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Fraxel re:store™
Fraxel is a non ablative method of resurfacing the skin. Simply put, fractional resurfacing breaks up the laser energy into beams that only treat a portion of the skin’s surface. Beams send microscopic columns of energy into the skin that destroy the tissue and the subsequent healing produces fresh skin that looks and feels softer and smoother. Like light through glass, the non ablative Fraxel laser passes through the top layer of skin, reaching into the dermis below stimulating collagen production and creating new skin.
This delivery system dramatically reduces the downtime as compared with non-fractional lasers (ablative) since only a portion of the skin is affected with each treatment. Treatments take approximately 30 minutes. Topical anesthetic are all that is required to soothe the discomfort. You may have redness for 2-3 days and swelling for up to 5 days. Multiple sessions are typically required to address the problems such as dyspigmentation or acne scarring. The skin tones and appearance of scars improve. – actually healing from the inside out.
What conditions does Fraxel re:store treat?
- Fine wrinkles around the eyes
- Acne scars
- Sun damage
- Age spots
- Poor texture and uneven pigmentation
- Melasma (brown mask of pregnancy)
- Surgical scars such as C section
Fraxel is not just for those seeking to correct skin flaws due to aging. Younger patients benefit from treatment for acne, discoloration and pigmentation post pregnancy and many congenital skin conditions such as rosacea.
The real “beauty” of Fraxel lies in the fact that it treats all skin types, including those of color. In addition it can be used on the chest, neck and hands—areas often the victim of sun damage and aging.
Lasers are not a substitute when a more invasive procedure is indicated, but can be used in conjunction with facial rejuvenation surgery to fix imperfections on the skin’s surface for a better overall result.
Tidbit:
Never undergo laser treatment with a tan—either from the sun or a bottle. Why? The laser light is attracted to pigmented skin and could cause complications. |
