AUREON:dual — Fractional Non-Ablative Laser Resurfacing

The AUREON:dual combines two gold-standard laser wavelengths — 1550nm and 1927nm — to treat both skin texture and pigmentation with minimal downtime. Mr Simon Lee's clinic in Bristol was among the first consultant plastic surgeons in the UK to work with Fraxel technology, which uses the same core wavelengths.

Fractional Non Ablative Dual-Wavelength Laser Resurfacing Bristol

Advanced Skin Renewal Guided by One of the UK’s Earliest Fraxel® Clinicians

At The Aesthetic Medical Clinic, we offer advanced dual-wavelength fractional laser resurfacing using the same core treatment principles and wavelengths that made the Fraxel Dual one of the most respected skin rejuvenation technologies in aesthetic medicine.

As one of the first consultant plastic surgeons in the UK to work with Fraxel technology, Mr Simon Lee brings nearly two decades of experience in fractional laser skin resurfacing, skin remodelling, scar treatment, and collagen regeneration. That experience now informs a new generation of laser treatments designed to deliver clinically sophisticated skin rejuvenation with precision, safety, and natural-looking outcomes.

Why Experience Matters With Fractional Lasers

Fractional laser resurfacing is highly operator dependent. While many clinics offer laser treatments, relatively few have extensive long-term experience with advanced fractional resurfacing technologies.

Mr Simon Lee was among the earliest UK consultants to integrate Fraxel resurfacing into clinical practice and has extensive experience treating:
• Ageing skin
• Complex acne scarring
• Surgical and traumatic scars
• Perioral and periocular wrinkles
• Sun damaged skin
• Difficult combination skin concerns

This background allows treatments to be customised with a deeper understanding of:
• Energy selection
• Density settings
• Layering techniques
• Skin healing dynamics
• Pigment risk reduction
• Combination treatment strategies

The goal is not simply to “laser the skin,” but to create intelligent, medically guided skin remodelling.

What Makes This Different From Standard “Laser Facials”?

Many superficial laser facials create temporary brightness but produce limited structural change.

Dual-wavelength fractional resurfacing is fundamentally different because it targets true skin remodelling:
• Stimulates new collagen formation
• Improves dermal architecture
• Softens scar tissue
• Refines pores
• Improves elasticity
• Reduces dyschromia and pigmentation
• Produces progressive improvement over months

The result is skin that appears healthier, clearer, smoother, and more refined — without looking artificial.

Common Treatment Areas
• Full face
• Eyelids
• Perioral lines (“smoker’s lines”)
• Neck
• Chest
• Hands
• Acne scar zones
• Surgical scars
• Stretch marks

Combining Laser Resurfacing With Surgical Expertise

One of the advantages of treatment within a consultant-led plastic surgery clinic is the ability to integrate laser resurfacing into broader facial rejuvenation strategies.

Fractional laser treatments can complement:
• Deep plane facelifts
• Eyelid surgery
• Neck lift surgery
• Medical skin treatments
• Polynucleotides
• Microneedling
• Regenerative skin therapies

This allows a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation rather than isolated single treatments.

Downtime and Recovery

Recovery depends on treatment intensity and wavelength selection.
Typical recovery includes:
• Redness for several days
• Mild swelling
• Bronzing or micro-peeling
• Temporary rough texture
Most patients resume normal social activity within several days following lighter rejuvenation treatments, while deeper resurfacing treatments may require longer recovery.
Treatment plans are tailored around your skin condition, goals, and tolerance for downtime.

Who Is Suitable?

Dual-wavelength fractional resurfacing is ideal for patients wanting:
• Scientifically grounded skin rejuvenation
• Improvement in skin quality rather than camouflage
• Non-surgical collagen stimulation
• Treatment of pigmentation and texture together
• Acne scar improvement
• Meaningful long-term skin remodelling
A consultation is essential to assess suitability, skin type, pigment risk, and treatment strategy.

