How much does skin rejuvenation really cost? At-home vs. clinic.
Clinic laser skin resurfacing can cost thousands once you add up the sessions and yearly maintenance. Here's how clinic fractional laser treatments compare with at-home laser over time.
How much does laser skin resurfacing cost in a clinic?
Clinic laser skin resurfacing costs vary widely depending on the type of laser used. Ablative treatments average around $2,500 per session and non-ablative treatments around $1,450,† while gentler non-ablative fractional treatments like Clear + Brilliant typically cost $300 to $500.* Most treatments need a series of sessions, so the total quickly adds up.
The cost doesn't stop there. Clinics also recommend 1 to 2 maintenance sessions a year to keep results, adding at least $400 every year.*
What types of clinic laser skin treatments are there?
Clinic laser skin treatments fall into two main types. Ablative lasers remove the outer layers of skin for more intensive results but need up to three weeks of recovery*, while non-ablative lasers work beneath the surface with minimal downtime.
Both can be fractional or non-fractional, and the type a clinic recommends has the biggest effect on the overall cost.
| How it works | Downtime | Average cost per session | Average course | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ablative laser, such as CO2 or erbium |
Removes the outer layers of skin and heats the layers below |
5 to 21 days of healing |
$2,500† |
$2,500 to $10,000† |
| Non-ablative laser |
Heats the skin beneath the surface, leaving the outer layer intact |
Minimal |
$1,450† |
$4,350† |
| Fractional, non-ablative laser, such as Clear + Brilliant |
Targets tiny columns of skin, leaving the skin around them intact |
Minimal |
$300 to $500* |
$2,000* |
What's the difference between fractional and non-fractional laser?
Lasers are either fractional or non-fractional. Non-fractional lasers cover the whole area at once, while fractional lasers split the beam into microscopic columns, leaving the skin around them intact so it recovers faster.
The Tria FRX uses non-ablative fractional laser technology at 1440nm, the same category as clinic treatments like Clear + Brilliant, with minimal downtime and no clinic visits.
For the full breakdown, read our Tria Topic.
How much does at-home laser skin rejuvenation cost?
At-home laser skin rejuvenation is a one-time cost. The Tria FRX Fractional Skin Rejuvenating Laser costs $699.99, a saving of around $1,300 compared with an average $2,000 course of a comparable clinic treatment like Clear + Brilliant* and a fraction of the cost of more intensive clinic treatments, which can reach $4,350 or more for a course.†
Designed for the face, a full course is 5 treatments a week for 12 weeks, from home and on your own schedule, with no added cost for follow-up treatments.
Can an at-home device give clinical-grade results?
Yes, if it uses the right technology. Professional clinics use 1440nm non-ablative fractional lasers to stimulate collagen and skin renewal, and the Tria FRX brings the same technology home.
It's also the only FDA-cleared at-home fractional laser for skin rejuvenation, with 84% of users seeing improved pigmentation and 80% seeing reduced fine lines and wrinkles.**
Is at-home laser skin resurfacing worth it?
For anyone weighing up a clinic course plus yearly maintenance, a one-time cost is hard to ignore.
At-home fractional laser delivers clinical technology without the ongoing expense, and the Tria FRX brings the same 1440nm fractional laser used in professional clinics into your home.
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*Based on average US costs of $300 to $500 per session for non-ablative fractional laser treatments such as Clear + Brilliant (SkinCeuticals), with a recommended series of 4 to 6 sessions and 1 to 2 maintenance sessions a year (Phoenix Skin). Average course cost calculated at the midpoint of $400 per session across 5 sessions, with maintenance calculated at 1 session a year at $400. Accessed October 2026.
**Results based on subject self-assessment scores submitted 12 weeks post treatment protocol (12 weeks treating 5x per week on medium or high setting). n=87. [See this study]
†Based on average US costs per session for ablative and non-ablative laser skin resurfacing, American Society of Plastic Surgeons data, via CareCredit. Recommended sessions from the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group (ablative) and CareCredit (non-ablative). Average course costs calculated as average cost per session multiplied by the recommended number of sessions. Figures rounded to the nearest $50. Accessed October 2026.