UltraClear Laser in Ashland, OR
Here’s something most laser pages won’t tell you: the biggest barrier to getting the skin resurfacing results you want isn’t the laser itself. It’s the recovery. The redness that lasts for weeks. The peeling. The hiding. The “I told my coworkers I’m working remotely this week” excuse. Most people who would genuinely benefit from laser resurfacing talk themselves out of it because the downtime feels like too much.
That’s the problem UltraClear was built to solve.
UltraClear is a 2910nm cold ablation fiber laser by Acclaro Medical — the first of its kind in the world. It resurfaces your skin with a fraction of the heat that traditional lasers generate, which means less inflammation, faster healing, and results that used to require a week of hiding now require a weekend. Or less. Depending on how deep you want to go.
And that’s the part that makes this device genuinely different from anything else in our treatment room: you choose the intensity. Five treatment modes, one device. From a lunchtime skin refresh you can wear makeup over the next day to deep scar revision that produces the kind of dramatic improvement that makes people ask what you did. Your provider matches the mode to your skin, your goals, and your schedule — not the other way around.
What Makes Cold Ablation Different
Every laser resurfacing treatment works by creating controlled injury in the skin — triggering your body’s healing response to build new collagen, new elastin, and new healthy tissue. The difference between lasers is how much collateral damage they create in the process.
Traditional CO2 lasers operate at 10,600nm. At that wavelength, the laser energy penetrates deep into the skin before being fully absorbed. Heat spreads laterally into surrounding tissue — tissue you didn’t want to treat. That thermal spread is what causes the prolonged redness, the extended inflammation, the weeks-long recovery, and the elevated risk of complications like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
UltraClear operates at 2910nm — a wavelength that water absorbs three to four times more efficiently than CO2. What that means in practice: the energy is absorbed almost instantly at the treatment site. The tissue vaporizes before heat has time to spread. Your skin gets the resurfacing effect without the thermal collateral damage that makes traditional laser recovery so burdensome.
This is what “cold ablation” actually means. Not that there’s no heat — but that the heat is so precisely controlled and so rapidly absorbed that surrounding tissue stays cool while the treatment zone gets exactly the energy it needs. Less heat in the wrong places. Faster healing. Lower risk. Better experience.
The result? You get the skin remodeling benefits of laser resurfacing with a recovery timeline that actually fits your life.
Five Treatment Modes, One Device
This is where UltraClear really separates itself. Most laser devices do one thing at one intensity. UltraClear does five — and your provider selects the right mode for your skin, your concern, and how much downtime you’re willing to trade for more dramatic results.
3DMIRACL — The Lunchtime Treatment
The lightest mode. Cold fractional ablation limited to the very outermost layer of your skin. Addresses dull tone, fine texture, enlarged pores, and that general “my skin just doesn’t glow anymore” feeling. Most patients describe the sensation as warm — not painful. No numbing required for many patients. Recovery is measured in hours, not days. You could do this on your lunch break and go back to the office with slightly pink skin that resolves by evening.
This is the mode for maintenance. For the patient who wants to keep her skin looking its best between more intensive treatments. For the woman who’s been curious about laser but isn’t ready to commit to any downtime at all.
Clear+ — Moderate Resurfacing
Deeper penetration targeting the full epidermal layer. This is where you start seeing real improvement in fine lines, age spots, early acne scarring, and uneven pigmentation. Expect two to five days of redness and light peeling — manageable, and most patients are comfortable with mineral makeup by day three.
Clear+ is the sweet spot for many of our patients. Enough depth to produce visible change. Enough restraint to keep recovery reasonable. If your skin has moderate sun damage or texture concerns and you can spare a long weekend, this is often where your provider starts.
Ultra — Deep Collagen Remodeling
Now we’re reaching the mid-dermis. Ultra mode uses UltraClear’s proprietary 3DIntelliPulse technology to deposit controlled energy at multiple depths in a single pass — stimulating collagen and elastin production deep in the skin where the structural proteins live. This mode addresses deeper wrinkles, significant sun damage, mild skin laxity, and the kind of texture changes that lighter treatments can’t reach.
Recovery is similar to Clear+ — two to five days — because the cold ablation technology keeps thermal damage contained even at deeper treatment depths. That’s the UltraClear advantage: deeper results without proportionally deeper recovery.
UltraClear — Combined Resurfacing + Remodeling
The mode that gives the device its name. UltraClear mode combines Clear+ surface resurfacing with Ultra deep collagen remodeling in a single session. You get immediate surface improvement (smoother texture, more even tone) and long-term structural remodeling (firmer, tighter, healthier skin) in one treatment instead of two.
Expect three to seven days of recovery. This is the mode for patients who want comprehensive results and are willing to invest a week of downtime to get them. For many concerns, one UltraClear-mode session delivers what would take multiple sessions at lighter settings.
