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Laser skin repair with Fraxel Laser spot treatment
in Miami Beach
Before Fraxel Laser Skin Spot Treatment
After Fraxel Laser Skin Spot Treatment
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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, FraxelŽ 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.
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 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:
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Bronzing: Your skin will have a bronze appearance
that lasts anywhere from 3 to 14 days, depending on your treatment
level.
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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.
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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
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