Fine lines, enlarged pores, acne scarring and pigmentation are common and a normal part of many people’s skin, and choosing to treat them is a personal decision. The Hollywood Spectra MDF fractional laser is one non-surgical option.
Usually minimal; varies between patients
Long-lasting; not permanent
This is a guide only; your final cost is confirmed at a consultation and depends on the area treated and your individual plan.
The Spectra MDF fractional laser emits a controlled 1064nm beam that penetrates the skin’s surface to stimulate collagen production and trigger the body’s natural healing process. The energy is delivered in a fractional pattern, treating only a fraction of the skin at a time and leaving the surrounding tissue intact, which supports healing. For pigmentation, laser energy is absorbed by melanin in the skin, which is then broken up and naturally cleared by the body.
Most patients have a series of 3 to 6 treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. The number needed varies with your skin and goals and is confirmed at your consultation.
Procedure time is about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the area treated.
Sensation varies between patients and discomfort is usually minimal. Comfort measures such as topical numbing cream and skin cooling can be used, and pain management is discussed at your consultation.
Downtime depends on the concern treated, and most light activities can be resumed immediately.
The treatment may help improve the appearance of skin texture, fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars, and can reduce the appearance of pigmentation such as age spots, sun damage and melasma. Many patients notice improvement after the first treatment, though it usually takes a few sessions for the fuller effect; results develop over time and vary between individuals.
How long results last varies between individuals; results are long-lasting but not permanent, so maintenance treatments may be recommended over time.
Most light activities can be resumed immediately. Avoid strenuous exercise and swimming for the first 72 hours.
Avoid strenuous exercise and swimming for the first 72 hours, avoid direct sun for at least a week, and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen (at least SPF30) daily.
The treatment uses a 1064nm laser to stimulate collagen and the skin’s natural healing, delivered in a fractional pattern so only part of the skin is treated at a time.
The Spectra MDF is a 1064nm fractional laser, and while it can be used across a range of skin types, that breadth depends entirely on the operator assessing your skin and choosing settings to match — so it is fair to ask who will run the device and what training they have had on it. A candid provider will explain that this is a course of several sessions rather than a one-off, that improvement builds gradually, and that pigmentation such as melasma is something the laser helps manage rather than permanently cure. Ask how the small risks of a pigment change are minimised for your skin type, have the benefits, limits and alternatives explained, and give yourself time to decide rather than booking on the spot.
Whether a 1064nm fractional laser suits your skin, and at what setting, is a judgement that rests on individual assessment — and the rare pigment changes that can follow any laser are better anticipated and managed clinically, which is why medical oversight is relevant. At MedAesthetics, the treatment is delivered by a qualified clinical team in a doctor-led clinic overseen by Dr Ehsan Jadoon (MED0001586460), Registered Medical Practitioner (general registration). Your skin and goals are assessed before a course is planned, the likely results, the limitations, the risks and the alternatives are set out plainly, and you will not be pushed to proceed. Book a consultation to find out whether the Spectra MDF is appropriate for you.
The clinical team at MedAesthetics is at the forefront of addressing the entire spectrum of cosmetic facial rejuvenation, anti-ageing, hair restoration, laser and cosmetic surgery.
It may be used across a range of skin types and colours, but suitability depends on your individual skin and is assessed at consultation.
Most patients have a series of 3 to 6 treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. The number needed varies with your skin and goals.
Discomfort varies between patients and is usually minimal. Numbing cream and, where appropriate, inhalation (laughing) gas, local anaesthesia and skin cooling can be used. No treatment can be described as painless.
Downtime depends on the concern treated. Avoid strenuous exercise and swimming for 72 hours and direct sun for at least a week, and use a daily broad-spectrum sunscreen (at least SPF30).
Many patients notice improvement after the first treatment, but it usually takes a few sessions for the fuller effect, and maintenance may be recommended. Results develop over time and vary between individuals.
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