Fraxel:
Fraxel for Smoother, Younger-Looking
Skin
 As
seen on The View, the Fraxel laser has won approval
from the US Food and Drug Administration to
treat a variety of important cosmetic conditions.
Our Fraxel® Laser Treatment
is designed to target aging and damaged skin
by creating microscopic "wounds" within
the targeted areas well beneath the skin's outermost
layer. In this way, Fraxel® Laser treatments
trigger the body's own natural production of
new collagen and skin cells. And because
Fraxel® Laser Treatment combines
the impact of ablative lasers with the gentleness
of non-ablative lasers, healing occurs so quickly
that there is very little downtime for patients.
Fraxel treatment safely and effectively
treats:
Acne scars
Age spots and brown spots
Melasma (mask of pregnancy)
Wrinkles around the Eyes
What are the benefits of
Fraxel laser treatment?
How does the Fraxel laser
work?
How many Fraxel
treatments will I need to have?
Can I see some before and
after photos of people who have had Fraxel treatments?
What should I do to prepare
for my Fraxel treatment?
What happens after my
Fraxel laser treatment?
What are the
benefits of Fraxel laser treatment?
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Improve texture tone and pore size
Erase unwanted brown spots
Smooth wrinkles around the eyes and acne scars
Rejuvenate your neck, chest and hands
Minimal downtime
How does
the Fraxel laser work?
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Fraxel Laser Treatment produces thousands of
tiny but deep columns of treatment in your skin,
known as microthermal treatment zones. This
treatment eliminates old epidermal pigmented
cells. It also penetrates deep into the dermis.
Just as important, though, are the areas of
skin the Fraxel laser leaves untouched. For
every microthermal zone the laser targets and
treats intensively, it leaves the surrounding
tissue unaffected and intact. This "fractional"
treatment allows the skin to heal much faster
than if the entire area were treated at once,
using the body's natural healing process to
create new, healthy tighter tissue to replace
skin imperfections.
How many
Fraxel treatments will I need to have?
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At your initial consultation, Dr. Ahdoot
will determine the best treatment plan for your
desired results. By design, each Fraxel Laser
Treatment targets between 20 and 25 percent
of the skin's surface. Clinical studies suggest
that on average, an effective treatment regimen
is 4 to 5 sessions, spaced about 2 to 4 weeks
apart.
Depending upon your current condition and schedule,
you and Dr. Ahdoot may choose to space treatment
sessions even further apart. Results are immediate
and progressive. Optimal improvement is usually
visible in about 2 to 3 months. Because Fraxel
Laser Treatment spares healthy tissue, it is
effective even on delicate skin areas, such
as the neck, chest and hands.
Can I see some
before and after photos of people who have had
Fraxel treatments?
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Here is an example of a
patient who used Fraxel for acne
scars: |
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| Before |
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After 4 treatments |
| Courtesy of:
Jill
E. Lezaic, DO |
Here is an example of a
patient who used Fraxel for melasma
(mask of pregnancy) and pigmentation: |
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|
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| Before |
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After 5 treatments |
Courtesy
of: New
York Aesthetic Center, NYC |
Here is an example of a
patient who used Fraxel to treat wrinkles
around the eyes: |
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| Before |
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After 4 treatments/7
months |
Courtesy
of: Zakia
Rahman, M.D. |
What
should I do to prepare for my Fraxel treatment?
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Stay out of the sun as much as possible
and do not use any Retin-A or Retinol-type products
for at least a week prior to treatment with
Fraxel.
Fraxel Laser Treatment can be performed using
only topical anesthesia in most
cases. If you are having a significant area
of your skin treated, Dr. Ahdoot will develop
a pain management approach to maximize your
comfort during the procedure.
The treatment area will be thoroughly washed
prior to the procedure. OptiGuide Blue, an FDA
certified water-soluble tint, is applied to
the treatment area to highlight the contours
of the skin. This tint is washed off after treatment.
What happens after
my Fraxel laser treatment?
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You will experience a mild sunburn
sensation for about an hour and then minimal
discomfort. The skin will have a pinkish tone
for 5 to 7 days. This is a normal sign that
the skin is deeply healing. Swelling is minimal
and generally resolves in 2 to 3 days.
You may apply make-up or shave soon after treatment.
Some patients are able to return to routine
activities, including work and social obligations,
the same day of treatment. Others require a
little more time, depending upon their skin
condition and treatment. Please ask Dr. Ahdoot
how Fraxel Laser Treatment will fit into your
schedule.
New epidermal skin develops within 24 hours.
This process of skin repair involves:
Bronzing: Your skin will have a bronze appearance
that lasts anywhere from 3 to 14 days, depending
on your treatment level.
Flaking: Your skin will naturally and vigorously
exfoliate as new skin replaces dead tissue.
Flaking is similar to that of minor sunburn,
but without the associated pain. Use of a moisturizer
will mask the appearance of flaking.
Sunscreen: Be sure to use sunscreen at least
twice daily to protect your skin from sun exposure
during both the healing phase and for several
months after treatment. Apply a moisturizing
sun block with an SPF of at least 30-plus. For
added protection, use wide-brimmed hats when
in direct sunlight.
Over the following weeks and months, the body
repairs the deeper dermal tissues that have
been affected by the Fraxel treatment, producing
longer beneficial changes associated with a
healthy, youthful appearance.
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