Why Patients Choose Our Clinic

Patients often seek our clinic specifically because of the combination of:
• Consultant plastic surgeon-led care
• Early and extensive Fraxel-era experience
• Advanced understanding of skin healing
• Focus on natural-looking rejuvenation
• Medical-grade technology
• Comprehensive facial aesthetic expertise
We believe successful skin rejuvenation is not about chasing trends — it is about applying proven technologies with precision, judgement, and experience.

Private Mode, Vaginal Rejuvenation in Bristol

The Aureon:dual includes a Private Mode applicator specifically designed for intimate health treatment. This is a non-surgical, non-hormonal laser treatment for women experiencing symptoms associated with vaginal laxity, vaginal dryness, and the effects of hormonal change, including those associated with menopause, post-partum changes, or simply the natural ageing process. Conditions treated: vaginal dryness and discomfort, mild to moderate vaginal laxity, stress urinary incontinence (mild), vulvovaginal atrophy associated with menopause, post-partum intimate health concerns.

Book a Consultation

To learn whether dual-wavelength fractional laser resurfacing is suitable for your skin concerns, contact The Aesthetic Medical Clinic to arrange a consultation.
A personalised assessment will allow us to design a treatment strategy tailored to your skin quality, concerns, lifestyle, and long-term rejuvenation goals.

Frequently Asked Questions — AUREON:dual Laser

  • What is the AUREON:dual laser?

    The AUREON Dual is an advanced fractional laser platform that combines two gold-standard wavelengths in one device — 1550nm and 1927nm — allowing highly customised treatment for both deeper skin rejuvenation and more superficial pigmentation concerns. It delivers the same core wavelength technology used in the renowned Fraxel Dual system, with modern refinements in delivery and treatment flexibility.

  • What skin concerns can the AUREON Dual treat?

    The AUREON Dual is designed to improve:
    • Sun damage and age spots
    • Pigmentation and melasma
    • Fine lines and wrinkles
    • Acne scarring
    • Surgical scars
    • Uneven skin texture
    • Enlarged pores
    • Actinic damage
    • Crepey skin
    • Early skin laxity

    Different wavelengths and treatment settings allow treatments to be tailored precisely to your skin type and concerns.

  • What is the difference between the two wavelengths?

    The AUREON Dual uses two complementary wavelengths:

    1927nm wavelength
    Targets the more superficial layers of skin and is particularly effective for:
    • Pigmentation
    • Sun damage
    • Age spots
    • Melasma
    • Skin tone irregularities

    1550nm wavelength
    Penetrates deeper into the dermis and is ideal for:
    • Acne scars
    • Wrinkles
    • Texture improvement
    • Collagen stimulation
    • Surgical scars

    Many patients benefit from combining both wavelengths in the same treatment session.

  • Is the AUREON Dual the same as Fraxel Dual?

    The AUREON Dual uses the same core treatment wavelengths as the Fraxel Dual system — 1550nm and 1927nm — which are widely regarded as the benchmark for non-surgical skin resurfacing.
    As one of the first consultants in the UK to work with Fraxel technology, our clinic has extensive experience with these wavelengths and how to optimise treatment settings safely and effectively for different skin concerns and skin types.

  • Why is experience important with fractional laser treatments?

    Fractional laser resurfacing is highly operator-dependent. Excellent outcomes rely not only on the technology itself, but on:
    • Correct patient selection
    • Precise energy settings
    • Appropriate treatment density
    • Understanding skin healing biology
    • Managing pigmentation risk
    • Combining wavelengths effectively

    Our extensive experience with fractional laser resurfacing allows treatments to be tailored safely whilst maximising clinical improvement.

  • How many treatments will I need, does the treatment hurt?

    This depends on the condition being treated.
    Typical treatment courses are:
    • Pigmentation and sun damage: 1–3 treatments
    • Acne scarring: 3–5 treatments
    • Texture and rejuvenation: 2–4 treatments
    Some patients choose maintenance treatments annually to preserve results.

