SmartXide Dot therapy is a laser skin rejuvenation procedure which is used to reverse the signs of aging and sun damage. It is also used to smoothe wrinkle lines and other fine lines, and reduce the appearance of scars, such as those caused by acne. SmartXide Dot Therapy is also used to increase the texture of skin and make it firmer.
SmartXide Dot therapy employs a laser which uses carbon dioxide to break down aging collagen and other forms of discoloration. This stimulates the production of new collagen, giving the skin a healthier look, and it also causes the skin to thicken. Every Dot procedure is customized by the doctor to individual needs. There are several treatments which can be opted as alternatives to this procedure.
ActiveFX
A fractional laser procedure, ActiveFX is used to smoothe out wrinkle lines, scars, improve skin texture and tighten skin. Similar to SmartXide Dot therapy, ActiveFX also stimulates the production of new collagen in the skin, helping the patient attain a more naturally youthful look. During the treatment, only a fraction of the skin is treated with the high beam laser, making recovery faster and easier. A couple of days after the procedure, the original skin will start flaking off, revealing pink, new skin underneath. The pinkness wears off in a week, after which the patient can apply makeup.
Fraxel
Fraxel also works on minute sections of the target area, and is used to reverse the effects of sun damage and aging. A laser is used to make tiny wounds on the skin's surface, causing the body's natural healing process to kick in and rejuvenate the skin. Fraxel also propagates the formation of new collagen in the body, sustaining results for longer. It treats both the epidermis and dermis layer of the skin. The results of the procedure take about 3 to 4 months to be visible.
Photofacial
Also known as photorejuvenation, Photofacial is a slightly different approach to attain the same results as SmartXide Dot therapy. Instead of laser, Photofacial employs intense pulses of light to affect the dermis layer of the skin, leaving the epidermis intact. This procedure also results in the development of new collagen, helping the patient achieve a more natural and youthful appearance. You need ensure your skin is properly protected from the sun after the treatment, and if done well, the results can last for nearly a year.
Palomar 1540 - Laser Resurfacing
Similar to SmartXide Dot therapy, Palomar 1540 employs a laser to penetrate deep into the skin, leaving the upper layers untouched. It is used to erase wrinkle lines, sagging skin and improve texture of the skin. It can be used on the chest, arms, hands and face.
Dermal Fillers
Injectable dermal fillers are great alternatives to SmartXide Dot therapy. Consisting of noninvasive procedures, dermal fillers can be used to erase wrinkle lines and other facial folds. They can also be used to contour the face, chin and neck, lip augmentation and tighten the skin. Some popular dermal fillers include Radiesse, Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, Sculptra and ArteFill.
