Fraxel laser treatments are effective for treating a number of skin conditions including hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture.
1. What is Fraxel laser treatment?
Fraxel laser treatment is a light-based laser treatment that is used to smooth out fine lines in the skin. ‘Fraxel’ TM is a trademarked name for laser skin resurfacing device. The technical term that describes the process is ‘fractional technology’. The treatment involves making tiny injuries to the dermal tissues (skin) – called ‘imprints’. These are very minute in size, being about one-tenth of the diameter of a hair shaft. The laser produces thousands of microscopic treatment zones (MTZ’s) that penetrate deep into the dermis. The skin surrounding the pinpoint MTZ’s remains intact and unaffected.
- Fraxel is highly effective as a scar minimization technique for post-operation scar reduction.
- Fraxel treatments by a skilled Clinician can also be used to reduce unwanted pigmentation
- examples: brown spots, sun spots, ageing spots and other areas of hyperpigmentation
- it can also help minimise other skin imperfections
- Fraxel laser treatments can also help reduce the visibility of pore sizes and improve your overall skin tone.
2. When is a Fraxel laser treatment recommended?
- It is frequently recommended by Surgeons to minimize scarring for certain procedures with long incisions (such as Tummy Tuck scars or Arm Lift – Brachioplasty scars, for example).
- So long as the patient is a suitable candidate to receive Fraxel treatments this treatment may be helpful.
- There may be a period of waiting before FRAXEL beings (a few weeks to several months after surgery) and multiple sessions or treatments are required for best results.
- The treatment is typically well-tolerated but is sometimes uncomfortable and the area can look red, raised, swollen or ‘angry’ in appearance for a few hours to a few days after treatment; but ultimately the skin is smoother and the scar looks flatter over time.
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