Fraxel (Solta) UltraPulse (Lumenis) Pixel CO2 (Alma) Harmony Erbium Fractional resurfacing

Fraxel / UltraPulse vs Pixel CO2: fractional resurfacing in Baku

Fraxel (Solta) and UltraPulse (Lumenis) are well-known fractional laser resurfacing platforms. At Paramed we use Alma Pixel CO2 for CO₂ resurfacing and Harmony Erbium (Er:Glass / Er:YAG) for gentler protocols.

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The comparison in brief

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Fractional laser resurfacing splits a laser beam into many microcolumns that vaporize point areas of skin, leaving healthy bridges between them. This triggers regeneration and collagen synthesis with much lower risk than full-field ablation. In Baku, common searches include "Fraxel resurfacing", "UltraPulse price", "fractional CO2 laser". At Paramed we don't use Fraxel or UltraPulse as standalone platforms — for deep CO₂ resurfacing we use Alma Pixel CO2 (fractional CO₂ 10600 nm), and for gentler protocols Harmony Erbium handpieces (Er:Glass / Er:YAG). Contraindications apply.

When fractional resurfacing is indicated

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✅ Age-related skin changes (wrinkles, loss of tone)
✅ Atrophic scars (post-acne, chickenpox)
✅ Mature stretch marks
✅ Pigmentation and uneven tone
✅ Enlarged pores, uneven texture
✅ Skin preparation (e.g. before chemical blepharoplasty)

How we pick the resurfacing platform

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At the consultation the doctor assesses: phototype, skin condition, presence of pigmentation, scars and wrinkles, downtime expectations. The device is matched accordingly: Pixel CO2 for pronounced effect (scars, deep wrinkles), Harmony Er:Glass for gentle maintenance rejuvenation. If you've had Fraxel or UltraPulse experience, share it — helps select comparable parameters faster.

Fractional lasers: main types

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Fractional lasers are split into ablative and non-ablative. Ablative (CO₂ 10600 nm, Er:YAG 2940 nm) vaporize tissue — pronounced results, longer recovery (7–14 days). Non-ablative (Fraxel Re:store 1550 nm, Er:Glass 1540 nm) heat tissue without vaporization — gentler, 2–5 day recovery, more sessions. Fraxel is Solta Medical's line: Re:store (non-ablative), Re:pair (ablative CO₂), Dual (dual wavelength). UltraPulse (Lumenis) is a flagship fractional CO₂ for deep resurfacing. Alma Pixel CO2 is fractional CO₂ 10600 nm for face, neck, scars and podiatry. Harmony Erbium delivers Er:Glass 1540 nm for gentle rejuvenation.

Fraxel Re:store (1550 nm) — non-ablative, gentle rejuvenation
Fraxel Re:pair / UltraPulse — ablative CO₂ 10600 nm
Alma Pixel CO2 — fractional CO₂ 10600 nm
Harmony Er:Glass 1540 nm — non-ablative fractional resurfacing
All — point fractional treatment with intact bridges

FAQ

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? Do you have Fraxel or UltraPulse? ⌄

No — we don't use standalone Fraxel (Solta) or UltraPulse (Lumenis) platforms. At Paramed fractional CO₂ resurfacing runs on Alma Pixel CO2, and non-ablative protocols on Harmony Er:Glass 1540 nm.

? CO2 resurfacing or Fraxel — which to pick? ⌄

Depends on the task and acceptable downtime. CO₂ (Pixel CO2, UltraPulse, Fraxel Re:pair) delivers the most pronounced effect in 1–2 procedures but requires 7–14 days recovery. Non-ablative Fraxel Re:store or Harmony Er:Glass is gentler — 3–5 sessions, 1–5 days recovery.

? Is fractional resurfacing suitable for dark skin? ⌄

CO₂ for phototypes IV–VI requires special preparation (lightening agents before and after), gentler parameters, and carries higher hyperpigmentation risk. Non-ablative platforms (Er:Glass, Fraxel Re:store) are safer. Plan set at consultation.

