Fraxel permanently improves skin tone and texture, as well as permanently removing sun damage, acne scars, and discoloration. However, nothing we do at our practice can prevent you from re-damaging your skin with sun damage or experiencing a relapse in skin conditions like acne, melasma, etc. (obviously no treatment can prevent future damage from occurring, but we will discuss with you how you can protect your investment with proper skincare and sun protection).