What is a fractional laser and what is it used for?
These are one of the latest technology in lasers, and are revolutionizing the treatment. They are used mainly for acne scars , stretch marks, surgical scars, skin rejuvenation and for skin tightening. They are used for skin resurfacing.

How do they work?
They work in a very unique way, the laser makes microscopic near invisible penetrations in the skin and helps collagen stimulation making the scars look better and rejuvenating the skin.

Can they make my skin 100% flawless in 1 session?
These definitely give good results but we should not expect magic from them. They also require multiple sessions, the gap between 2 treatment sessions has to be at least 3-4 weeks.

If the results are so good then there must be some side effects too?
These lasers are developed to reduce the downtime, that is the skin may look red for a few hours to 2 days and the crusting if visible then it falls off in 3-4 days. One can resume normal activities but should avoid swimming and maintain a generally good hygiene, also sun avoidance is a must. The chances of getting pigmentation light or dark after the treatment is very low. There are no longterm side effects, it is also used as an antiagening treatment.

How costly are the treatments?
These treatments are costly but for small areas they start with Rs2,500/session. It is due to the very high cost and running of these advanced equipments.