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Fractional Resurfacing

Fraxel Laser: Fractional Skin Resurfacing and Rejuvenation

Have you wanted to have smoother, more youthful skin, but were reluctant to go through painful or risky procedures? If so, then the new Fraxel laser may be a perfect fit for your skin. Many men and women benefit from removal of brown spots and fine lines, as well as overall improvement in skin tone and texture. The Fraxel laser, in a comfortable 20-30 minute outpatient procedure, can achieve all of these goals.

SkinCare Physicians was one of the first practices in the world to use this exciting new technology, and has been instrumental in refining and improving this novel procedure. One of the unique advantages of the Fraxel laser is the ability to treat the face as well as other areas of the body, including the neck, chest, and hands. Until now, we were unable to reliably improve skin tone, color, and texture off the face, but the Fraxel has been a tremendous breakthrough in this area. Now you can have beautiful skin virtually everywhere!

The Fraxel laser employs a unique concept, fractional resurfacing. Fractional resurfacing is just as it sounds, affecting only a small portion of the total surface of the skin with any one treatment, ranging anywhere from 15 to 20%. It is used to improve overall skin color, tone and texture, and is extremely useful for people who have brown discoloration from sun-induced freckling. The Fraxel laser is also used for fine to moderate wrinkling as well as acne scarring.

Patients require between three to six treatments to attain desired results. Treatments are performed no more often than once every 7-10 days, but in most cases they are done 4 to 6 weeks apart. After arriving for the procedure, a topical anesthetic gel will be applied to the area that is to be treated, and allowed to sit for an hour to take effect. After the topical anesthesia has had time to work, a blue dye is applied to the treatment area. A second gel is then applied, and the laser treatment is performed.

In addition to the anesthetic gel, we also use a device called the Zimmer Cooler (a hand-held cool air device), which chills the skin and makes the procedure even more comfortable. The treatment itself takes approximately 30-40 minutes.

After the procedure, the blue dye is washed off. There may be some stinging of the skin for about one hour following the procedure, and ice can be applied to reduce discomfort and swelling. There is some redness and swelling following the procedure, which lasts an average of two to four days, and can be covered with makeup Our patients have been thrilled with results using the Fraxel laser. For the first time ever we are able to significantly improve skin tone, texture, wrinkles, and color with an easy, comfortable, minimal downtime procedure. The Fraxel laser represents a dramatic improvement in laser technology, and we are delighted to be able to offer it to our patients.

About SkinCare Physicians

SkinCare Physicians is a comprehensive state-of-the-art center for cosmetic and laser surgery, dermatology, dermatologic and skin cancer surgery, and medical aesthetics. The center’s founders and their associates are internationally renowned innovators and leaders in all of these fields. They are authors, or co-authors, of more than 700 articles in scientific publications, authors or editors of more than 50 books, editors of 18 medical journals and serve on editorial boards of 14 additional periodicals. Our physicians have been elected or appointed to senior leadership positions in dermatology, cosmetic surgery, laser medicine, and surgery organizations, and have been awarded honorary memberships in many national and international medical and scientific societies.

Our commitment to excellence, along with the credentials of our skilled physicians and staff, are what make SkinCare Physicians one of the most unique and progressive facilities of its kind in the world.

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