Icon Fractional Laser — Face & Neck

Fractional laser treats microscopic columns of skin, leaving the surrounding tissue intact to aid healing. Fully ablative lasers remove the entire top layer of skin in the treated area. The choice between them depends on the specific skin concern, its depth, the skin type, and the balance sought between the intensity of the treatment and the body's healing response.

A topical anaesthetic cream is applied before the procedure to numb the skin. During the treatment, the sensation is often described as a series of brief, hot pricks. The intensity depends on an individual’s sensitivity and the laser settings, which are calibrated to the area and the specific skin issue being addressed. The practitioner’s goal is to manage comfort while delivering an effective treatment.

The treatment aims to improve the texture of scars by stimulating new collagen. Its effect on a scar depends on the scar’s type, depth, and age. Deeper scars have a different structure than surface irregularities. The laser can soften the edges and reduce the depth, but the extent of the change is governed by the skin’s healing capacity and the nature of the scar tissue. The goal is improvement, not complete removal.

A treatment plan is not a fixed number of sessions. It is a response to the skin’s condition and its reaction to the initial treatment. Factors like the nature of the concern—be it sun damage, fine lines, or scarring—and the skin’s own regenerative ability determine the approach. The practitioner assesses progress to decide if further sessions are appropriate to meet the initial goals.

All treatments are conducted in a fully accredited hospital in Istanbul. The specific hospital is confirmed in writing in your personal plan before travel. For your consultation and treatment, a dedicated interpreter is present to ensure clear communication with the practitioner and the medical staff. This setting provides the necessary clinical environment for the procedure and any post-treatment care.

Bring a list of all products you currently use on your face and neck, including cleansers, serums, and prescription creams. Information about previous skin treatments, like peels or other laser procedures, is also important. If you have past photos that clearly show the evolution of the skin concern you wish to address, these can be a useful reference during the discussion with the practitioner.