ProFractional
ProFractional in Chicago, IL
For patients with more established texture concerns, scarring, or fine lines, ProFractional offers a resurfacing option that can be calibrated to deliver exactly the level of correction needed. At Therahaus Wellness Medspa in South Loop, Chicago, this fractional laser treatment is trusted for its ability to address moderate to more significant skin concerns with a treatment plan tailored specifically to your skin and your goals.
ProFractional uses fractional laser technology to create thousands of microscopic treatment columns in the skin while leaving the surrounding tissue intact, which accelerates healing compared to fully ablative treatments. This approach effectively treats acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture by triggering the body's natural wound-healing response and stimulating new collagen production in the treated columns. Because the depth and density of the treatment can be adjusted, ProFractional can be customized to address everything from mild texture irregularities to more pronounced scarring, making it one of the more versatile resurfacing options available.
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How ProFractional Works
ProFractional delivers laser energy in a fractional pattern, creating thousands of microscopic columns of treatment within the skin while leaving the tissue between them untouched. Because only a fraction of the skin's surface is treated in each pass, the body can heal more quickly than with fully ablative resurfacing, even as significant renewal occurs within the treated columns. The laser energy ablates the treated tissue and triggers a robust wound-healing response, leading to new collagen production that gradually fills in scarring, smooths texture, and improves the appearance of fine lines over the weeks and months following treatment.
Your provider assesses your scarring, texture, or wrinkle concerns and determines the appropriate treatment depth and density for your specific skin and goals.
Topical numbing is applied to the treatment area and allowed to take effect. Protective eyewear is provided for both you and your provider.
The ProFractional laser is passed across the treatment area, creating the microscopic treatment columns at the depth and density selected for your plan. You may feel warmth, pressure, or a sunburn-like sensation. Sessions typically take 30 to 60 minutes.
Redness, swelling, and pinpoint bleeding are common immediately following treatment, with a sandpaper-like texture and peeling developing over the following days as the skin heals and renews.
Who Benefits Most from ProFractional
ProFractional is well-suited to patients dealing with acne scarring, fine lines, or uneven texture who want a customizable treatment that can be calibrated to their specific level of concern. It offers more flexibility in depth and intensity than many other resurfacing options.
Ideal for patients who:
- Have acne scarring, including textural irregularities they have not been able to improve with lighter treatments
- Want to address fine lines and early wrinkles with a treatment that stimulates genuine collagen rebuilding
- Are looking for a customizable resurfacing option that can be calibrated to their specific concerns and downtime availability
- Have uneven texture or surface irregularities that affect how their skin looks and feels
- Want a treatment plan that can be adjusted over a series of sessions as their skin responds and improves
The Benefits of ProFractional at Therahaus
ProFractional's adjustable approach means your provider can meet your skin exactly where it is, whether that calls for a more conservative treatment plan or a more assertive one.
Fully customizable treatment depth and density allow your provider to match the intensity to your specific concerns.
Effectively improves the appearance of acne scarring, fine lines, and uneven texture through genuine collagen rebuilding.
Faster healing compared to fully ablative resurfacing because only a fraction of the skin is treated in each pass.
Results continue to develop for months after treatment as new collagen fills in and smooths the treated areas.
Can be adjusted across a series of sessions as your skin responds, allowing for a progressive treatment approach.
Versatile enough to address concerns ranging from mild texture irregularities to more established scarring.
ProFractional Aftercare: What to Know
Following ProFractional, redness, swelling, and pinpoint bleeding are common immediately after treatment, with a rough, sandpaper-like texture and peeling developing over the following days as the treated columns heal. The intensity and duration of healing will vary depending on the depth and density selected for your treatment.
Any Questions?
Downtime varies by treatment depth. Lighter treatments may heal more quickly, while deeper treatments may require several days or more of careful wound care and social downtime.
Yes, peeling, crusting, rough texture, and pinpoint bleeding or oozing can occur depending on the depth and density of treatment.
Makeup should be avoided until the skin has healed and your provider confirms it is safe.
Some patients benefit from one treatment, while scars, wrinkles, or deeper texture concerns may require a series.
We have answers. Whether you are new to medical aesthetics or simply want to know more about what to expect at Therahaus Wellness, we are here to make sure you feel informed, comfortable, and completely confident before you ever book your first appointment.
A Full-Spectrum Wellness Experience
At Therahaus Wellness Medspa, you are in the hands of a team led by Dr. Angeline N. Beltsos, a double board-certified physician with decades of specialized expertise in women's health, hormone medicine, and medical aesthetics. Every treatment we offer, from injectables and laser therapies to wellness programs and specialty care, is delivered with the clinical precision and personalized attention that only comes from a team that genuinely invests in your outcomes. We are conveniently located on Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, Chicago, making expert aesthetic and wellness care accessible to patients across the city. When you walk through our doors, you are not just a patient, you are a person, and everything we do is built around helping you look, feel, and live your best.
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Schedule a private consultation at our South Loop office to discuss your goals and develop a customized treatment plan with our medical team.
