ResurFX®
ResurFX is a non-ablative fractional laser treatment that resurfaces and rejuvenates the skin from within — stimulating collagen and elastin production to improve texture, tone, and overall skin quality with minimal downtime. Developed by Lumenis, one of the world's leading medical device manufacturers, it's a clinically validated option for patients looking for meaningful results without the recovery time associated with more aggressive laser treatments.
What is ResurFX?
ResurFX is a non-ablative fractional laser treatment effective across a broad range of skin concerns — from fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven tone to acne scarring, stretch marks, enlarged pores, and sun damage. Because it works by stimulating the skin's own collagen and elastin rather than removing the surface layer, it delivers progressive, natural-looking improvement over a series of treatments with significantly less downtime than ablative alternatives.
Results continue to develop for up to six months following treatment, making it a strong option for patients who want meaningful, longer-term skin improvement rather than an immediate fix. Its highly customizable settings make it suitable for a wide range of skin types and concerns and allow your provider to tailor every session precisely to your skin and goals.
CONCERNS ADDRESSED:
- Fine Lines & Wrinkles: Targets the loss of collagen and elastin that causes lines to form and deepen over time, stimulating the skin to rebuild its own structural support from within.
- Acne Scarring: The fractional laser energy triggers the skin's repair process in precisely targeted zones, gradually improving the texture and appearance of acne scars over a series of treatments.
- Sun Damage & Age Spots: Addresses the discoloration and uneven tone caused by accumulated sun exposure, encouraging the skin to replace damaged cells with fresher, healthier tissue.
- Uneven Texture & Enlarged Pores: Resurfaces the skin at a deeper level than topical treatments can reach, refining texture and reducing the appearance of enlarged pores over time.
- Skin Laxity: Stimulates collagen and elastin production to improve firmness and tightness in areas where the skin has begun to lose its structure and definition.
- Hyperpigmentation: Treats patches of uneven pigmentation and discoloration by encouraging the skin to shed damaged cells and replace them with a more even, consistent tone.
How Does ResurFX Work?
ResurFX uses non-ablative fractional laser technology to deliver controlled microbeams of energy in a precise, computer-generated pattern into the deeper layers of the skin. Unlike ablative lasers that remove the surface of the skin entirely, ResurFX targets only a fraction of the tissue at a time, leaving the surrounding skin intact. This intact tissue plays an active role in the healing process, signaling the body's natural repair response and accelerating recovery.
The thermal energy delivered to the dermis triggers the production of new collagen and elastin — the structural proteins responsible for skin firmness, elasticity, and overall quality. Because only one pass is required per session, treatment time is kept to a minimum while the results remain clinically significant. As collagen continues to remodel in the weeks and months following each session, the skin becomes progressively tighter, smoother, and more even.
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
ResurFX suits a wide range of patients and skin concerns — here are some signs it might be worth exploring.
- Topical Treatments Aren't Making a Difference: Your skincare routine has taken you as far as it can — and you're looking for something that works at a deeper level to address concerns that creams and serums can't reach.
- You Want Laser Results Without Extended Downtime: You're interested in the results a laser can deliver but aren't prepared for the recovery time that comes with more aggressive ablative options.
- You're Dealing with Multiple Concerns at Once: ResurFX's broad efficacy across texture, tone, pigmentation, and laxity makes it particularly well suited to patients who want to address more than one concern in a single treatment course.
What to Expect
CONSULTATION
Your provider will assess your skin, discuss your concerns, and confirm whether ResurFX is the right fit for your goals and skin type — leaving you with a clear, realistic treatment plan before anything begins.
APPOINTMENT
Sessions take between 20 and 30 minutes depending on the area being treated. A topical numbing cream is applied beforehand for comfort, and the laser is delivered in a single precise pass across the treatment area. Some redness and mild sensitivity afterward is normal and typically resolves within a day or two.
RESULTS
Improvement develops gradually as collagen remodels in the weeks following treatment — with results continuing to build for up to six months after your final session. Skin becomes progressively smoother, firmer, and more even over time.
FUTURE SESSIONS
Most patients benefit from three to five sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, though this depends on the concerns being addressed and how your skin responds. Your provider will recommend a plan at your consultation and adjust it as your skin progresses.
GET STARTED
Request Your ResurFX Consultation
Every great result starts with a conversation. Share a little about yourself and what you're looking for, and our team will be in touch to help you take the next step.
COMFORT CARE
Pro-Nox on Request
For patients who experience anxiety or discomfort during treatment, Pro-Nox is available across select procedures. It's a self-administered blend of nitrous oxide and oxygen that takes the edge off quickly and dissipates from the body just as fast, with no added treatment time.
Used by 4,000+ medical practices across the US and Canada, it's a safe, well-established comfort option available for an additional fee of $95.
If you're interested in adding Pro-Nox to your treatment, let us know at your consultation or reach out to your care team beforehand. We'll make sure it's ready for you.
- No added treatment time.
- Fast-acting and fast-clearing.
- Self-administered.
- Trusted by 4,000+ practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
We believe informed patients make confident decisions. Here are the questions we hear most about ResurFX.
Non-ablative means the laser works beneath the skin's surface to stimulate collagen without destroying or removing any skin tissue. This is what keeps recovery time short and makes ResurFX suitable for patients who want real results without significant downtime.
Most patients find ResurFX very tolerable. A topical numbing cream is applied beforehand, and the sensation during treatment is typically described as a mild warmth or prickling as the laser passes over the skin. Discomfort levels vary depending on the area being treated and individual sensitivity, and your provider will adjust the settings accordingly to keep the experience as comfortable as possible.
Recovery is typically short and relatively comfortable. Most patients return to normal activities the day after treatment. Some redness, swelling and mild irritation similar to a light sunburn may occur but generally subsides within a few days.
We recommend at least 3 to 4 treatments spaced approximately one month apart for optimal results. The exact number depends on your skin condition and goals, which your provider will discuss with you during your consultation.
