Acne scars and uneven texture
Selected depressed scars and textural irregularities may benefit from collagen remodeling. Tethered or deeper scars can need an additional approach.
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ProFractional™
ProFractional removes narrow columns of tissue while leaving skin between them. The treatment creates a focused repair response for texture, selected scars and wrinkles without resurfacing every point across the surface.
2940 nm · fractional ablative Er:YAG laser
Precise channels.
Space for healing.
ProFractional removes narrow columns of tissue while leaving skin between them. The treatment creates a focused repair response for texture, selected scars and wrinkles without resurfacing every point across the surface.
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Choose the pattern
Depth and coverage are separate decisions. A deeper channel does not require treating the entire surface.
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Create narrow channels
Water absorbs the Er:YAG laser energy. Tissue is vaporized in microscopic columns, leaving intact bridges of skin between them.
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Rebuild from the edges
Surrounding skin supports closure of the channels. Collagen remodeling continues beneath the healing surface over the following months.
The science, in more detail
Ablative describes tissue removal. Fractional describes its distribution. ProFractional is both: it creates true channels in a spaced pattern. Dr. Petro chooses depth for the problem and coverage for the amount of skin being treated. This is why two ProFractional appointments can require quite different recovery plans.
What ProFractional treats
Match the treatment
to the change you want.
Fine lines and crepey texture
Treatment can be concentrated on the area that needs it rather than assuming every part of the face needs the same settings.
The right kind of change
Resurfacing improves skin quality. It does not replace lost facial volume or remove substantial excess skin.
Your treatment. Your calendar.
ProFractional recovery.
What to expect.
Preparation and comfort
Dr. Petro assesses skin type, scars, healing history and the treatment area. The comfort plan and aftercare are chosen for the intended depth.
Early healing
Expect redness and swelling; pinpoint bleeding or oozing can occur after ablative treatment. Gentle cleansing and the prescribed protective skincare matter.
The longer result
Visible healing comes before collagen remodeling is complete. Texture and scar changes are assessed over time, and some plans use a series.
Your questions,
answered here.
ProFractional or HALO?
ProFractional creates ablative channels; HALO combines shallow ablation with deeper non-ablative heating. The scar or texture problem, treatment depth and recovery you can accommodate guide the choice.
How much downtime should I reserve?
There is no single recovery window for every depth and coverage. Reserve time for visible redness and early wound care; Dr. Petro gives you a specific calendar before treatment.
Will it erase an acne scar?
The aim is to soften the scar’s depth and improve its texture. Complete removal is not a realistic expectation, and different scar types often need different techniques.
When can I restart makeup and active skincare?
Wait for the treated surface to heal and follow your PETRO instructions. Applying irritating products or covering an unhealed area can interrupt recovery.
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