? How long is recovery after CO₂ resurfacing? ⌄

After full-face CO₂: 1–3 days of pronounced swelling, 5–7 days of crusting and peeling, 10–14 days for full epidermal recovery. Redness can persist 3–6 weeks. Spot treatments recover faster.

? Can fractional resurfacing be combined with other procedures? ⌄

Yes: RF microneedling (Megapixel HD / Legato), mesotherapy and injectables pair well with fractional resurfacing with proper timing.

? At what age is fractional resurfacing indicated? ⌄

There's no universal age — indications, not age. CO₂ for deep wrinkles and scars usually 35+. Non-ablative rejuvenation can be done from 25–30 as prevention.

? How much does fractional resurfacing cost? ⌄

Price depends on area (full face, periorbital, scars) and device. Specifics at consultation — we'll provide pricing for your task.

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Rejuvenation — face

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AZN Rejuvenation — face

Service

Price

Dives 7-V Lift (profiloplasty, face/neck)

Profiloplastic biostimulator: hyaluronic acid 99 mg/3 ml, Up-Tech7.

300–350 AZN

Dye-PL — photorejuvenation

Full face 200 AZN
Half face 100 AZN
One-third face 80 AZN

Clearlift — laser rejuvenation

Full face 300 AZN
Half face 150 AZN
One-third face 100 AZN

ClearSkin — skin renewal (Er:Glass 1540 nm)

Full face 300 AZN
Half face 150 AZN
One-third face 100 AZN

NIR — infrared thermolifting

Face 120 AZN
Neck 75 AZN
Décolleté 75 AZN
Face + Neck + Décolleté 199 AZN

Erbium — fractional laser (iPixel mode)

Full face 400 AZN
Half face 200 AZN
One-third face 150 AZN

Erbium — fractional laser

Full face 300 AZN
Half face 150 AZN
One-third face 100 AZN

CO2 — fractional laser

Full face 300 AZN
Half face 150 AZN
One-third face 100 AZN

Carbon peel (Clearlift)

80 AZN

Carbon peel (Nd:YAG)

60 AZN

Vshape — unipolar RF lifting

Full face 150 AZN
Half face 100 AZN
One-third face 75 AZN

Legato — fractional microplasma (+ product)

+50 AZN for the product

300 AZN

Fraxel / UltraPulse / Pixel CO2

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Fraxel (Solta Medical)

Pros

Well-known brand, lineup for various tasks
Re:store — gentle non-ablative rejuvenation
Dual — two wavelengths (1927 + 1550 nm)
Good for pigmentation and fine wrinkles

Cons

Re:pair (ablative) — long recovery
Per-session price — premium segment

Lumenis UltraPulse

Pros

Deep fractional CO₂ resurfacing
High power — pronounced results
Suited for scars and deep wrinkles

Cons

10–14 day recovery
Not suited for darker phototypes without special protocols

Alma Pixel CO2

Pros

Fractional CO₂ 10600 nm — gold standard for ablation
Suited for face, neck, scars, podiatry
Part of the Alma Lasers ecosystem (with Soprano, Harmony)
Reasonable per-session price in CIS region

Cons

Recovery 7–10 days (like any CO₂)
Not for very dark phototypes without preparation

Alma Harmony Er:Glass 1540 nm

Pros

Non-ablative fractional resurfacing
Minimal downtime (1–3 days)
Suited for regular maintenance rejuvenation
Safer on darker phototypes

Cons

Less pronounced effect per session
Requires more sessions per course (3–5)

Course plan

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Ablative CO₂ (Pixel CO2, UltraPulse, Fraxel Re:pair): usually 1–3 procedures at 2–3 month intervals. Recovery 7–14 days. Non-ablative (Fraxel Re:store, Harmony Er:Glass): 3–5 procedures at 4–6 week intervals. Recovery 1–5 days. Results develop over 3–6 months through collagen formation.