Think of your skin as a family portrait or digital photograph in need of high-quality restoration or touch up.
Just as a damaged painting is delicately restored one small area at a time, or a photographic image is altered,
pixel by pixel, Fraxel® Laser Treatment improves your appearance by affecting only a fraction of your skin at a
time with thousands of tiny microscopic laser spots.
How Fraxel Laser Treatment Works
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.
Overview
At your initial consultation, your physician 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 3 to 5 sessions, spaced about 2 to 4 weeks apart.
Depending upon your condition and schedule, you and your physician 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.
Preparing for Treatment
Fraxel Laser Treatment can be performed right in your doctor's office using only topical anesthesia in most
cases. If you are having a significant area of your skin treated, your doctor will develop a pain management
approach to maximize your comfort during the procedure.
If you have a history of herpes simplex, a medication may be prescribed to prevent an outbreak.
What Happens After Treatment
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 consult your physician to understand 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.
Call our office for more details (818) 505-9300
Just as a damaged painting is delicately restored one small area at a time, or a photographic image is altered,
pixel by pixel, Fraxel® Laser Treatment improves your appearance by affecting only a fraction of your skin at a
time with thousands of tiny microscopic laser spots.
How Fraxel Laser Treatment Works
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.
Overview
At your initial consultation, your physician 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 3 to 5 sessions, spaced about 2 to 4 weeks apart.
Depending upon your condition and schedule, you and your physician 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.
Preparing for Treatment
Fraxel Laser Treatment can be performed right in your doctor's office using only topical anesthesia in most
cases. If you are having a significant area of your skin treated, your doctor will develop a pain management
approach to maximize your comfort during the procedure.
If you have a history of herpes simplex, a medication may be prescribed to prevent an outbreak.
What Happens After Treatment
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 consult your physician to understand 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.
Call our office for more details (818) 505-9300
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