Fractional
Laser Resurfacing Information
Fractional Laser Resurfacing is a new technique that
can deliver results similar to those of deep chemical
peels without any of the associated side effects. Peels
as well as some other cosmetic procedures, while their
end results are always extraordinary, they require a
lengthy period of down time and discomfort associated
with healing. Fractional Resurfacing is an easy, pain-free
way to achieve the same results in a fraction of the
time.
Fractional Laser Resurfacing uses the Fraxel Laser
which works by treating only a small fraction of the
skin at a time. The laser distributes microscopically
spaced laser spots into the skin while simultaneously
protecting normal healthy skin between the spots that
are treated. The laser acts as a skin damaging agent,
it damages the collagen underneath the already damaged
skin. By doing this, the deep tissue skin cells around
each treated area act as walls that close in the treated
skin and rapidly heal it. This treatment is effective
because the skin cells that are not treated use their
healthy collagen cells in order to quickly heal the
damaged skin. This results in healthier, smoother, younger
looking skin.
Each session treats about 20% of the skin so patients
usually require 4 to 6 treatments in order to treat
100% of the skin. Each treatment lasts for about a half
an hour and can take place anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks
apart. Fractional Laser Resurfacing can treat areas of the
face, neck, chest and hands. It has been known to treat
sun spots, sun-damaged skin, age spots, wrinkles, acne
scarring and redness caused by rosacea.
Fractional Laser Resurfacing requires no significant down-time.
Any discomfort caused by the procedure is minimal and
recovery does not require the need for pain medication.
Improvement in skin appearance is evident after the
first treatment, but optimum results will not be achieved
until all of the treatments are completed.
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