Reverse Summer Sun Damage with Fraxel Dual This Fall

Posted on: October 18th, 2025 by Our Team

After months of sunshine, beach days, and outdoor activities, many patients notice their skin looks duller, more uneven, or freckled with new spots by the time fall arrives. Sun exposure can leave behind long-term damage such as fine lines, brown spots, and rough texture, that gradually add years to your complexion. Fortunately, autumn is the perfect time to reset your skin.

At Vue Dermatology & Laser, we recommend Fraxel® Dual as one of the most effective ways to repair visible sun damage, improve skin tone, and restore a healthy, youthful glow—all while supporting the long-term health of your skin.

Why Is this the Best Time of Year for Laser Treatments

As the days get shorter and sun exposure naturally decreases, fall and winter create ideal conditions for laser resurfacing. It is easier to protect your skin from UV rays during recovery, allowing for optimal healing and results. Many patients also plan treatments now so their skin is refreshed and radiant by the holidays.

How Fraxel Dual Works

Fraxel Dual is a fractionated laser that creates thousands of microscopic treatment zones in the skin. This process triggers the body’s natural healing response, stimulating new collagen production and replacing damaged skin cells with healthy, fresh ones.

The Fraxel Dual device uses two distinct wavelengths—1550 nm and 1927 nm—to target both deep and superficial layers of the skin. This dual action allows it to improve fine lines, sunspots, texture, and even early precancerous lesions such as actinic keratoses. Over time, your skin becomes smoother, more even, and more resilient.

Repairing and Protecting Skin Health

While many patients choose Fraxel Dual for its rejuvenating aesthetic benefits, it’s more than a cosmetic treatment—it also helps maintain skin health. Fraxel is FDA-approved for the treatment of actinic keratoses, which are precancerous spots caused by chronic sun exposure. Regular laser resurfacing can help reduce these lesions and there is even research that suggests it may play a role in lowering the risk of future skin cancers.

What to Expect After Treatment

Most patients describe a warm, sunburn-like sensation for a few hours after treatment.  A couple of days of increased redness and swelling transition to mild flaking or bronzing as old skin cells shed. A week after treatment, your skin looks clearer, brighter, and more even in tone. It’s an excellent option for patients looking to refresh their skin without extensive recovery.

Fall Into Healthier, More Radiant Skin

If summer left your skin feeling weathered or uneven, now is the time to repair and renew. Fraxel Dual treatments at Vue Dermatology & Laser can help you reverse the signs of sun damage, restore smoother texture, and maintain healthier skin for the future.

Schedule your consultation today to discover how Fraxel Dual can help you achieve a fresh start this fall.