SmartX

Experience overall skin transformation with our SmartX treatment that utilizes fractional CO2 laser to deliver immediate tightening and resurfacing.

This groundbreaking technology penetrates deeply into the skin’s layers, stimulating collagen production, smoothing stubborn scars, and restoring a youthful radiance to your tone, texture, and colour.

The smartest yet fastest laser treatment — treat your skin’s colour, texture, and tone, all at once.

What Makes SmartX Unique?

SmartX treatment is a novel combination of fractional CO2 technology and a high-speed computer scanner that delivers precise micro laser pulses to the skin’s deep layers. SmartX, unlike traditional lasers, uses a 10.6µm wavelength in a controlled airbrush mode for safe yet dramatic skin renewal.

The best part about SmartX technology is that it addresses all three skin parameters: tone, texture, and colour. Most notably, patients experience immediate skin improvement, which continues for 3-6 months.

Who Is It For?

The SmartX laser treatment is suitable for individuals with:

• Anti-Aging concerns
• Sun damage and pigmentation
• Enlarged pores
• Busy schedules
• Multiple skin concerns

The Number of Sessions You’ll Need

While you will notice visible results immediately following your first SmartX session, the benefits will continue to develop and improve over the next 3-6 months. For the most comprehensive and dramatic results, we recommend a series of treatments through our Transform Skin Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the downtime for SmartX treatment?

Although patients can return to their regular schedules right after the treatment, they may experience mild redness or skin flaking for 3-4 days.

Is SmartX laser treatment safe for all skin types?

Yes, SmartX is a suitable skin rejuvenation treatment for all skin types. Since the treatment is customizable, our doctors can tailor it to your lifestyle needs and skin type.

Is the treatment painful?

We use a special anesthetic numbing cream to reduce sensation and discomfort.

How does fractional laser improve acne scars?

Fractional laser delivers energy in a grid of microscopic columns through the skin, leaving surrounding tissue intact. In the treated columns, the energy triggers a controlled wound-healing response — new collagen is produced and the skin remodels from the inside. Over multiple sessions, this progressively replaces scarred, irregular skin architecture with smoother, more even tissue. The fractional approach allows meaningful results with manageable downtime.

What types of acne scars respond best to fractional laser?

Fractional laser produces the best results for rolling scars and boxcar scars, which are the most common types of acne scarring on Asian skin. Ice pick scars, which are narrow and deep, may require additional treatments such as subcision or punch techniques. Your SW1 doctor will assess your scar types during consultation and recommend the most appropriate treatment combination.

How many Smartx sessions do I need for acne scars?

Acne scar improvement with fractional laser is a gradual process. A course of 3 to 5 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart is typically recommended. Results continue to develop for up to 3 months after each session as collagen remodelling progresses. Patience and consistency are key to achieving the best outcomes.

Is there downtime after Smartx fractional laser?

Fractional laser treatment involves more downtime than gentle lasers. After Smartx, patients typically experience redness, swelling, and a bronzed or grid-like texture on the skin for 3 to 7 days while the micro-treatment zones heal. Most patients resume normal activities within 5 to 7 days. Planning treatment ahead of any important social commitments is recommended.

Is fractional laser safe for Asian skin?

Fractional laser can be safely and effectively used on Asian skin when the appropriate laser type, wavelength, and energy settings are selected. At SW1 Clinic, our doctors are experienced in treating Asian skin tones and calibrate Smartx treatment parameters to minimise the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation while achieving meaningful scar improvement.

Can Smartx be combined with other acne scar treatments?

Yes. Fractional laser is often most effective as part of a combination approach to acne scar treatment. It may be combined with subcision for tethered scars, dermal fillers for depressed scars, or other laser modalities for comprehensive improvement. Your SW1 doctor will design a personalised acne scar treatment plan during your consultation.