Clinic RX Bukit Jalil
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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LASER & ENERGY
Fractional Laser
For acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven skin texture, fine lines and skin resurfacing
At Clinic RX, Fractional Laser treatment is personalised according to your skin concern, scar type, skin tone and downtime tolerance. Treatment depth and intensity are selected according to the level of resurfacing required.
Fractional Laser may help improve selected depressed acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven texture and fine lines. Downtime varies depending on treatment intensity, with deeper resurfacing generally requiring a longer recovery period.
What Is Fractional Laser?
Fractional Laser refers to resurfacing lasers that treat only a fraction of the skin at one time. Instead of treating the entire skin surface, laser energy is delivered in a grid of microscopic treatment zones.
At Clinic RX, Fractional Laser creates controlled microscopic treatment zones while leaving surrounding skin intact to support healing. The treatment can be adjusted at different depths and intensities according to the concern being treated.
This approach allows the treatment depth and density to be adjusted according to the concern being treated, from texture and pores to more significant acne scarring.
How Does Fractional Laser Work?
Fractional Laser creates a pattern of microscopic treatment zones in the skin. The surrounding untreated tissue supports recovery while each treated area triggers a controlled healing response.
As the skin heals, new collagen forms and existing collagen remodels over the following weeks and months. This can gradually smooth uneven texture, soften selected acne scars, improve the appearance of enlarged pores and reduce fine lines.
Deeper or denser settings may produce greater resurfacing but generally involve more visible downtime, so treatment intensity should be selected according to your skin, concern and recovery tolerance.
What Can Fractional Laser Help With?
- Selected depressed (atrophic) acne scars
- Enlarged pores
- Uneven or rough skin texture
- Fine lines and early textural signs of ageing
- Selected surgical or traumatic scars
- Dull or uneven-looking skin in suitable resurfacing protocols
The most appropriate treatment depends on the type and depth of your scarring or texture concern. Some deeper or tethered acne scars may require a combination treatment approach.
Areas That Can Be Treated with Fractional Laser
- Full face
- Cheeks and areas with acne scarring
- Areas with enlarged pores or uneven texture
- Areas with fine lines
- Selected body scars
The treatment area, depth and density will be selected according to your skin concern, scar pattern, skin tone and medical assessment.
Fractional Laser for Acne Scars, Pores & Skin Texture
What Happens During a Fractional Laser Treatment?
01Consultation & Skin Assessment
The doctor assesses your skin, scar type, treatment goals, skin tone and suitability for fractional resurfacing.
02Skin Preparation & Numbing
The treatment area is cleansed and topical numbing is usually applied to improve comfort.
03Fractional Laser Treatment
The selected fractional laser depth and density are performed according to your concern and planned downtime.
04Soothing Care
Calming care is applied to support comfort immediately after treatment.
05Recovery Advice
Detailed aftercare instructions are provided according to the treatment depth and your individual skin response.
What Results Can I Expect from Fractional Laser?
- Smoother-looking skin texture
- Improved appearance of selected depressed acne scars
- Smaller-looking pores
- Softer appearance of fine lines
- Brighter and more even-looking skin in suitable protocols
Results develop gradually as the skin heals and collagen remodels. Acne-scar and collagen-related improvement can continue over the following months and may improve further with subsequent sessions.
Individual results vary according to scar type, skin condition, treatment depth, number of sessions and healing response.
Who Is Suitable for Fractional Laser?
- People with selected depressed acne scars
- People with enlarged pores or rough skin texture
- People with fine lines or early textural ageing
- People with selected surgical or traumatic scars
- People who can accommodate the downtime associated with their recommended treatment depth
At Clinic RX, treatment depth and density are selected according to your skin tone, pigmentation tendency and downtime tolerance. Pre- and post-treatment skincare may also be recommended where appropriate.
Who May Not Be Suitable for Fractional Laser?
- Active skin infection, active acne, open wound or significant inflammation in the treatment area
- Recent significant sun exposure or tanning
- A history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring
- Recent use of oral isotretinoin, depending on timing and medical assessment
- A history of significant pigmentation changes after skin injury or laser treatment
- Certain medical conditions or medications that may affect healing
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding, depending on medical assessment
- Recent laser, peel or other procedures in the same area
Tell your doctor about your medical history, medications, skincare products and previous aesthetic treatments before proceeding.
