Fraxel Laser Therapy

It can if we don’t numb you! All kidding aside, we numb our patients with a specially formulated compounded numbing cream for up to one hour prior to treatment. Once your skin is numb, you can tolerate this treatment pretty comfortably even if we decide to use higher energy levels. Additionally, the laser has integrated cooling for patient comfort to make the procedure more comfortable.

This is a really common question. It depends on what we are trying to treat, the age of your skin, ethnic and lifestyle factors, as well as the results you’re hoping to accomplish. Based on these factors we will vary the treatment and the energy levels during each treatment. During our consultation we can discuss all your goals and come up with the best way to deliver the energy to your skin to produce the optimal results.

Fraxel treats wrinkles, age spots, sun spots, melasma, actinic keratosis, skin resurfacing and scars. It is very Versatile and effective. There are over 50 medical publications, and over 1 million treatments using Fraxel laser on a variety of conditions on all skin types anywhere on the body.

One can only wish! Acne is considered a medical condition. However, insurance companies do not consider the scars left from acne a medical condition, but rather a cosmetic problem. Fortunately, we have many ways to try to achieve great results while keeping the patients’ budget in mind!

You’ll typically have three to five sessions of non-ablative fractional treatments, performed four weeks apart. Your skin’s appearance and health will gradually improve over the next three months follow your treatment.

Of course! You can even take showers and maintain proper hygiene. The key is to use gentle cleanser and to avoid any harsh chemicals or aggressive scrubbing. Treat your skin as if you were a newborn!

All lasers carry the risk of scarring, discoloration, and burning. This is why it is important to trust your dermatologist, and follow all proper precautions as advised! We take every measure to prepare your skin for the treatment and to promote the healing in a safe way. However, this laser is one of the safest lasers on the market in its class.

Fraxel Laser is one of the best treatments for acne scars. It can be used alone, or in combination with PRP treatment to improve the scarring process. Fraxel laser helps with promoting the production of your own collagen, it can help repair the areas of damage on the skin from acne.

Before we perform the treatment, we have you numbing for at least one hour prior. This makes the treatment practically painless and very comfortable! The treatment can last about 20 to 30 minutes depending on how extensive of an area we are treating with the laser. We recommend that you bring work or entertainment to keep you busy during the time you are numbing. Also, bring a nice hat to wear after we apply the sunscreen to further provide you with some protection after the procedure.

Absolutely! Fraxel laser can improve your overall texture and tone. It is also effective in reducing unwanted wrinkles, acne scars, sun spots and discoloration including melasma (the mask of pregnancy). Fraxel is commonly performed on the face, neck, chest and hands, but the treatment is safe anywhere on the body where rejuvenation is needed.

The simple answer is that once your skin is back to baseline, you can do any part of your normal skin care routine. Until then, we provide you with alternate skin care products that are gentle, as well as instructions for how to maintain your skin after. Usually within one week of treatment you can resume any kind of exfoliation treatment that you were accustomed to!

For most people within 24 hours they can resume all exercise. We usually recommend patients not to exercise aggressively the day of the treatment to avoid extra swelling! However, please avoid all saunas and hot tubs.

Fraxel laser treatment helps with the rejuvenation of your face! Fraxel Laser Skin Resurfacing is an FDA-approved technology to help restore the health of your skin and achieve great tone and texture. As a result of performing Fraxel laser treatments, your skin will look smoother, fresher, and healthier!

Using a patented technology, Fraxel laser put fractionated columns of energy deep into the skin. This promotes opening of pores and clogged follicular structure that may be the culprit for your type of acne. Additionally, Fraxel laser can help with acne scars of various types. It creates smoother more flawless skin resulting in not having to wear make up for most women.

Yes! Fraxel laser treatment only puts tiny columns of energy into the skin, there is little chance of collateral damage to surrounding skin. This translates into safe and effective treatments for all skin types, including darker skin tones!

There are two different wavelengths we use for Fraxel treatment; the 1927 and the 1550. The 1927 is used for treating pigmentation, brown spots, freckles and sun damage. The 1550 wavelength penetrates deeper into the skin to help build your own collagen. This is great for acne scars, large pores, wrinkles, and reversing the signs of aging. Fortunately, we can use both wavelengths together in the Fraxel Dual setting to create even better results!

Depending on your goals you may wish to do 1-3 treatments of Fraxel on your face, neck and chest annually to promote rejuvenation.