The Fraxel DUAL is a mid-level, non-ablative skin resurfacing laser meant for improving skin tone, texture and fine lines. It can also be used for scarring treatments. Generally, at our Vancouver-area laser clinic, Fraxel DUAL is used for cases of: Sun damage, such as brown spots, age spots, sun spots and the like. Actinic Keratosis (AK) lesions from prolonged sun exposure. Scar removal, such as for However, depending on the case, we may use other machines that either go deeper, or more shallowly into the skin. For example, microdermabrasion, or HydraFacial for surface-level skin exfoliation may do the trick for one person. But for another person, a fractional CO2 laser that does a more comprehensive job may be needed. The pros and cons of each option must be balanced against the results desired, and the downtime that can ensue afterwards. Please see more on our website.