FRAXEL™ LASER TREATMENTS

WHAT IS FRAXEL™ LASER TREATMENT?

FRAXEL™ is a type of non-ablative laser treatment that will improve skin wrinkles, texture, and pigmentation by delivering thousands of microscopic laser spots to the skin surface. Non-ablative laser treatments carry less risk of injury but require several treatments over an extended period of time. The FRAXEL™ offers the benefits of ablative techniques without the extended recovery time. FRAXEL™ laser treatments produce tiny, microscopic sites of thermal treatment separated by areas of unaffected healthy tissue. The unaffected areas promote healing to the outer skin layers. At the same time the deep tissues are affected to remodel the collagen network resulting in cosmetic improvement.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?

A gradual remodeling of the collagen network has been noted after 3 to 5 treatments that are spaced 4 to 5 weeks apart. Over a period of months an improvement in the appearance of sun-damaged skin, skin wrinkles, and skin texture has been noted.

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PATIENT BENEFITS

The FRAXEL™ laser treatment offers benefits of quick healing and minimal to no recovery time. Side effects are minimal and typically involve minor swelling and/or redness. The swelling, if any, should subside within a day and the redness over a period of several days. Make-up can be applied immediately following the treatment and return to routine activities. No oozing or crusting has occurred. Treatment is well tolerated and feels like a prickling sensation. Topical anesthetic ointment is applied to reduce any discomfort that may be experienced.