Fractional Laser Resurfacing for Wrinkles
Using a new procedure called fractional photothermolysis, we are now able to dramatically improve skin texture, smooth out acne scars, improve pigmentation problems such as Melasma and brown spots, and reduce fine to moderate lines and wrinkles in just a few treatments with minimal or no downtime.
Using the FRACTIONAL Laser we can stimulate regeneration of the deeper collagen and elastin tissues while resurfacing about 20% of your skin’s surface with each treatment. The FRACTIONAL Laser remodels the collagen within the skin without harming your skin’s surface, while producing smoother, fresher, younger-looking skin with minimal or no downtime. The FRACTIONAL Laser provides all of the improvements associated with ablative laser procedures but without any significant interference with daily activities.
What is the treatment like?
First, the area to be treated is cleansed. For your comfort, a topical anesthetic ointment is applied to the treatment area. The anesthetic requires 15-20 minutes to take full effect. The doctor performs your treatment using the computer’s hand piece. The hand piece is gently guided across the skin like an airbrush painting your skin with micro-treatments beneath the surface of your skin. Treatments normally take about 20-25 minutes.
How does it work?
The FRACTIONAL Laser is specially designed to alter only portions of the target skin tissue. Think of it as digital tissue editing. The FRACTIONAL Laser creates multiple, microscopic, subsurface thermal treatments. Together these micro-treatments cause a change in the collagen and elastin which gradually improves the appearance of your aging and sun-damaged skin. It also results in a healing process with very little, if any, downtime.
In addition, the FRACTIONAL Laser penetrates to a very precise, controlled depth, making the procedure safe and predictable, while reducing the risk of scarring or pigmentation problems.
Why choose FRACTIONAL Laser Treatments?
• FRACTIONAL Laser Treatments minimize the risk for causing bruising, bleeding, crusting or scarring.
• FRACTIONAL Laser Treatments provide a level of control that cannot be achieved with any other lasers.
• FRACTIONAL Laser Treatments require little, if any, recovery time.
• How many treatments will I need?
Most indications seem to respond after only 3-6 treatments spaced about 7 to 28 days apart. The FRACTIONAL Laser produces a gradual remodeling of collagen under your skin’s surface. Improvements in the appearance of your skin will continue for up to six months or more.
How will I look following my treatments?
Following FRACTIONAL Laser Treatments, fine lines around your eyes and mouth will fade away; uneven pigmentation and brown spots caused by the sun will also fade away. Side effects are minimal and generally consist of a mild “sunburn” and some swelling. The swelling normally subsides in a day or so, while some redness may last for several days. Make-up can be resumed immediately and you may return to all routine activities.
