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| What is Fraxel Laser Treatment and what does it do? |
The Fraxel Laser Treatment is a revolutionary way to reverse the signs of ageing. This non-surgical procedure smoothes wrinkles and scars, improves texture, tone, elasticity, and colour of skin and also minimizes pore size. The result is more youthful, radiant skin with minimal down time.
Any area of the body can be treated: face, chest, neck, and hands!
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| How is it different than other anti-aging treatments and how does it work? |
Fraxel is unlike any other rejuvenating skin treatment. Unlike old ablative lasers, which remove the top layer of skin, the Fraxel Laser Treatment procedure affects the skin surface by producing thousands of tiny microscopic wounds, which penetrate deep into the dermis. Areas of unaffected tissue separate these “microthermal zones”.
The spared tissue between treatment zones promotes rapid healing of the treated area while stimulating collagen production. Thus, Fraxel Laser Treatment results approach improvements obtained with CO2 laser resurfacing but without the associated side effects and downtime.
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What areas can be treated with Fraxel Laser?
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- Acne Scarring
- Sun Damage
- Skin Resurfacing of the neck, chest and hands
- Melasma (brown spots and areas with darkened pigment)
- Periorbital Rhytides
- Surgical and Traumatic Scars
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How long does a treatment take and what will I look like afterwards?
When will I see results?
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Treatments last between 10-80 minutes. Side effects are minimal and typically involve mild-to-moderate swelling and redness, which usually subsides within several days. Skin may also appear to have a bronzed appearance for several days. Routine activities can be resumed immediately after treatment. Most patients return to work within 1-3 days.
Make-up may be worn the next day if desired. Many patients see improvement in discoloration and texture immediately followed by improvement in wrinkles and scars within months.
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| How many treatments are needed and how often can I be treated? |
We recommend at least 3 treatments for optimal results. Four to six treatments may be needed for patients with significant scarring and wrinkles. Treatments are usually performed 4 to 6 weeks apart.
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| How can I maximize my result and maintain them? |
Since your skin will continue to age naturally, we recommend maintaining your results by using physician-strength rejuvenation products at home and having periodic Fraxel Laser Treatments annually or semi-annually.
Periodic treatments will help slow down the aging process and keep your skin younger looking, longer. As always, wear a hat and sunscreen when outdoors.
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| How should I prepare for my treatment? |
During your pre-Fraxel consultation visit, Dr. Joseph will discuss which products are best to use prior to, during and after your treatment. Wrinkle treatments may be recommended prior to Fraxel Laser Treatment to relax facial movement in key areas (such as crows feet, frown lines and forehead creases) allowing for better laser penetration into deeper wrinkles.
For two weeks prior avoid sun exposure and self-tanner and wear a SPF 30 sunscreen daily.
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Are there any side effects and risks?
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Common temporary side effects include redness, swelling, dryness, fine flaking and itching. Significant risks are minimal and may include pigmentation changes, blistering and crusting. Scarring is extremely rare.
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