What Is ProFractional Smooth & Tighten?
Our ProFractional Smooth & Tighten resurfacing treatment uses Sciton ProFractional, fractionated laser technology, to create thousands of microscopic treatment zones in the skin while leaving bridges of untreated tissue between them. This strategic approach triggers significant collagen production while preserving enough healthy skin to drive rapid healing, delivering impressive results with a shorter recovery period.
The beauty of ProFractional therapy lies in its exceptional customization capabilities. Our experts can precisely adjust treatment depth and intensity to different degrees on each treatment area, based on your specific concerns and skin type. This tailored approach makes it especially effective for:
- Diminishing acne scars as well as scars from surgery or trauma
- Improving skin texture and tone
- Addressing fine lines and wrinkles
- Tightening mild skin laxity
- Enhancing overall skin quality
Unlike more aggressive laser treatments that ablate (remove) the entire skin surface, our ProFractional Smooth & Tighten removes only a fraction of the skin surface, creating micro-injuries that allow for rapid healing. This controlled process initiates collagen stimulation and remodeling that continues for months after treatment, progressively enhancing the skin’s structure and appearance with each session.
The Benefits of ProFractional Smooth & Tighten
Patients who choose our ProFractional Smooth & Tighten laser resurfacing treatments experience remarkable benefits and improvements, such as:
- Smoothing of deep acne scars and textural irregularities — #AcneScarEraser!
- Reducing dark spots, hyperpigmentation and sun damage
- Visible tightening and firming of mild skin laxity
- Softening fine lines and the early signs of aging
- Improving skin tone and clarity
- Enhancing collagen production for ongoing skin strengthening
- Increasing the skin’s resilience and overall health
The treatment's versatility allows us to address concerns on the face, neck, chest and hands — anywhere texture, scarring or the early aging signs are present. For many patients, ProFractional becomes an essential component of their long-term skin health strategy.
Your Treatment Experience at BelleSante
Your ProFractional journey begins with a comprehensive consultation with Kristine Romine, MD or Sara Romine, DNP, FNP-C. This crucial assessment allows us to evaluate your skin concerns, discuss your aesthetic goals and develop an optimal, personalized treatment plan.
On treatment day, you'll be welcomed into our tranquil treatment space where your comfort is our top priority. We begin by thoroughly cleansing your skin and applying professional-grade numbing cream. Then, we’ll use our ProFractional Smooth & Tighten handpiece to deliver carefully calibrated laser energy that ablates the epidermis and triggers collagen production in the deeper layers. Depending on your needs and the depth of treatment, it may feel like a rubber band is snapping against the skin, but this is generally well-tolerated. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable the experience is, especially with our comfort measures in place. Pronox, inhaled nitrous oxide and oxygen, is always available if needed to improve comfort and reduce any anxiety.
Recovery & Results
You'll notice initial textural improvements within the first week, but the true transformation unfolds over the following three months as collagen remodeling continues beneath the surface. Most patients see significant enhancement after their first treatment, with cumulative improvement after subsequent sessions. For the best long-term results, we typically recommend starting with a series of one to four “Getting Fit” treatments spaced two to three months apart (more for deeper scarring), followed by one to two treatments a year for “Maintenance of Fitness.”
As a fractional treatment, our ProFractional Smooth & Tighten only targets a portion of the skin at a time, leaving surrounding “islands” of tissue untouched to enhance healing and results. Combined with our proprietary pre and post-treatment protocols — including the application of your own personalized, optimized KRMD Advanced Medical Skin Care routine — you’ll be ready to show off your smoother, healthier and younger-looking skin within just one to two days!