Laser-Coring — Deep Scar Revision
The most intensive mode we offer. Laser-Coring removes microscopic columns of damaged tissue from the deep dermis, triggering a profound wound-healing response that rebuilds skin from the inside out. This mode targets deep acne scars, deep wrinkles, and significant textural damage that no lighter treatment can adequately address.
Five to seven days of meaningful recovery. This isn’t a lunchtime treatment — it’s the treatment for patients who’ve tried lighter approaches and need something more. The results are dramatic, and for the concerns it addresses, it’s often the treatment that finally makes the difference.
What UltraClear Treats
The reason one device can address so many concerns is the mode architecture — your provider matches the depth and intensity to what your skin actually needs.
Fine lines and wrinkles. From the first creases around your eyes to deeper lines that have settled in around your mouth and forehead. Lighter modes address early lines; deeper modes remodel the collagen that’s lost its structure.
Acne scars. This is one of the most common reasons patients seek us out for UltraClear — and it’s where the deeper modes shine. Rolling scars, boxcar scars, and textural irregularities that microneedling alone hasn’t fully resolved. If you’ve been living with acne scars and nothing has been enough, the conversation should include UltraClear.
Sun damage and age spots. Years of UV exposure leave hyperpigmentation, leathery texture, and uneven tone. UltraClear breaks down excess pigment and stimulates healthy cell turnover to replace damaged tissue. Clear+ mode is often all it takes for moderate sun damage.
Dull, rough texture. That overall flatness — the skin that doesn’t reflect light the way it used to. Even the lightest 3DMIRACL mode makes a noticeable difference here, and deeper modes amplify it.
Enlarged pores. Collagen remodeling tightens the tissue around pores, making them visibly smaller. This is a consistent surprise benefit our patients report.
Mild skin laxity. Early looseness that’s not enough for a surgical conversation but is definitely more than a serum can address. Ultra and UltraClear modes stimulate the deep structural proteins that determine skin firmness.
Surgical and traumatic scars. Not just acne — any scar that’s healed but left visible texture or discoloration. Laser-Coring mode is particularly effective for deeper scars.
What Your Treatment Looks Like
Before you come in. Avoid retinoids and active exfoliants for one to two weeks. If you have a history of cold sores, let your provider know — a preventive antiviral may be prescribed. No elaborate prep otherwise. Arrive with clean skin.
Getting comfortable. For 3DMIRACL, many patients don’t need numbing at all — it’s that comfortable. For Clear+ and deeper modes, we apply topical numbing cream and let it sit for about 30 minutes. NitroNox is available for any mode if you want to be fully relaxed.
The treatment. Your provider selects the mode, adjusts the depth and energy settings for your specific skin, and begins. The laser handpiece moves across the treatment area in a controlled pattern. Most patients describe the sensation as warm to spicy, depending on the mode. Full face takes 20 to 45 minutes depending on the treatment depth.
Immediately after. Your skin will be pink to red depending on the mode — from “light sunburn” for 3DMIRACL to “I clearly had something done” for Laser-Coring. We apply soothing products and walk you through your aftercare.
Recovery by Mode
| Mode | What you’ll see | Social downtime | Back to normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMIRACL | Mild pinkness, warmth | Hours | Same day |
| Clear+ | Redness, light peeling | 2-5 days | ~1 week |
| Ultra | Redness, swelling, peeling | 2-5 days | ~1 week |
| UltraClear | More pronounced redness, peeling | 3-7 days | 1-2 weeks |
| Laser-Coring | Significant redness, swelling, peeling | 5-7 days | 2 weeks |
UltraClear Before and After
Results from UltraClear treatments at Illume Aesthetics. Each patient received a customized treatment plan based on their specific concerns.
The improvements you see are real, unretouched results from actual patients. Every face is different, and results vary based on skin type, concern severity, and treatment mode selected. Your provider will set realistic expectations during your consultation.
How UltraClear Compares
If you’re researching laser options, you’ve probably seen a few names. Here’s how UltraClear fits in — honestly.
vs. Traditional CO2 lasers — Traditional CO2 (10,600nm) produces dramatic resurfacing results but with significant thermal spread, prolonged redness (often weeks to months), and higher complication risk. UltraClear’s 2910nm wavelength absorbs 3-4x more efficiently, delivering comparable or superior resurfacing with dramatically faster healing and lower risk — especially for patients who aren’t Fitzpatrick I-II. If you’ve been told you need CO2 laser resurfacing but the recovery has been holding you back, UltraClear may be the path that gets you there.
vs. Fraxel — Fraxel is a non-ablative fractional laser (1550nm/1927nm) that treats skin without removing tissue. More sessions needed, very manageable recovery. UltraClear is ablative — it removes microscopic tissue columns — but with cold ablation technology that keeps recovery remarkably brief for the level of results it delivers. Clinical studies show comparable patient outcomes from both approaches. The choice depends on your goals: if you want gentler, more gradual improvement, our Nordlys Frax is excellent. If you want more dramatic results in fewer sessions, UltraClear is the conversation. → Learn more about fractional laser resurfacing (Fraxel alternative)
vs. Microneedling — Microneedling creates collagen stimulation through mechanical micro-injuries. Excellent for mild to moderate concerns with minimal downtime. UltraClear adds laser energy — deeper tissue interaction, more dramatic collagen remodeling, faster visible results. For patients who’ve plateaued with microneedling, UltraClear is the next step up.
