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Laser Skin Resurfacing

Smooth wrinkles. Fade age spots. Treat acne scars. Minimal downtime. Real results.

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Resurface your skin without major downtime

Fraxel uses fractional laser technology to treat sun damage, age spots, wrinkles, melasma, and acne scars without cutting your skin. The laser creates thousands of tiny treatment zones – like pixels – so healthy skin between them heals fast. This delivers aggressive resurfacing results with minimal downtime, no peeling, and no crusting.

Results develop gradually as your skin heals and produces new collagen. Most people see improvement after the first session. By the end of treatment, your skin is noticeably smoother, brighter, and tighter.

Fraxel $650 Full Face Special

WHAT WE TREAT

Concerns we address

  • Wrinkles & Fine Lines  –  Smooth away lines around eyes, mouth, and forehead
  • Age Spots & Sun Damage  –  Fade brown spots and uneven skin tone from sun exposure
  • Melasma  –  Target stubborn hyperpigmentation and discoloration
  • Acne Scars  –  Improve indented and pitted scars
  • Skin Texture  –  Refine rough skin and improve overall complexion
  • Hands, Neck & Decolletage  –  Treat sun-damaged skin on areas that show age

TWO LASER OPTIONS

Fraxel (Erbium Laser)  –  The Gentler Option

  • Multiple sessions: Usually 3-5 treatments spaced 2-4 weeks apart
  • Downtime: Minimal – 1-2 days of redness and mild swelling
  • Return to work: Same day. Makeup can be applied immediately
    • Best for: All skin types. Patients wanting gradual improvement
    • Results: Build with each session as skin heals and produces collagen

Fractional CO2 (Mixto)  –  The Aggressive Option

  • Fewer sessions: 1-2 treatments total for results that would take 3-5 Fraxel sessions
  • Downtime: 4-5 days, skin will be red and swollen – careful wound care needed
  • Return to work: After 1 week, skin may appear pink for 2+ weeks
    • Best for: Lighter skin types, patients wanting dramatic, faster results
    • Results: Significant and often last years

During consultation, Dr. Varano will assess your skin type and goals to recommend the best option.

MEET OUR TEAM

Dr. Varano has 20+ years of laser resurfacing experience and personally performs all treatments - not technicians or delegation.

ADDITIONAL TREATMENTS

Subcision for Deep Scars: $400–$800 per session
Combines well with laser treatments for maximum scar improvement.

PRICING

Fraxel (Erbium Laser)

Area
Price

Full face

$650 per session (special price, normally $850)

Cheeks only

$500 per session

Hands

$450 per session

Neck

$500 per session

Mini Fraxel

$400 per session

Fraxel Facial (maintenance)

$325

Fractional CO2 (Mixto)

Area
Price

Full face

$2,500 first session, $1,800 second session (if desired)

Neck

$850

Eyes only

$950

Hands

$650

Decolletage

$1,200

Package Discounts:

  • 3 sessions: 5% discount
  • 5 sessions: 10% discount
  • Combined areas receive additional discounts

Free Consultation with Dr. Varano to determine which option is right for your skin and goals.

FAQ

No. We apply a topical anesthetic before treatment. You'll feel a prickling sensation during the laser, but it's well tolerated and not painful.

After your first Fraxel session, your skin feels softer and looks fresher immediately. Over the next 2–4 weeks, wrinkles fade, brown spots lighten, and texture improves. After completing your full course of treatments (3–5 sessions), results are significant. With CO2, results are dramatic after even one session.

Results can last years. Your skin doesn't revert after treatment. However, sun exposure will damage your skin again if you don't protect it. Sunscreen is essential.

First a microdermabrasion followed by a light 5 minute exfoliating with Fraxel laser. Performed to enhance the results of microdermabrasion. Treatment time is 30 minutes done for exfoliation, skin cell turnover and glowing complexion. No downtime, no topical anesthesia required, very mild stinging sensation may occur during the active Fraxel laser time. A good skin maintenance treatment. May feel like a sunburn for 30 minutes to 1 hour after the treatment. You can return to your daily routine immediately afterwards. Please note this is not a full Fraxel treatment which is a more intense treatment. Not recommended if your goals are wrinkle improvement, discoloration or acne scaring. Pre treatment requirements: no recently tanned skin, avoid any other exfoliation treatments (such as peels, Retin-A, lasers) 3-7 days before the treatment. Post care: use mild cleanser and sunscreen. $325/session.

Very similar to Clear and Brilliant using the same technology. Topical numbing is applied for 30-45 minutes followed by Fraxel laser with less passes(4) than regular fraxel (8), generally at a lower intensity. No downtime $400/session.

Subcision is a minor in-office procedure that involves inserting a small needle under the skin to release scar tissue . This allows the skin to rise and diminish the appearance of the indented scars from acne or chicken pox. This is an incisionless procedure done usually under 15 minutes . The area is numbed with local anesthetic so you not feel any pain, then a small needle is inserted under the skin to break up scar tissue. This also promotes the building of collagen. This is usually performed 2-4 times every 4 weeks and can be combined with laser/fraxel treatments for additional improvements. Cost ranges $400-800 a session.

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Fraxel , fractional co2 , washington dc, dupont circle, medical cosmetic, dr drew varano, washington dc, laser resurfacing, acne scars, melasma
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