CO2 Fractional Laser vs Fraxel

CO2 Fractional Laser is ablative fractional resurfacing for acne scars. Fraxel is a non-ablative fractional laser for texture and scars. CO2 Fractional has the lower starting price but more downtime; a consultation determines which suits you.

Side-by-side comparison

	CO2 Fractional Laser	Fraxel
What it does	Ablative fractional resurfacing for acne scars.	Non-ablative fractional laser for texture and scars.
Price	₩200,000–₩600,000	₩250,000–₩700,000
Duration	40 min	40 min
Downtime	5–10 days	3–5 days
Sessions	3–5 sessions	3–5 sessions

Which is right for me?

The better choice depends on your concern, budget and how much downtime you can take. Many patients combine both treatments. A doctor will recommend a plan after examining your skin.