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Fraxel re:store™Laser
We are born with smooth, baby like skin. As we go through life, our skin is subject to many experiences that make it less than perfect.
Time, heredity and gravity work against us. Sun exposure, acne and smoking also take their toll, adversely affecting the health of our skin and our appearance as well. We notice the development of fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots, scars and sagging of the skin. The skin lacks luster and the complexion may become sallow.
Until recently, our ability to reverse these signs of aging and sun damage was limited to technologies that had high complication rates and significant down-time.
After years of research by a team of world renowned experts in the field, the field of fractional resurfacing and the Fraxel Laser introduced. This revolutionary technology is able to take years off your appearance. The fine lines around the eyes will noticeably fade. So will the brown spots caused by aging and sun exposure. The skin will become softer, smoother and fresher. All with minimal or no down-time! |
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How does Fraxel work?
The Fraxel is an FDA cleared laser which produces thousands of tiny columns of microscopic treatment zones in your skin , leaving the surrounding skin unaffected. This “fractional” treatment approach allows the skin to heal much faster than if all the skin was treated at once. Following each treatment, the body’s natural healing process creates new healthy tissue to replace skin imperfections.
This laser refines the skin in a precisely controlled fashion. A treatment course consists of 3-5 procedures, spaced two to four weeks apart. The Fraxel Laser produces a gentle remodeling of collagen under your skin’s surface. Improvements in your appearance will continue for six months, or more.
Microscopic, microthermal zones of treatment
What are the indications of Fraxel?
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Fine lines and moderate wrinkles |
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Irregular skin texture |
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Areas of skin discoloration, sun and age spots and hyperpigmentation 4) Melasma |
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Acne scarring |
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Surgical scars |
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Enlarged pores |
What are the benefits one can expect?
The benefits include smoother, fresher, younger appearing skin with less lines and wrinkles. The skin will become tighter and those brown spots will be less noticeable. The benefits will continue to improve for several months after the treatment.
What areas of the body can be treated with Fraxel?
Fraxel can be used on the face, neck, chest, hands and arms.
What is the treatment like?
We begin by imaging your skin with the Visia Complexion Analysis System, a computerized digital imaging system that establishes your baseline image and can identify abnormalities in the skin that are not yet apparent to the naked eye.
The face is then cleansed and a topical anesthetic is applied for 45-60 minutes. During the treatment, the hand piece of the laser is guided across the skin’s surface in a precise and predetermined fashion, based on the specific goals of the treatment. A special cooling device will blow chilled air across the skin as it is being treated. There may be some slight discomfort at times, which patients describe as a prickling sensation but the treatment is generally well tolerated. This portion of the procedure takes approximately 30 minutes. The skin is cleansed before you leave and a sunscreen/moisturizer is applied.
What will I feel and look like following the treatment?
 Most patients experience a sunburn type sensation following the treatment which can lasts for ninety minutes. No pain medicine is required. The skin will have a pinkish tone for several days and mild swelling that may last a day or two. These are completely normal signs and reflect the healing process that is underway. There is no oozing, crusting or bleeding. Some flaking may occur but extensive peeling is not expected. The skin may develop a bronzed appearance which may last for several weeks. Moisturizers are helpful post treatment and the use of sunscreen (30-60 SPF sun block) is very important.
Fraxel Media Pieces:
• Fraxel Patient Experience Video 30 wmv megabytes
• FOX 5 National NEWS: Cystic Acne: New therapy using Fraxel Laser. Sept 2006
• CBS 5 PM National News: Stretch marks, innovative treatment at Reflections. June 2006
• WB 11 News: Post Pregnancy Tune up May 2006
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