The Fraxel® laser treatment is a safe and effective procedure to resurface aging and sun-damaged skin. This novel fractional approach to laser skin treatment represents a new science and category of cosmetic skin surgery that offers patients the positive results of ablative resurfacing with the low impact benefits of non ablative therapies. Unlike old ablative lasers that remove the top layer of skin, the Fraxel® procedure produces tiny, microscopic sites of thermal impact separated by areas of unaffected, healthy tissue. The spared healthy tissue between treatment zones contains viable cells that promote rapid healing of the outer skin layers. The Fraxel® laser was granted market approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for skin resurfacing procedures in 2005 and was improved in 2007.

Fraxel® offers the benefits of speedy healing and minimal to no downtime for each of the 3-5 treatments. Side effects are minimal and typically involve swelling and redness. Mild swelling should subside within a day or so, and redness usually fades over several days. Patients can apply make-up immediately after treatment and return to routine activities. There is limited, if any, risk of infection or scarring. No oozing or crusting of the skin has occurred.

For patients who undergo a cosmetic procedure to reduce the telltale signs of aging, their face may look years younger, but their untreated hands, neck, shoulders and chest often tell a different story. That’s because in the past, there was no effective treatment to improve aging skin other than the face. The Fraxel® laser, with its proven track record in fractional resurfacing of photo damaged skin, is being used successfully as a full-body resurfacing treatment.

Treatment is well tolerated. A topical anesthetic ointment is applied prior to treatment to help with discomfort. Patients continue to notice improvements in the treatment sites for up to 3 months. Our patients report high satisfaction with their Fraxel® laser treatment.
 

• Skin resurfacing
• Mild swelling less than 48 hours
• Redness for a few days
• Makeup may be applised immediately