Fractional Laser Side Effects & Risks
Fractional Laser is a resurfacing treatment, so visible recovery can be greater than with gentler non-resurfacing laser or facial treatments, particularly when deeper settings are used.
- Redness and swelling
- Warmth and sensitivity
- Skin flaking, crusting or shedding during healing
- Pinpoint bleeding or oozing with deeper settings
- Temporary pigmentation changes
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a recognised risk, particularly in skin prone to pigmentation, with deeper treatment settings or after excessive sun exposure during healing. Temporary lightening of treated skin can also occur.
Is There Downtime After Fractional Laser?
Yes. Downtime varies significantly according to treatment depth and density.
Lighter resurfacing may involve approximately one to two days of pinkness. Deeper treatments for more significant scarring can involve a week or more of visible redness, swelling, crusting, flaking or skin shedding.
Swelling may be more noticeable during the first 24–72 hours. With deeper settings, fine crusting or shedding commonly develops around days three to seven. Healing skin should not be picked or scrubbed.
Fractional Laser Aftercare
- Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen consistently and avoid unnecessary direct sun exposure during healing
- Keep the skin clean and gently moisturised
- Use gentle, fragrance-free skincare while the skin is recovering
- Avoid picking, scrubbing or aggressively exfoliating healing skin
- Temporarily avoid strong acids, retinoids and irritating skincare products as instructed
- Avoid makeup until the treated area has sufficiently healed, as advised
- Avoid excessive heat, sauna or intense exercise during initial healing if advised
- Follow the specific aftercare instructions provided according to your treatment depth and skin response
How Much Does Fractional Laser Cost?
The cost of Fractional Laser varies according to the treatment area, treatment depth and density, and the number of sessions recommended.
At Clinic RX, the appropriate treatment plan and pricing can be discussed after your skin, scar type and treatment goals have been assessed.
Contact your preferred Clinic RX location for current Fractional Laser consultation, availability and pricing.
Where Can I Get Fractional Laser?
- Kuala Lumpur
- Selangor
- Johor Bahru
- Penang
- Kota Kinabalu
Please contact your preferred Clinic RX location to confirm current Fractional Laser availability and arrange a consultation for acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven texture or fine lines.
Fractional Laser FAQs
What is Fractional Laser?
Fractional Laser is a resurfacing treatment that delivers laser energy in microscopic treatment zones while leaving surrounding skin intact to support healing.
How does Fractional Laser work?
Fractional Laser creates microscopic treatment zones in the skin. These controlled zones trigger a healing response and collagen remodelling, which can gradually improve selected scars, pores, texture and fine lines.
Does Fractional Laser help acne scars?
It may help selected depressed acne scars by stimulating collagen remodelling within and around the scar. Results depend on scar type and depth, and some scars may require combination treatment.
Can Fractional Laser reduce enlarged pores?
Fractional resurfacing may improve the appearance of enlarged pores by stimulating collagen and improving the surrounding skin texture. Pores are normal skin structures and cannot be permanently removed.
Can Fractional Laser improve uneven skin texture?
Yes. Skin resurfacing and collagen remodelling may help improve rough or uneven-looking texture over a course of treatment.
Is Fractional Laser suitable for Asian skin?
Fractional Laser can be considered across Asian skin tones, but skin with more melanin may have a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, particularly with deeper settings. Treatment settings and aftercare should therefore be personalised.
Is Fractional Laser painful?
Topical numbing is usually applied. Patients commonly describe warmth or a hot, prickling sensation, which may be more noticeable with deeper treatment settings.
How much downtime does Fractional Laser have?
Downtime varies considerably. Lighter settings may cause one to two days of pinkness, while deeper resurfacing may involve a week or more of visible redness, swelling and skin shedding.
When will I see Fractional Laser results?
Some improvement in texture may be noticed as the skin heals, while collagen-related improvement in acne scars and fine lines continues gradually over the following months.
How many Fractional Laser sessions do I need?
There is no fixed number for everyone. The treatment course depends on scar type, severity, treatment depth, skin tone, healing response and downtime tolerance.
Medical Information
This page provides general information about Fractional Laser and does not replace an individual medical consultation. Treatment suitability, settings, expected results, number of sessions, downtime and potential risks vary between individuals.