A treatment room at J'adoreLASER THERAPY / HIGH-TECH / REMOVAL
Acne scars that have stayed on your cheeks despite years of skincare. Stretch marks after pregnancy or rapid weight change that won't fade.
Skin that has lost its smoothness — pores have enlarged, texture is uneven, and creams only improve it on the surface. Ablative fractional laser works where cosmetics can't reach — it precisely vaporises microscopic columns of tissue, triggering intensive remodelling and new collagen production in response. This is the strongest class of lasers for texture and scars, which is why it comes with real recovery time — and why it needs proper planning. At J'adore Instytut we offer two ablative technologies: iPIXEL Er:YAG 2940 nm (gentler, shorter downtime) and fractional CO2 laser 10600 nm (deeper, the strongest resurfacing option). The treatment is performed by a doctor or experienced cosmetologist. Below you'll find everything worth knowing before your first visit.
usually a series of several sessions a few weeks apart (personalised)
How it works
Rather than a single continuous beam, ablative fractional laser creates a grid of thousands of microscopic columns — in each one, it precisely vaporises (ablates) a tiny fragment of tissue, leaving intact, healthy skin around it. These "bridges" of healthy tissue act as a cell reservoir that speeds up healing and drives remodelling. In response to the damage, the body launches a repair cascade: it produces new collagen, and the skin literally rebuilds its structure.
"Ablative" means the laser breaches the surface (unlike the non-ablative version, which heats the skin without vaporising it). That's why the effect on scars and texture is stronger — and why real recovery time follows. Both our ablative technologies — Er:YAG 2940 nm and CO2 10600 nm — are absorbed by water in the skin, but differ in depth and intensity of action.
Good to know: it isn't the laser that "smooths" the scar — your own body does that. The laser simply triggers the skin's repair process in a controlled way. That's why the effect builds over weeks, not straight after you leave the salon.
Ideal for
Whether Er:YAG or CO2 is the better choice — or indeed whether an ablative laser is right at all, versus a gentler option — depends on the type and depth of the problem, your skin tone, and how many days of recovery you can allow. We make this decision together during consultation.
Female and male treatment areas
For women, the most common goals are acne scars on the face, stretch marks after pregnancy, and general resurfacing of the face, neck and décolletage. This is classic ablative fractional laser for women — rebuilding texture and flattening marks, with an emphasis on planning recovery around your life and commitments.
The areas we support
In men, acne scars from adolescence and stretch marks from rapid muscle gain (gym training, weight fluctuations) dominate. Skin can be thicker and more oily, which a specialist factors into choosing settings. This is ablative fractional laser for men — with an emphasis on a realistic recovery plan built around work and training.
The areas we support
Good to know: fresh, red stretch marks respond noticeably better to laser than old, white ones — because a "fresh" stretch mark is still living, actively remodelling tissue. This is one of the few areas in aesthetics where acting sooner genuinely gives a better result.
Safety
With ablative lasers — more so than with gentler treatments — three things matter, and they're worth asking about at any salon:
This is a procedure that penetrates the skin — at J'adore it's performed by a doctor or experienced cosmetologist, who assesses your skin tone and scar type and selects the technology and settings. This isn't "one setting for everyone".
With darker skin tones, the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) increases — which is why a specialist more often chooses the gentler Er:YAG and more cautious settings. Recent tanning is a reason to postpone the treatment.
The safety of your result also depends on what you do after the treatment: strict SPF 50+, no sun or sunbeds, barrier-focused skincare. Without this, even a perfectly performed treatment can end in pigmentation.
Red flag: ablative laser "right away", without consultation, on tanned skin · If someone offers a strong ablative laser without assessing your skin tone, without asking about cold sores or medications, on freshly tanned skin, or "on the spot" before a sunny trip — that's a warning sign. With this class of laser, skipping proper qualification is a real risk of pigmentation, scarring and complications. A good salon will always start with a consultation — and sometimes advise against the treatment at that particular time.
Contraindications
Some contraindications are permanent, others temporary — in the latter case, we simply postpone the treatment until the situation passes. With ablative lasers, tanning and cold sores are especially important.
From the specialist's chair
The most commonly overlooked issue: cold sores. Clients think "I only get them on my lips, and we're treating my cheeks — it shouldn't matter". With ablative laser, it does matter — the treatment can reactivate the virus, even outside the treated area. For recurrent cases, we add antiviral prophylaxis, and postpone the treatment by a few days during an active outbreak.
This isn't a complete list — we'll go through your medications, health conditions, skin tone and previous treatments individually at consultation. After ablative laser, SPF 50+ is essential for weeks.
The visit
Consultation and qualification
a specialist assesses your skin, scar or stretch mark type, skin tone and expectations, rules out contraindications, and selects the technology (Er:YAG or CO2) and series plan.
