Fraxel Restore is a non-ablative laser treatment that penetrates into the dermal layer of the skin to induce fractional columns of controlled damage without affecting surrounding tissues. This procedure will stimulate the skin's regeneration process and is used as an effective treatment for superficial levels of skin imperfections. The applicability of Fraxel Restore is not limited to the face and can be used to treat anywhere on body. The procedure itself is relatively short and painless, with the least amount of downtime and side effects. Patients can generally be done with the procedure in 30 minutes and resume normal activities almost immediately. There are many cosmetic and health benefits of Fraxel Restore that make it a top of the list consideration for many people seeking solutions for their skin.
Acne and Surgical Scars
Scars from acne and surgery can leave areas of discoloration and indentation on the surface. Other techniques for acne and surgical scar remove include topical creams, dermabrasion, chemical peels and other laser treatments. These procedures often produced limited results and can require significant recovery. Flaxel Restore can effectively induce damage beneath the scar tissue to stimulate the formation of new collagens, and is an FDA approved treatment for acne and surgical scars.
Age Spots and Other Skin Discoloration
Melanin, the natural brownish pigment your skin produces to defend against UV damage, will increase in production with age and sun exposure. In time, it will leave dark and uneven patches on the skin's surface, and though they are generally harmless, they will make the skin look older. Fraxel Restore is FDA approved to treat age spots and other skin discolorations. By dislodging the damaged tissue from the dermis, newly regenerated skin cells will be able to surface, restoring the look of smoothness and youth.
Melasma
Melasma is caused by hormonal changes in women during pregnancy and appears on the forehead, cheeks, lips, nose or forearms as brownish patches of discoloration. Alternative treatments for this condition, such as enzyme inhibitors, steroids, light peels and dermabrasion, do not give significant results, whereas Fraxel Restore has acquired FDA approval as an effective treatment for melasma.
Crow's Feet
Crow's feet are the fine lines and wrinkles extending horizontally from a person's eyes toward the ears. It's caused by habitual squinting of the eye, causing muscles around the eyes to crease and fold. Crow's feet will be more severe with age. Significant improvement can result from undergoing Fraxel laser restore treatments, and many times, Fraxel Restore is combined with BOTOX ® injections to produce more dramatic effects.
Skin Texture, Tone and Pore Size
The progression of age, continuing exposure to environmental hazards and physical stress can all lead to progressively less desirable skin appearance. Fraxel Restore helps break down the damaged tissues and stimulates the body's natural healing process to produce new cells. New collagen bonds will form to create a new layer of skin, and the regenerated skin tissue will be fresh and healthy, making the skin look smoother, tighter and more toned.
