UltraClear® laser skin resurfacing in Grand Junction is available at Flawless Glo, our downtown med spa, and it's the treatment we're proudest to offer. UltraClear by Acclaro is a 2910 nm fractional ablative laser, often called a cold fiber laser, that can be set anywhere from a light refresh to deep resurfacing for sun damage, dark spots, fine lines, texture and acne scars.
Because the depth is adjustable, one laser covers a lot of ground. A lighter session can show improvement in about 2 to 5 days, while a deeper session keeps improving for up to a year as your skin rebuilds collagen. UltraClear is marketed as safe for all skin types, and treatments start at $450. Individual results vary.
UltraClear Laser can help with
- Sun damage, age spots and dark spots
- Hyperpigmentation and uneven tone, with melasma assessed case by case
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Rough texture, dullness and enlarged-looking pores
- Acne scars and other scarring
- Red and brown discoloration, and stretch marks on suitable body areas
How UltraClear laser resurfacing works
UltraClear is a fractional laser, which means it treats thousands of tiny columns of skin and leaves the skin between them untouched. Those untouched areas help you heal faster. In each column, the laser removes a thin layer of dull, damaged skin and sends controlled heat deeper down to kick-start new collagen and elastin.
Its 2910 nm wavelength is strongly absorbed by the water in your skin, and the cold fiber design is built to limit extra heat spreading into surrounding tissue. Less stray heat is a big part of why UltraClear is marketed as safe for all skin types, including darker skin tones that older lasers often could not treat safely.
Settings range from 3D MIRACL®, the lightest and most superficial mode, often called the lunchtime laser, to deep resurfacing and collagen remodeling. A full-face session typically takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Skin concerns UltraClear can treat
Pigment is one of the most common reasons people book. Sun spots, age spots and blotchy brown patches from years of Colorado sun respond well, as does red and brown discoloration. Melasma is different: it is driven by hormones and heat, it can return, and it needs a careful, gentle plan, so we assess it in person before recommending laser.
For fine lines, crepey texture and enlarged-looking pores, the collagen response does the heavy lifting, and results build over the following months. Acne scars and stretch marks usually call for deeper settings and more than one session, and we will talk through realistic expectations before you commit. Individual results vary.
UltraClear compared with CO2, Fraxel, Moxi, BBL, Halo and Clear + Brilliant
If you've been researching laser facials, you've probably seen several names. Each device does good work in the right hands; they differ in how deep they go, how much heat they use and how much recovery they need. Here is a plain-English comparison so you know where UltraClear fits.
- CO2 laser: a long-established ablative laser for deep resurfacing. It relies on more heat, which usually means a longer recovery at stronger settings. UltraClear is also ablative but is designed to work with less heat.
- Fraxel: a family of fractional lasers, many of them non-ablative, that work beneath the surface without removing skin. They often take a series of sessions. UltraClear can work non-ablatively at light settings or ablatively at deeper ones.
- Moxi: a gentle non-ablative laser often used for early sun damage and maintenance with little downtime. It is closest to UltraClear's lighter settings.
- BBL: BroadBand Light, a light-based treatment rather than a laser, aimed mainly at brown spots and redness. It does not resurface texture or scars the way a fractional laser can.
- Halo: a hybrid fractional laser that combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths in one pass. UltraClear reaches a similar range by adjusting a single wavelength from light to deep.
- Clear + Brilliant: a gentle non-ablative fractional laser for glow and prevention, usually done as a series. UltraClear's light treatments serve a similar purpose, with deeper options when you need more.
What to expect
Consultation
We'll look closely at your skin, go over your health history, medications and recent sun exposure, and agree on the depth of treatment that matches your goals and downtime. You'll get a price before booking.
Treatment day
Your skin is cleansed and prepped, and numbing is applied if your treatment calls for it. The laser passes over your skin in sections, and a full face usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Most people describe a warm, prickly feeling.
Aftercare
Expect redness and peeling much like a sunburn: about 2 to 4 days after a light treatment, or 3 to 5 days after a deeper one. Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer, keep out of direct sun, and wear sunscreen every day while you heal.
Results
Lighter treatments often show brighter, smoother skin within 2 to 5 days. With deeper treatments, skin keeps improving for up to a year as collagen rebuilds, and results can last 1 to 5 years with good sun protection. Individual results vary.
UltraClear Laser pricing
| 3D MIRACL® full face | $450 |
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| 3D MIRACL® full face and neck | $900 |
| Customized coring, 1 area | $500 |
| UltraClear Moderate | $899 |
| Mommy Makeover scar treatment | $899 |
| Mommy Makeover, added to a face treatment | $500 |
| UltraClear Advanced, face and neck | $2,500 |
Members save on most services. Payment plans available through Cherry.
UltraClear Laser questions
UltraClear starts at $450 for a 3D MIRACL® full face, our lightest setting, and goes up to $2,500 for an Advanced face and neck treatment. Customized coring for one area is $500, and a Moderate treatment is $899.
Moderate and deeper treatments need a consultation and good faith exam before your first session, and a $50 deposit holds your appointment. Payment plans are available through Cherry.
Most clients describe mild discomfort, noticeably less than they expected from a laser. Deeper treatments are more intense, and we use numbing to keep you comfortable.
Light treatments are often booked as a short series for steady improvement. Deeper resurfacing can deliver a bigger change in fewer sessions, with more recovery each time. We'll recommend a plan for your skin at your consultation.
After deeper treatments, results can last 1 to 5 years. Daily sunscreen, a solid home routine and occasional maintenance sessions help them last longer. Individual results vary.
UltraClear is marketed as safe for all skin types, including skin types III and above, because it limits the excess heat that can trigger dark patches after older lasers. A few specialty modes are not recommended for darker skin, so we'll choose settings carefully after looking at your skin in person.
