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Fraxel Laser




The revolutionary FRAXELTM Laser Treatment produces thousands of tiny but deep columns of treatment in your skin, known as microthermal treatment zones. This treatment eliminates old epidermal pigmented cells (also known as sun spots and age spots). It also penetrates deeply into the dermis. Just as important, though, are the areas of skin the FRAXEL laser leaves untouched. For every microthermal zone the laser targets and treats intensively, it leaves the surrounding tissue unaffected and intact. This fractional treatment allows the skin to heal much faster than if the entire area was treated at once, using the body's natural healing process to create new, healthy tissue to replace skin imperfections, including wrinkles.

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Clinical studies suggest that an effective treatment regime is three to five sessions usually a small period of time apart. However, treatment plans can be very flexible and effective, even spaced by weeks if that best meets the need. By design, each treatment session targets about 15% of the skin's surface, depending on the clinical parameters selected. Results are immediate and progressive. Optimal improvement is usually visible in about two to three months.

The FRAXELTM Laser Treatment can be performed right in our office using topical anesthetics and blocks. The treatment area will be thoroughly cleansed prior to the procedure. OptiGuide Blue, a FDA certified water-soluble tint, is applied to the treatment area to highlight the contours of the skin. Then, an anesthetic ointment and other blocks may be applied. The colored tint is washed off after treatment.

What Happens After Treatment?

The patient will experience a mild sunburn sensation for about an hour and then virtually no discomfort. The skin will have a pinkish tone for five to seven days. This is a normal sign that skin is healing deeply. Swelling is mild and generally resolves in two to three days. The patient may apply make-up or shave soon after treatment. Typically patients can return to work the following day.

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New epidermal skin develops immediately, within 24 hours. This process of skin repair involves:

Bronzing

Your skin will have a bronze appearance that lasts anywhere from three to fourteen days, depending on the treatment level.

Flaking

Your skin will naturally and vigorously exfoliate as the reorganized epidermal skin replaces dead tissue. Flaking, is similar to that of minor sunburn, but without the associated pain. Use of a moisturizer will mask the appearance of flaking.

Sunscreen

The patient should use sunscreen to protect the skin from sun exposure during the healing phase. Applying a moisturizing sun block with an SPF of at least 30-plus is recommended.