Our fraxel laser before and after gallery shows actual patient outcomes from our skin resurfacing and scar revision work. The Fraxel platform delivers fractional energy in microscopic columns and leaves surrounding tissue intact. That pattern lets the skin heal quickly while collagen rebuilds underneath. Common concerns these fraxel results address include acne scars, surgical scars, melasma, sun damage, and stretch marks.
Dr. Rokhsar helped lead the original research and development of Fraxel. He continues to perform Fraxel laser treatment in New York for patients who want non-surgical resurfacing. Related options like CO2 laser resurfacing and acne scar removal often appear in the same plans. The results below come from real patients treated at our Manhattan and Garden City offices.
Fraxel Restore for Cheek Acne Scars (Patient 1)
36-year-old female patient was complaining of scarring as a result from acne. Once we treated her active acne the patient did 3 sessions of our Fraxel Laser that targets scarring and was able to have a smoother and more blended look. The after image shows softer texture along the cheek and jawline, with deeper acne scars no longer casting shadows. Skin tone reads more even side to side. The pores look smaller too. This fraxel laser before and after acne scars result shows what repeated fractional sessions can deliver for textural change.
Deep Facial Wrinkles Treated with Fraxel CO2 (Patient 2)
66-year-old patient came to our practice concerned with deep wrinkling on her face (particularly around the eyes and cheeks). She did 1 session of our Fraxel co2 laser and achieved results compared to a facelift but with no surgery at all! The after photo shows tighter contours along the jawline and a smoother cheek surface. Lines that ran from the nose to the chin appear shallower. The texture along the lower face looks more uniform. This fraxel co2 laser before and after example fits patients who want significant skin change without operative recovery.
Forehead Surgical Scar Smoothed with Fraxel Repair (Patient 3)
33-year-old patient has an aesthetically displeasing surgical scar on her forehead that was very visible. Using our Fraxel Repair laser we were able to smoothen out the scar and blend in the color to make it less noticeable and pigmented. It was a significant improvement to the patients original scar. The after image shows the scar lying flat with skin tone closer to the surrounding forehead. Redness has settled, and the scar boundary is easier to miss at a glance. This fraxel repair before and after shows how fractional resurfacing can soften both color and contour of a surgical scar.
Acne Scarring on the Cheek with Fraxel Laser (Patient 4)
43 year old male patient was concerned with some deep scarring left behind from adolescent acne. The patient wanted a non surgical solution. He had 3-5 quick sessions of our Fraxel Laser and experienced a large improvement in the depth of his scarring as well as minimizing his large pores. The after photo shows softer cheek texture and shallower pitting along the side of the face. Skin reflects light more evenly than before. Pore openings on the lower cheek look smaller. Outcomes like this male cheek acne scarring case reflect what fractional resurfacing can do without operative recovery.
Neck Surgical Scar Revision with Fraxel Laser (Patient 5)
46 year old female patient had a large surgical scar on her neck that she was concerned with. She wanted the hyperpigmentation of the surgical scar to go down and be more blended in with the rest of her skin and she also wanted to improve the texture by smoothening out the scar itself. In 3-5 sessions of our Fraxel Laser we were able to achieve just that! The after image shows the neck contour looking more uniform with the scar line lighter and less raised. Texture along the front of the neck reads smoother. This fraxel laser neck before and after case is one of our common scar revision presentations.
Jawline Acne Scars Treated with Fraxel Restore Dual (Patient 6)
33 year old female came to the practice concerned about acne scars and texture issues. She wanted her skin to be smoother and less red. Using 3-5 sessions of fraxel laser we were able to blend her skin into one color and smooth the scarring resulting in smaller pores and even skin. The after image shows the side cheek looking calmer in tone and softer in texture. Pore size on the lower cheek appears smaller. Pitting that was visible before now blends into the surrounding skin. This fraxel restore before and after example reflects multi-session resurfacing on younger acne-prone skin.
