The world's most advanced CO2 laser platform. The gold standard in fractional resurfacing technology. The system that makes ActiveFX™ possible.
The UltraFrax™ is not simply a laser system — it is the definitive clinical platform for fractional CO2 resurfacing. The only system in the world capable of delivering all four UltraFrax™ protocols: ActiveFX™, DeepFX™, SCAARFX™, and Total FX™.
The Institute has been at the forefront of medical laser innovation for over 50 years. The UltraFrax™ represents the culmination of decades of CO2 laser engineering — incorporating SuperPulse energy technology, the CoolScan™ intelligent scanner, and independently adjustable treatment parameters that give Dr. DeBias the precision to customize every treatment to every patient.
With over 40,000 systems installed in clinics and medical centers worldwide, and a 25+ year clinical track record backed by hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, the UltraFrax™ is the system that physicians trust and clinical literature validates.
Understanding the science helps you understand why CO2 laser resurfacing delivers such profound, durable results — and why fractional delivery is the breakthrough that made it widely accessible.
CO2 laser energy (10,600nm wavelength) is specifically absorbed by water molecules in skin cells. Since skin cells contain approximately 70% water, the laser energy is absorbed with extraordinary precision — vaporizing targeted tissue while leaving surrounding structures intact.
When the laser pulse strikes skin tissue, the rapid water absorption causes instantaneous vaporization of cells — precise ablation of the targeted tissue layer. This removes damaged, irregular, or scarred tissue and triggers the wound-healing cascade.
Beyond the zone of ablation, thermal energy diffuses into the dermis — coagulating dermal proteins without ablating them. This coagulation zone triggers a powerful collagen remodeling response: the skin's dermal layer thickens and firms over the following months.
Rather than treating the entire skin surface, fractional technology delivers the laser in thousands of microscopic columns separated by untouched skin. The untouched bridges provide a cellular reservoir for rapid re-epithelialization — the key to dramatically faster healing without sacrificing results.
The thermal stimulus from the CO2 laser activates fibroblasts — the skin's collagen-producing cells. Over 3–6 months, these activated fibroblasts produce new collagen, thickening and firming the dermis. This is why results continue to improve long after the procedure.
The new collagen laid down after CO2 laser treatment is more organized, more abundant, and more youthful in character than the collagen it replaces. The remodeled skin structure persists for years — explaining the long-lasting durability of CO2 laser results.
What separates the UltraFrax™ from every other CO2 laser system? Two proprietary technologies that define the gold standard.
The UltraFrax™'s SuperPulse technology delivers ultra-high peak power in extremely short pulses. This unique capability allows the laser to:
The CoolScan™ scanner is the UltraFrax™'s intelligent delivery system — an advanced computer-controlled scanner that:
All four protocols use the same UltraFrax™ platform. The differences lie in depth, intensity, and the skin concerns each addresses.
| Parameter | ActiveFX™ | DeepFX™ | SCAARFX™ | Total FX™ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Target | Epidermis + upper dermis | Mid-to-deep dermis | Deep dermis + scar tissue | Full depth — all layers |
| Penetration Depth | Superficial | Deep | Deepest available | Superficial + Deep |
| Fine Lines | ●●● Excellent | ●●● Excellent | ●●○ Good | ●●● Maximum |
| Deep Wrinkles | ●●○ Good | ●●● Excellent | ●●○ Good | ●●● Maximum |
| Pigmentation | ●●● Excellent | ●●○ Good | ●●○ Good | ●●● Maximum |
| Skin Texture | ●●● Excellent | ●●● Excellent | ●●○ Good | ●●● Maximum |
| Skin Tightening | ●●● Excellent | ●●● Excellent | ●●● Excellent | ●●● Maximum |
| Acne Scars | ●○○ Mild | ●●● Excellent | ●●● Excellent | ●●● Maximum |
| Severe Scars | ●○○ Minimal | ●●○ Good | ●●● Excellent | ●●● Excellent |
| Recovery Time | 3.5 days | 5–7 days | 7–14 days | 7–10 days |
| Anesthesia | Topical | Topical + oral | Topical + local | Topical + oral |
●●● = Excellent / ●●○ = Good / ●○○ = Mild
The CO2 laser has one of the longest and best-documented safety records of any aesthetic medical technology. Over 25 years of clinical use has produced an extensive body of peer-reviewed literature confirming efficacy and safety across diverse patient populations.
The UltraFrax™ is cleared by the FDA for dermatological procedures including resurfacing, scar revision, and tissue ablation. Its safety and efficacy profile has been established through decades of real-world clinical use and rigorous academic investigation.
Schedule your complimentary consultation at The Institute and experience the world's most advanced CO2 laser platform — in the hands of the physician who invented the ActiveFX™ protocol.