session, we utilize high-potency topical numbing creams and integrated  air-cooling that streams chilled air over the skin during the procedure.

For more intensive treatments or for those with sensitive skin, we provide advanced comfort options including local nerve blocks or oral sedation (which requires a designated driver). Our goal is to ensure you feel relaxed and confident while we achieve the clinical results you’re looking for.

Permanent scarring is extremely rare with Frax technology, as these lasers are specifically engineered for precision and controlled thermal delivery. Unlike older, more aggressive resurfacing methods, the Frax 1550 and 1940 wavelengths utilize "fractional" technology—this means the laser treats only a fraction of the skin’s surface at a time, leaving microscopic "bridges" of healthy, untouched tissue to support rapid and safe cellular regeneration. Because our office is led by board-certified dermatologists, we further minimize risk by meticulously calibrating the laser settings to your unique skin type and history. This level of medical oversight ensures that the Frax remains a powerful tool for improving scars, not creating them.

Yes, the Frax 1550/1940 laser technology is designed to be safe and effective for a broad range of skin types, including those with deeper skin tones (Fitzpatrick scales IV–VI). Because this is a non-ablative fractional laser, it creates microscopic thermal zones while leaving the skin’s surface intact, significantly reducing the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) compared to traditional resurfacing. While advanced resurfacing is highly versatile, a comprehensive skin consultation is always our first step. This allows our dermatologists to calibrate the laser’s depth and energy to your specific skin biology, ensuring a treatment that is as safe as it is transformative

The ideal number of Frax 1550/1940 sessions is customized based on the depth of the skin concern we are treating. Our clinical "Golden Rule" for optimal results is 1 to 3 sessions for surface-level pigment, such as sun spots, age spots, and uneven skin tone. For more complex structural concerns—including fine lines, deep-set wrinkles, and acne scarring—we generally recommend a series of 4 to 6 sessions. This allows the fractional laser to incrementally remodel the dermal layers, building the necessary collagen density to significantly resurface and smooth the skin’s architecture.

While your skin begins its internal repair immediately, most patients see a visible "glow" and improvement in surface tone and texture within the first 2 to 3 weeks post-treatment. However, because the Frax 1550 and 1940 wavelengths stimulate a deep biological response, the most dramatic changes happen beneath the surface. As your body produces new, high-quality collagen and elastin, you will notice continued, progressive improvement for 3 to 6 months after your final session. This timeline ensures that the smoothing of fine lines and the fading of deep pigment are both natural-looking and long-lasting.