Texture Smoothing for Acne Scars with Fraxel (Patient 7)
34 year old female came in complaining of texture issues due to acne scarring, she did 2 sessions of fraxel that gave her a great improvement in texture and left her skin very smooth! The after photo shows a smoother cheek surface with less visible pitting along the lateral face. The skin reflects light more evenly than the before image. Color in the cheek area looks more uniform too. Even after only two sessions, the texture change is visible. This fraxel laser before and after acne scars set shows that good response can come from a short series.
Cheek Acne Scarring Smoothed by Fraxel Restore (Patient 8)
34 year old female did not like the deep scarring she had on her face due to acne. She had 3-5 sessions of fraxel restore and the texture of the scarring had blended in with the rest of her face, achieving the desired look she wanted! The after image shows the cheek surface reading more uniform with shallower pits than the before. Skin tone matches better between the cheek and jaw. The improvement looks proportional to the number of sessions. Outcomes like this fraxel before and after acne scars case follow a typical multi-session course.
Nose Scar Pigmentation Reduced with Fraxel (Patient 9)
38 year old patient wanted a scar on his nose treated with the fraxel laser to get rid the appearance of the hyperpigmentation. After several treatments we were able to minimize the color around the scar and smooth out the texture. The after photo shows the nose tone reading more even with the dark area noticeably lightened. The surface of the scar sits flatter against the surrounding skin. Pore size on the nose looks smaller too. This nose fraxel before and after pores result shows how fractional energy addresses color and texture together.
Stretch Marks on the Abdomen with Fraxel Laser (Patient 10)
On the lower abdomen, faint pink stretch lines run outward from the navel area in a fan pattern. After Fraxel resurfacing, the after image shows shallower lines with a calmer tone. The texture between the stripes reads smoother. The marks now blend toward the surrounding belly skin. Stretch mark cases like this respond to fractional energy over a multi-session course.
Active Acne and Scarring with Fraxel Laser (Patient 11)
Diffuse redness and rolling acne scars cover the cheek in the before image, mixing pigment change with surface depth. After fractional resurfacing, the after photo shows a calmer skin tone and shallower scar profile. The cheek surface reads more uniform under light. Cases like this often need multiple sessions to maintain the change.
Sun Damage and Lateral Face Wrinkles with Fraxel CO2 (Patient 12)
The contrast between before and after shows how Fraxel CO2 lifts both fine wrinkling and sun-related pigment together. Crepey skin around the eye softens. The cheek surface reflects light more evenly than the before view. Tone reads more uniform along the temple. Outcomes like this fit patients who want broad facial change in one program.
Full Face Wrinkles Improved with Fractional CO2 (Patient 13)
The after image presents a smoother forehead and softer perioral lines than the heavily creased before view. Volume and natural shadows look more even. Color in the cheeks reads less ruddy. A single fractional CO2 program can give this kind of broad change for the right candidate. Patients in this age range often see the most striking visual difference.
Side Profile Wrinkle Reduction with Fractional CO2 (Patient 14)
From the side profile, deep horizontal lines crossed the cheek and lower face in the before view. The after image shows those lines lying shallower, with softer skin texture along the jaw. Color along the cheek looks more even. Side-profile photos often reveal the textural change Fraxel CO2 can deliver more clearly than frontal shots.
Male Cheek Acne Scars on Fraxel Restore Dual (Patient 15)
Box-car and ice-pick acne scars stipple the cheek of this male patient in the before image. After Fraxel Restore Dual treatment, the after view shows shallower depressions and a smoother jawline surface. Pore size looks reduced as well. Male skin often handles fractional energy well due to its thicker dermal structure.
Mid-Face Wrinkles with Fractional CO2 Laser (Patient 16)
For deep static wrinkles concentrated along the mid-face, fractional CO2 offers a single-treatment route to broad textural change. The after image here shows lines that have lost depth, with skin reflecting light more evenly. The cheek surface looks taut without appearing pulled. This fraxel co2 laser before and after example fits patients who do not want surgery.
