Advanced Resurfacing

Laser Resurfacing

Fractional ablative and non-ablative lasers that resurface the skin, addressing texture, pigmentation, fine lines and scarring.

Overview

Fractional CO₂, Er:YAG and picosecond lasers offer different trade-offs between downtime and result. A consultation should map your skin type, concern and tolerance to recovery before selecting the right device.

How it works

Fractional lasers create thousands of microscopic thermal columns, leaving healthy tissue between each for rapid healing. Ablative (CO₂, Er:YAG) removes tissue for deep remodeling. Non-ablative (picosecond, 1927 nm) heats without removing — safer for darker skin and shorter downtime.

Who it's for

  • Deep photoageing, wrinkles and skin laxity (ablative)
  • Pigmentation, sun damage and mild texture (non-ablative)
  • Acne scars — often layered with microneedling and subcision
  • Fitzpatrick I–III for ablative; all types for non-ablative with correct device

Benefits

  • +The most powerful single-treatment resurfacing available
  • +One ablative session can equal 4–6 microneedling sessions
  • +Visible improvement in tone, texture and firmness

Risks & considerations

  • 5–10 days of significant downtime (ablative)
  • Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (higher in darker phototypes)
  • Prolonged erythema (up to 3 months in rare cases)
  • Not suitable during high UV months

Recovery

Ablative: 5–10 days redness, peeling, swelling. Non-ablative: 24–72 hours. Strict SPF for 3 months. Best scheduled autumn/winter.

Typical price in Switzerland

CHF 500 – 2'500 per session. Swiss pricing reflects physician-only administration and top-tier product selection. Consultations are typically CHF 100–200, often deducted from a booked treatment.

Frequently asked

Is it safe for all skin types?
Some lasers carry pigmentation risk on darker skin tones. A specialist will recommend the safest device for your phototype.

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