Fraxel
The innovative Fraxel Laser has been specially
designed to manipulate minute volumes of target tissue. The clinical effects of this
technique are to alter the appearance of aging and sun-damaged skin over time. Tiny
microscopic wounds on the body result in a wound healing process that responds to the
coagulation of collagen fibers in our skin.
The difference will be vast, even after the first
treatment. Your skin will become suppler, softer, smoother, and feel fresh. Wrinkles
and fine lines will noticeably fade, as will uneven coloring and brown spots caused
by aging and extended sun exposure. Fraxel has been considered as the treatment of
choice for teens with acne scarring and effective for scars such as surgical
scarring.
The system has been known to be suited for all
skin types. The entire process can take under 2 hours to complete under sedation.
The treatment will be performed with the use of a lipid base anesthetic ointment,
and the blue tint and anesthetic is washed off immediately after treatment. Many
patients report a prickling sensation but are able to tolerate it well. Fraxel is a
highly effective treatment with minimal downtime. Results have been comparable to
full resurfacing techniques.
There may be mild swelling that should subside
within a day or so, with the redness usually fading over several days. Patients
generally return to normal activities within a day or so. It has been shown by
clinical studies that 3-5 treatments spaced out between 2 to 4 weeks apart may
produce a gradual remodeling of dermal matrix components, until complete healing
occurs. At that point the "good" material that contains collagen and elastin
replaces the old epidermal and dermal tissue. Within three months the effects are
said to really make a dramatic improvement. Discuss with your surgeon if this is
the correct path of action for you. Have realistic expectations and work with your
physician to make an informed decision.
Fraxel Cost
The average cost of a fraxel treatment is $1200 - $3000 each treatment, depending on the body part.
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