Wrinkles and Sun Damage with Fraxel Restore Dual (Patient 17)
Skin tone evens out from forehead to chin in the after view. Eye-area lines and lower-face creases lie flatter than before. Crepey texture under the eyes settles. The cheek surface reflects light more evenly. A multi-zone Fraxel Restore Dual program can address wrinkling and sun-induced color change in one course.
Eyelid Hooding and Wrinkles with Fraxel CO2 Repair (Patient 18)
Around both eyes, heavy upper-lid hooding and crow’s-foot creasing show in the before image. The after view reveals lifted lid contours and finer skin around the orbital rim. The brow opens up visually without surgery. Fraxel CO2 Repair around the eyes can treat both surface wrinkling and the look of lid hooding in many patients.
Upper Eyelid Hooding Treated by Fraxel CO2 Repair (Patient 19)
Fractional CO2 to the upper eyelid creates controlled tightening that can lift mild to moderate hooding. The after image shows a more open lid platform and softer crepe along the brow. The lash line sits closer to its natural position. This Fraxel CO2 Repair before and after fits patients not yet ready for surgical blepharoplasty.
Lower Eyelid Wrinkles on Fraxel CO2 Repair (Patient 20)
Comparing before and after at the lower lid, fractional CO2 softened crepey skin and faint creasing. The under-eye area looks tighter, and the transition into the cheek reads smoother. Lid bag fullness sits less prominent. Color along the orbital rim looks more uniform. Outcomes like this fit patients who do not need lower lid surgery.
Skin Resurfacing with Fraxel Laser (Patient 21)
Fraxel laser sits between superficial peels and full ablative resurfacing for patients who want broad textural change without operative recovery. The after image here shows finer tone and a calmer surface than the before view. Pore size looks smaller along the cheek. The result fits the typical Fraxel response in mild to moderate sun and texture damage.
Around the Eyes and Mouth with Fraxel CO2 Repair (Patient 22)
Around the eyes and mouth, fine creasing and expression lines marked the before image. The after view shows softer surface texture in both zones with skin reflecting light more evenly. Color reads more uniform along the cheek and lower face. Fraxel CO2 Repair work in these zones can address both static wrinkling and sun pigment in one program.
Lip and Lower Face Lines with Fraxel CO2 Repair (Patient 23)
Vertical lip lines and downward creases from the mouth corner showed prominently in the before image. After Fraxel CO2 Repair, the after view shows a smoother lip border and tighter surrounding skin. The lower face contour reads softer overall. Patients with this wrinkle pattern often respond well to fractional ablative work.
Chest Stretch Marks with Fraxel Restore Dual (Patient 24)
Stretch lines on the chest look noticeably lighter and shallower in the after image than the before. Skin tone reads more uniform between the marks. The texture along the décolletage area looks softer. Fraxel Restore Dual on chest stretch marks typically needs several sessions to reach this kind of change.
Belly Area Stretch Marks with Fraxel Restore Dual (Patient 24)
Just below the navel, faint vertical stretch lines run upward from the bikini area in the before view. The after image shows those lines lying shallower with calmer color. Texture in the belly skin reads smoother around the navel. Belly stretch marks often respond to a Fraxel Restore Dual series, especially when treated early.
Eye Area Rejuvenation with Fraxel CO2 (Patient 25)
Compared to the before, the under-eye skin reads tighter and the upper lid platform looks more open. Crepey texture above the brow has softened as well. Color along the orbital rim looks more uniform. Cases like this fit patients who want eye-area refresh without surgery. Fraxel CO2 around the eyes addresses both surface wrinkles and lid skin tone.
Facial Tone Improvement with Fraxel Restore Dual (Patient 26)
Fraxel Restore Dual combines two wavelengths to address surface pigment and deeper texture in one session. The after image shows tone reading more even than the before view, with reduced background pigment. Skin reflects light more uniformly. The cheek area reads brighter overall. Repeated sessions tend to compound this kind of tone change over time.
