Fraxel® Laser Treatment
What It Is & Why It’s Different:
RELIANT FRAXEL® LASER TREATMENT IS A BREAKTHROUGH AESTHETIC SOLUTION BASED ON A NEW SCIENCE OF “FRACTIONAL” SKIN REPAIR.
Fraxel Laser Treatment is a new category of anti-aging medicine that provides the positive results of new-generation skin resurfacing without the downtime and risks associated with traditional abrasive treatment methods.
• The advanced Fraxel laser treats only a very small fraction of skin at a time without breaking the skin’s protective outer barrier. This is in contrast to traditional resurfacing techniques that remove the entire top layer of damaged skin and are associated with oozing, crusting and a lengthy recovery period.
• This innovative approach repairs damaged skin by leaving each treatment area surrounded by healthy tissue, promoting rapid healing with minimal negative side effects and no lengthy downtime or need for general anesthesia.
How It Works
FRAXEL® LASER TREATMENT REPAIRS AGING AND SUN-DAMAGED SKIN – PIXEL BY PIXEL, SPOT BY SPOT.
Think of a digital photo that is comprised of thousands of pixels. Now, imagine damaged skin that is delicately repaired, pixel by pixel, spot by spot. That's the principle behind Fraxel Laser Treatment.
• The Fraxel laser passes through the top layer of skin like light through glass, reaching into the dermis below to create thousands of tiny, microscopic areas of thermal damage that stimulate the body’s own wound healing response, notably new collagen production and replacement of damaged skin surfaces with new epidermal skin.
• The penetrating wavelengths of Fraxel Laser Treatment resurface damaged skin, reduce periorbital wrinkles and correct pigmented lesions such as age spots and sun spots as your skin gradually becomes softer, smoother and fresher.
• In contrast to non-ablative treatments, Fraxel Laser Treatment is like digital modification that rebuilds a picture, pixel by pixel, by creating new epidermal skin.
Why It Is Better
FRAXEL® LASER TREATMENT PROVIDES PHYSICIANS A GENTLE AND INTELLIGENT TREATMENT APPROACH TO FAST,REMARKABLE RESULTS WITH MINIMAL DOWNTIME AND MAXIMUM SAFETY.
• Similar to the technique of editing a digital photograph, Fraxel Laser Treatment works on thousands of areas of skin that are so tiny, they are invisible to the naked eye. Each microscopic treatment area remains surrounded by living tissue that is affected by the laser in a special way. Approximately 20 to 25 percent of total skin area is treated and destroyed in each treatment. The fact that the remaining 75 to 80 percent of the patient’s own untreated tissue is stimulated by the laser to rapidly repair the treated areas and produce the overall appearance of natural and healthylooking skin is a novel treatment concept.
• FLT also reaches deep into the dermis to stimulate collagen remodeling in the skin layers below. In this way, the body’s natural healing process creates new, healthy tissue to replace skin imperfections 
Top Attributes:
FRAXEL® LASER TREATMENT IS SAFE, SPEEDY AND WELL-TOLERATED.
It is performed using topical anesthesia in the doctor’s office. A typical facial treatment is completed in about 30 minutes.
• Results are predictable
• Virtually every patient experiences noticeable cosmetic enhancement
• Improvement is immediate with ongoing and cumulative positive changes
The Rewards:
FRAXEL® LASER TREATMENT PROVIDES MANY PATIENT ADVANTAGES:
• FLT offers a non-invasive solution for aging skin.
• FLT does not require major downtime or recovery period.
• Results are typically achieved in an average of 3 to 5 treatment sessions spaced about 2 to 4 weeks apart.
• FLT is discreet, providing a natural and younger looking appearance.
The Proof:
STUDIES SHOW THAT FRAXEL® LASER TREATMENT OFFERS MANY CLINICAL BENEFITS.
FLT is cleared by the FDA for skin resurfacing, to reduce periorbital wrinkles and to improve pigmented lesions, including melasma, age spots and sun spots.
Preparing for Treatment
Fraxel Laser Treatment can be performed right in our office. The treatment area will be thoroughly cleansed prior to the procedure. Next, topical anesthesia is applied and then wiped off after it has taken effect, usually in about an hour. OptiGuide Blue, an FDA certified watersoluble tint, is applied to the treatment area to highlight the contours of the skin. The colored tint is washed off after treatment.
What Happens After Treatment
You will experience a mild sunburn sensation for 1-2 hours after treatment. Redness and swelling will vary depending upon your skin and the treatment. Swelling generally resolves in 2-3 days. Your skin will have a pinkish tone for 5-7 days, which is a normal sign that skin is healing deeply.
You may apply make-up or shave soon after treatment. Some patients are able to return to routine activites, including work and social obligations, the same day of treatment. Others require a little more time, depending upon their skin condition and treatment. Please consult your physician to understand how Fraxel Laser Treatment will fit into your schedule.
New epidermal skin develops immediately, within 24 hours. This process of skin repair involves:
Bronzing: Your skin will have a bronze appearance for 3 to 14 days, depending on the treatment level.
Flaking: Your skin will naturally and vigorously exfoliate as the reorganized skin replaces dead tissue. Flaking is similar to a minor sunburn, but without pain. Use of a moisturizer will mask the appearance of flaking.
Sunscreen: Use sunscreen at least twice daily to protect your skin from sun exposure during the healing phase and for several months after treatment. For added protection from sunlight, use wide-brimmed hats.
Over the following weeks and months, the body repairs the deeper dermal tissues that have been affected by Fraxel Laser Treatment, producing beneficial changes that continue to improve over the next 2 to 3 months.
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