Skin preparation
cleansing, followed usually by numbing cream on the area (it needs time to take effect). With stronger settings, comfort is a priority.
The treatment
the handpiece moves systematically over the area; you'll feel warmth and stinging, eased by anaesthesia and cooling. Duration depends on the size of the area.
Finishing
a soothing, regenerating product, written aftercare instructions, and a discussion of what to expect in the coming days.
Further sessions
for scars and stretch marks, results build up over a series; the specialist sets the intervals between sessions, since the skin needs to fully recover in between.
What to expect
Most importantly: this is not a "walk out looking flawless" treatment. Ablative laser deliberately breaches the skin's surface, so for a few days the skin undergoes visible recovery. This is the normal course, not a complication — and it's exactly why we plan the treatment in advance.
The call I get most often is "two days in and my skin looks worse than before the treatment". That's exactly the stage we warn about — ablative laser works through controlled recovery. We assess results not on day three, but once healed, and — for scars — after the full series.
Portfolio
A record of the work in our salons — the place where we publish treatment frames and, after photo sessions, results.
A record of results — in preparation. We publish photographs of our clients only with their consent.
Realistically: ablative laser doesn't remove scars "100%" — but it can significantly flatten them and even out texture, giving a clear, visible difference. For stretch marks, the result is fading and smoothing, not complete disappearance. New collagen stays permanently, but natural ageing and fresh sun exposure carry on regardless — which is why post-treatment protection is part of the result.
After the treatment
The first days after ablative laser are when your skin rebuilds its barrier. The rule is simple: don't irritate, don't overheat, don't expose to sun — and stay strict on SPF.
This is the most important rule. After ablative laser, skin is highly sensitive to UV — sun and sunbeds risk pigmentation. SPF 50+ daily for weeks, and direct exposure avoided. Sunbeds are off the table.
High temperature, chlorine and moisture irritate recovering skin and increase the risk of infection. Hold off until fully healed — a specialist will confirm the timing.
Sweat and increased circulation don't help healing, and friction can irritate the area. With a stronger technology, the break is longer — the specialist will set specifics.
Makeup on the treated area only once skin has healed (don't cover micro-crusts). Men: no shaving the treated area until healed.
Retinol, AHA/BHA acids and strong vitamin C are off-limits during recovery — they irritate. Return to them once your specialist gives the go-ahead. In the meantime: panthenol, ceramides, hydration.
The most common mistake: picking at scabs "for smoothness". This is a direct route to pigmentation and scarring. Let flaking fall away on its own — it's a sign your skin is rebuilding.
From the specialist's chair
I repeat this with every ablative laser treatment: the result isn't ruined in the salon, but in the sun afterwards. Even the most beautiful resurfacing can end in pigmentation if someone steps out "just for a moment" without SPF, or heads into the sun right after the series.
Fractional ABLATIVE laser (iPIXEL Er:YAG + CO2)
Price list
Hands
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See also
LASER THERAPY / HIGH-TECH / REMOVALFractional NON-ABLATIVE laserSee treatment: Fractional NON-ABLATIVE laser
LASER THERAPY / HIGH-TECH / REMOVALClearLift — non-ablative laser (Q-switched Nd:YAG)See treatment: ClearLift — non-ablative laser (Q-switched Nd:YAG)
LASER THERAPY / HIGH-TECH / REMOVALIPL photorejuvenation / DYE-VLSee treatment: IPL photorejuvenation / DYE-VL
LASER THERAPY / HIGH-TECH / REMOVALHyperpigmentation removal (DYE-VL)See treatment: Hyperpigmentation removal (DYE-VL)
LASER THERAPY / HIGH-TECH / REMOVALSkin lesion removal — electrocoagulation (HF current)See treatment: Skin lesion removal — electrocoagulation (HF current)
AESTHETIC MEDICINEPRP plasmaSee treatment: PRP plasma
AESTHETIC MEDICINENeedle mesotherapySee treatment: Needle mesotherapy
AESTHETIC MEDICINEBiostimulators / skin boostersSee treatment: Biostimulators / skin boosters
LASER THERAPY / HIGH-TECH / REMOVALPlasma (Plasma IQ — plasma pen)See treatment: Plasma (Plasma IQ — plasma pen)
LASER THERAPY / HIGH-TECH / REMOVALThuzzle — thermoliftingSee treatment: Thuzzle — thermoliftingThe result lastsnew collagen stays permanently; natural ageing continues regardlessJ’adore Instytut
Medical information. Ablative fractional laser is a medical/paramedical procedure that penetrates the skin. The text above is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Indications, technology choice (Er:YAG vs CO2), settings, number of sessions and contraindications are determined by a specialist during an individual consultation. Results vary.