Visible Wrinkle Reduction with Fraxel CO2 Repair (Patient 27)
After Fraxel CO2 Repair, wrinkles around the eyes and along the cheek lie noticeably flatter than before. Skin tone reads more even, with less background ruddiness. The lower face contour looks tighter without appearing pulled. Fraxel CO2 Repair often produces this kind of broad change in a single resurfacing course.
Decolletage Wrinkles Treated by Fraxel CO2 Repair (Patient 28)
On the décolletage, fine vertical creases and crepey skin showed in the before image. After Fraxel CO2 Repair, the after view reveals a smoother chest surface and softer transition lines. Color reads more even along the upper chest. Outcomes like this often pair well with facial resurfacing for a chest-and-face match.
Back Acne Scars on Fraxel Restore Dual (Patient 29)
Pitted acne scars and post-inflammatory marks dot the upper back in the before image, especially near the shoulder line. After Fraxel Restore Dual, the after view shows a calmer skin canvas with shallower scar profiles. The shoulder area reads cleaner under direct light. Back acne scarring often lags facial scarring in response, so longer treatment courses are typical.
Melasma Lightening with Fraxel Laser (Patient 30)
Melasma cheek pigment lightens noticeably between the before and after, leaving more even surrounding skin tone. The brown patches that bordered the cheek in the before view sit fainter in the after image. Skin reads brighter overall. Melasma is chronic, so maintenance work is part of long-term Fraxel laser melasma care.
Asian Skin Acne Scars on Fraxel Restore Dual (Patient 31)
Along the jawline and lower cheek, scattered acne scars marked the before image of this male patient. Both depth and post-inflammatory color change contributed to the appearance. The after view shows a calmer surface and shallower scar contours. Skin tone reads more uniform between the cheek and the jawline. Fraxel Restore Dual on darker skin types is approached with care to limit pigmentary risk.
Tummy Tuck Scar Revision with Fraxel Restore Dual (Patient 32)
For abdominoplasty scars that read prominently, Fraxel Restore Dual softens both color and contour without surgery. The after image shows the scar line lying flatter with tone closer to the surrounding belly. The horizontal scar boundary is harder to see at a glance. Tummy tuck scar revision usually needs a multi-session course to reach this level of blending.
Surgical Scar Improvement with Fraxel Restore Dual (Patient 33)
After Fraxel Restore Dual, the facial scar line lies flatter with surrounding tone closer to a match. The contour reads less interrupted than in the before view. The scar is harder to see at a normal viewing distance. Multi-session resurfacing tends to give this level of blending for raised or pigmented surgical scars.
Dark Skin Acne Scars with Fraxel Restore Dual (Patient 34)
On the cheek of a darker-skinned patient, both atrophic acne scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation showed in the before image. The after view shows shallower scars and a calmer pigment background. Skin tone reads more uniform between the cheek and the surrounding face. Fraxel Restore Dual on darker skin tones is chosen with careful pigmentary screening.
Crow’s Feet and Eye Wrinkles with Fraxel CO2 Repair (Patient 35)
Comparing the orbital area before and after, fine crow’s-foot lines and lateral eye wrinkles read shallower. The skin around the eyes looks tighter under direct light. Color along the lid and brow reads more even. Patients who treat this zone with Fraxel CO2 Repair often see the change last for years with sun protection.
Hooding Around the Eyes Treated with Fraxel CO2 Repair (Patient 36)
For male patients with eyelid hooding, fractional CO2 around the eyes can deliver visible tightening. The after view shows a more open lid platform and softer crepe along the brow. The eye area reads younger without an operative look. Male skin tends to handle ablative work well due to thicker dermis.
Combination Subcision and Fraxel Restore Dual for Acne Scars (Patient 37)
Combining subcision with Fraxel Restore Dual addresses tethered acne scars from two angles in the same session. Subcision releases the fibrous bands pulling the scar floor down, while fractional energy resurfaces the surface. The after image shows the cheek pitting reading shallower and the skin texture smoother overall. This combination approach often produces faster visible change than either technique alone.