    Most patients tolerate treatment well with topical anaesthetic cream alone. During treatment you may feel heat and a prickling sensation.
    Deeper resurfacing treatments can be more intensive, but cooling measures and carefully tailored settings help maximise comfort.

  • What is the downtime after treatment?

    Downtime varies depending on treatment intensity and wavelength used.
    Typical recovery:
    • Redness: 2–5 days
    • Swelling: 1–3 days
    • Bronzing/flaking: 3–7 days
    • Mild rough texture: up to 1 week
    More intensive treatments may require slightly longer recovery.
    Most patients return to work within several days depending on treatment depth and the degree of redness acceptable to them socially.

  • When will I see results?

    Some improvements in brightness and skin texture can appear within 1–2 weeks.
    However, collagen remodelling continues progressively over several months, with continued improvement in:
    • Skin texture
    • Fine lines
    • Acne scars
    • Overall skin quality

  • Is the treatment safe for darker skin types?

    Fractional laser treatments can be used carefully in selected darker skin types, but treatment settings and preparation are critical to minimise the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.
    A detailed consultation and skin assessment are essential before treatment.

  • Can the AUREON Dual treat melasma?

    The 1927nm wavelength can be highly effective for certain forms of pigmentation and melasma when used carefully.
    However, melasma is a complex condition and overly aggressive treatment can worsen pigmentation. Successful management usually involves a combination of:
    • Laser treatment
    • Medical skincare
    • Strict sun protection
    • Pigment suppression protocols

  • Can this laser be combined with other treatments?

    Yes. The AUREON Dual is often combined with:
    • Medical skincare
    • Polynucleotides
    • Microneedling
    • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
    • Injectable treatments
    • CO2 laser resurfacing in selected patients
    Combination treatment plans can significantly enhance overall skin rejuvenation

  • How does the AUREON Dual compare to CO2 laser resurfacing?

    Fractional CO2 lasers generally produce more aggressive resurfacing with greater downtime.
    The AUREON Dual offers:
    • Faster healing
    • Lower risk profile
    • Less downtime
    • Excellent pigmentation treatment
    • Strong collagen stimulation without ablative resurfacing
    For many patients it provides an ideal balance between results and recovery.

  • Is there any preparation before treatment?

    Patients are usually advised to:
    • Avoid sun exposure before treatment
    • Stop retinoids several days beforehand
    • Use prescribed skincare if recommended
    • Avoid fake tan before treatment
    Some patients may require antiviral medication or pigment suppression preparation depending on their skin type and history.

  • Who is not suitable for treatment?

    Treatment may not be suitable for patients with:
    • Active skin infection
    • Certain inflammatory skin conditions
    • Recent tanning
    • Pregnancy
    • Poor wound healing history
    • Certain medications affecting healing
    A full medical consultation is required prior to treatment.

  • Why choose our clinic for AUREON Dual treatments?

    Our clinic combines:
    • Extensive experience with fractional laser technology
    • Early adoption and long-standing expertise with Fraxel wavelengths
    • Consultant-led assessment and treatment planning
    • Medical-grade protocols
    • Advanced understanding of skin healing and resurfacing
    This experience allows genuinely customised treatments designed to maximise results whilst prioritising safety and natural-looking outcomes.

AUREON:dual Compared with the AcuPulse CO2 Laser

The AUREON:dual is non-ablative, it delivers energy beneath the skin surface without removing the outer layer. There is minimal downtime, and results develop gradually over a course of treatments. The AcuPulse is ablative, it removes the outer skin layers and stimulates deep remodelling. Results are more significant from a single session, but a longer recovery is required. We will advise which is right for your specific concerns at your consultation.

Is Private Mode (vaginal rejuvenation) painful?
No. The treatment is designed to be comfortable without anaesthetic. Patients typically describe a mild warmth during the procedure.

How much does AUREON:dual treatment cost in Bristol?
Please contact our Clifton, Bristol clinic for current pricing. Pricing varies depending on the treatment area and number of sessions.