Reveal Smoother, Revitalized Skin: The Ultimate Guide to Frax Laser Resurfacing at Vivid Wellness
Vivid Wellness | Marietta, OH
Whether you are dealing with lingering acne scars, stubborn stretch marks, fine lines, or sun-damaged skin texture, achieving smooth, radiant skin often requires going deeper than topicals can reach.
At Vivid Wellness in Marietta, Ohio, we offer one of the most advanced skin resurfacing solutions available today: the Nordlys® Fractional Laser—affectionately known as "Frax."
What is the Nordlys "Frax" Laser and How Does It Work?
The Frax handpiece on our Candela Nordlys system is a state-of-the-art non-ablative fractional laser.
How Non-Ablative Works: Unlike traditional ablative lasers that vaporize the top layer of skin (requiring weeks of heavy downtime), non-ablative fractional lasers leave the surface skin intact.
Micro-Thermal Columns: Frax delivers targeted, pinpoint laser light into the deeper layers of your skin (the dermis). This creates thousands of microscopic, controlled heat columns that trigger your body's natural wound-healing response.
Collagen & Elastin Surge: The healing process stimulates fresh collagen and elastin production, remodeling damaged tissue and replacing old cells with healthy, new skin from the inside out.
The best part? Because the skin barrier remains unbroken, your recovery time is significantly shorter—typically just a few days of mild redness and a light "sandpaper" texture—making it an easy fit for busy schedules.
Where on the Body Can You Get Treated?
Because Frax features precise energy delivery and customizable settings, it can safely treat delicate and high-visibility areas, including:
Face: Full face or focused areas like around the eyes (crows feet), lip lines, and cheeks.
Neck & Décolletage: To smooth crepiness, sun spots, and chest lines.
Hands: Restoring youthful skin texture and tone.
Abdomen, Thighs, & Hips: Targeting stubborn stretch marks.
Surgical or Acne Scar Zones: Customizable to isolated scar areas anywhere on the body.
Spotlight on Scars & Stretch Marks
Scars and stretch marks are stubborn because they represent damaged structural collagen deep within the dermal layer.
Acne & Surgical Scars: Depressed (atrophic) scars lack the supporting tissue underneath. Frax penetrates deep enough to break down dense, fibrous scar tissue and trigger neo-collagenesis (new collagen growth), lifting the base of the scar to level out skin texture over time.
Stretch Marks (Striae): Stretch marks are tears in the dermis caused by rapid stretching of the skin. Frax stimulates new elastin and collagen along the mark, drastically fading the redness or silvery hue while tightening the surrounding skin texture.
How Many Treatments Will You Need?
While you’ll notice an improvement in skin texture after just one session, most client treatment plans consist of 3 to 5 sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Skin remodeling takes time—collagen production continues to build for up to 3 to 6 months after your last session! For severe acne scarring or older stretch marks, additional sessions may be recommended during your personalized consultation at Vivid Wellness.
The Power of Combination Therapy: What Pairs Well with Frax?
At Vivid Wellness, we believe the best aesthetic results come from strategic, multi-layered treatment plans. Frax resurfacing pairs seamlessly with our full menu of aesthetics when properly spaced:
IPL (Nordlys Ellipse IPL): Combine IPL and Frax in the same visit! IPL clears surface pigmentation, redness, and sun damage, while Frax handles structural texture and collagen building underneath.
Biostimulators (e.g., Radiesse / Sculptra): Scheduled in separate visits, biostimulators work in the deep sub-dermal layer to rebuild volume, while Frax refines the dermal texture right above it.
Microneedling: Scheduled during off-laser months for maintenance or to improve upper epidermal density and texture.
Neurotoxins ("Tox"): Relax active facial muscles (like forehead or frown lines) in a dedicated visit so the skin stays calm while Frax works to heal existing static lines.
Dermal Fillers: Restore lost volume in cheeks, jawline, or lips to complement your freshly resurfaced, glowing skin.
Glace Facial & Chemical Peels: Perfect for pre-treating skin texture/hydration or maintaining cell turnover post-laser recovery.
Sample Treatment Plan: Reversing Acne Scars & Uneven Texture
To show how we layer treatments safely at Vivid Wellness, here is an example of a multi-step transformational journey for a client named Sarah, who wants to treat rolling acne scars, post-inflammatory redness, and uneven texture.
Step 1: Prep & Hydrate (Week 0)
Treatment: Consultation & Glace Facial
Goal: Deeply hydrate the skin, clear surface debris, and prep the skin barrier for laser therapy.
Step 2: Dual-Action Resurfacing (Week 2)
Treatment: Nordlys IPL + Frax Resurfacing
Goal: IPL targets lingering red and brown acne spots, while Frax initiates collagen remodeling deep in scar depressions.
Step 3: Deep Structural Support (Week 6)
Treatment: Biostimulator Appointment
Goal: Placed in a separate, dedicated visit, biostimulators rebuild lost volume deep beneath rolling scars while the skin recovers from laser resurfacing.
Step 4: Deep Scar Remodeling (Week 10)
Treatment: Frax Resurfacing (Session 2)
Goal: Continued target pass to break down deeper fibrous scar tissue and stimulate fresh collagen.
Step 5: Dynamic Line Prevention (Week 14)
Treatment: Tox Consultation & Treatment
Goal: Relax movement-induced creasing so the skin heals smoothly.
Step 6: Final Texture Refinement (Week 18)
Treatment: Frax Resurfacing (Session 3) or Microneedling
Goal: Final resurfacing pass to refine overall skin texture, minimize pore visibility, and smooth residual scarring.
Step 7: Ongoing Glow & Maintenance (Week 22+)
Treatment: Quarterly Glace Facials & Tox
Goal: Maintain cell turnover and keep skin hydrated, clear, and glowing.
Ready to Smooth Your Skin in Marietta, OH?
If you're ready to tackle scars, stretch marks, or sun damage, the team at Vivid Wellness is here to map out a custom plan tailored to your unique skin goals.
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Marietta, Ohio 45750