The honest answer about all of these: they’re tools, not competitors. Some patients benefit from one. Some benefit from combining them across a treatment plan. Our job is to match the right technology to your skin — not to sell you the most expensive option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UltraClear laser?
UltraClear is a 2910nm cold ablation fiber laser manufactured by Acclaro Medical — the first of its kind. It resurfaces skin by vaporizing microscopic columns of tissue with dramatically less heat than traditional lasers, which means faster healing and lower risk of complications. It offers five clinical treatment modes ranging from a no-downtime “lunchtime” refresh to deep scar revision, all in one device. FDA cleared for skin resurfacing, wrinkles, acne scars, pigmentation, and more.
How much does UltraClear laser treatment cost?
Treatment cost depends on the mode, the area treated, and your customized plan. For perspective: a surgical facelift — which addresses some of the same concerns UltraClear can treat non-surgically — starts at $20,000 and requires weeks of recovery. UltraClear delivers meaningful results at a fraction of that investment with days of downtime, not weeks. IllumèNaughty Beauty Bank members receive their discount on laser treatments. Your provider will walk you through exact pricing during your consultation.
What’s the difference between UltraClear and CO2 laser?
The biggest difference is the wavelength and how your skin handles it. Traditional CO2 lasers (10,600nm) deposit energy that spreads into surrounding tissue, causing extended inflammation and longer recovery. UltraClear (2910nm) is absorbed 3-4 times more efficiently by tissue water, so the resurfacing happens with dramatically less thermal spread. Same caliber of results. Significantly faster healing. Lower risk — especially for patients with medium skin tones who face higher hyperpigmentation risk with traditional CO2.
What’s the difference between UltraClear and Fraxel?
Fraxel is a non-ablative fractional laser — it heats tissue without removing it. UltraClear is an ablative fractional laser — it removes microscopic tissue columns. Different mechanisms, but clinical studies show comparable patient outcomes for most concerns. UltraClear’s advantage is adjustable intensity: its lightest mode (3DMIRACL) has virtually no downtime, while its deepest mode (Laser-Coring) produces results typically associated with aggressive ablative resurfacing — all in one device.
How many UltraClear sessions do I need?
It depends on the mode and the concern. For 3DMIRACL maintenance: monthly sessions are common. For Clear+ or Ultra: one to three sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart. For UltraClear or Laser-Coring mode: many patients see dramatic improvement in a single session. Your provider will map out a treatment plan based on your skin assessment and goals.
What’s the recovery like?
Entirely mode-dependent — that’s the point. 3DMIRACL: hours of mild pinkness. Clear+: two to five days of redness and light peeling. Ultra and UltraClear mode: three to seven days. Laser-Coring: five to seven days of meaningful recovery. Your provider will recommend the mode that balances the results you want with the recovery you can manage.
Is UltraClear safe for darker skin tones?
UltraClear’s cold ablation technology dramatically reduces the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation compared to traditional CO2 lasers — the complication that has historically made aggressive laser resurfacing risky for darker skin. It’s FDA cleared and confirmed safe for Fitzpatrick skin types I through IV. Your provider will evaluate your specific skin type and select the appropriate mode and settings. We’d rather adjust the approach than put your skin at risk.
What is 3DMIRACL?
3DMIRACL is UltraClear’s lightest treatment mode — a superficial cold fractional ablation that targets the outermost skin layer. It improves tone, fine texture, and pore size with virtually zero downtime. Most patients describe it as warm rather than painful, and many don’t need numbing cream. Think of it as a clinical skin refresh you can fit into a lunch hour and repeat monthly as maintenance between more intensive treatments.
One Device. Every Level of Results You Might Want.
That’s the real story of UltraClear. Not a single treatment at a single intensity — but a complete spectrum of skin resurfacing in one device, calibrated to your skin, your concerns, and your life.
Whether you want a gentle glow-up you can fit between meetings or a deep reset that finally addresses the scars and texture you’ve been carrying for years — it starts with the same conversation.
Call us: (541) 631-8387
Visit us: 993 Siskiyou Blvd Suite 1, Ashland, OR 97520