Laser skin rejuvenation: What it is and what it treats.
Fine lines, pigmentation, and rough texture are some of the most searched-for skin concerns, and laser skin rejuvenation (sometimes called laser skin resurfacing) is one of the few approaches backed by real clinical evidence.
What is skin rejuvenation?
Laser skin rejuvenation uses targeted light energy to stimulate your skin's natural collagen and elastin renewal process, working beneath the surface rather than sitting on top like a serum or cream. This is what leads to smoother, firmer, more even-toned skin over time, often described as skin resurfacing.
Not all lasers work the same way, though. Two distinctions matter most: ablative vs. non-ablative, and fractional vs. non-fractional.
Ablative vs. non-ablative lasers.
Ablative lasers remove the outer layer of skin entirely. Results can be dramatic, but they require a professional and come with real downtime, redness, peeling, and days to weeks of recovery. These are clinic-only treatments.
Non-ablative lasers work beneath the surface, leaving the top layer intact. They're gentler, safer for at-home use, and require little to no downtime, while still triggering the same renewal process.
This is why at-home devices, including the Tria FRX, use non-ablative technology.
Fractional lasers, explained.
Fractional lasers split their energy into thousands of microscopic beams rather than treating skin as one continuous surface, leaving surrounding skin untouched to support faster healing while treated zones stimulate new collagen and elastin.
Non-fractional lasers and LLLT devices treat the skin more broadly, repeatedly hitting the same cells rather than spreading treatment across a wider area, generally considered less effective.**
Here's what that actually looks like beneath the skin.
What skin concerns can laser rejuvenation help with?
Laser skin rejuvenation is most commonly used for:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Uneven pigmentation
- Rough or uneven skin texture
- Overall dullness and loss of radiance
Results build gradually over a full course of treatment, rather than appearing after a single session; here's what that can look like in practice with the Tria FRX, after just 6 weeks of treatments.
Tria FRX vs. Clinical lasers.
Fraxel is an in-clinic treatment that uses the same core fractional technology as the Tria FRX, just at a stronger, deeper energy, delivered by a dermatologist in-clinic. It works faster, in 3-5 sessions, but is significantly more expensive at $500-$1,500+ per session, and it comes with up to 2 weeks of downtime to heal.
Clear + Brilliant is another well-known clinic-based fractional laser that is a near identical match to Tria FRX. It runs at a marginally higher power and the exact same wavelength of 1440nm. However, it comes with several days of downtime.
The Tria FRX brings the same fractional laser technology home, but with a lighter, safer treatment with no real downtime, building results gradually across a daily routine for a significantly lower cost than in-clinic treatments.
Clinically proven results, no clinic required.
The Tria FRX uses a 1440nm wavelength, the same non-ablative fractional wavelength used in professional clinic devices, absorbed by water in the skin's deeper layers to trigger natural renewal.
In clinical studies, Tria FRX users saw:
- 84% saw improved pigmentation*
- 80% saw reduced fine lines and wrinkles*
- 89% saw smoother skin (reduced tactile roughness)*
Fractional laser technology has also been shown to outperform IPL and radio frequency devices for visible signs of ageing.**
Safety and downtime.
Non-ablative fractional technology is designed to be used safely at home, without the downtime associated with ablative clinic treatments.
Consistency is the key to results. Treat 5x per week for 12 weeks, then allow your skin to rest for 4 weeks. For full details on how to use Tria FRX, visit our How To page.
For more information on the safety of fractional lasers, read our blog below.
Real results.
Before and after 6 weeks of treating.
Before and after 6 weeks of treating.
Before and after 6 weeks of treating.
Ready to see the difference?
The Tria FRX brings clinic-grade fractional laser technology into your daily routine, from just two minutes a day, for smoother, younger-looking, more even-toned skin.
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Tria FRX Skin Rejuvenating Fractional Laser (2nd Gen)
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- €699,99
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*Results based on subject self-assessment, 12 weeks post-treatment. n=87. Full study details available via our Clinical Studies Hub.
**Based on each brand's own clinical data comparing overall facial wrinkle improvement vs. leading non-fractional laser. n=76.