Active FX is one of the most technology driven aesthetic procedures widely in use today. The concept is to use a high energy laser beam to cause fractional damage to the surface of the skin, so that the damaged area can be dislodged, allowing the growth of healthier tissues. Here are some reasons why Active FX may be a suitable choice for you.
1. A Simple One-Time Procedure
One of the most advantageous characteristics this technology is the simplicity and effectiveness of one Active FX treatment. The average time for the actual laser treatment is between 30 to 40 minutes, so you can be all done to wait for the results to show. Many other cosmetic techniques require several rounds of treatment before desired looks can be achieved.
2. Minimal Trauma with Minimal Downtime
Active FX is considered ablative in that it does inflict direct damage to the surface of your skin. Prior to procedure, your doctor will apply a layer of topical anesthetics to your skin to minimize your level of discomfort during treatment. The damage induced by the laser beam is precisely controlled so that only the target of treatment is affected and the surrounding tissue is untouched to catalyze the healing process, reducing the recovery time to a minimum.
3. Low Risk Factors
Active FX is considered one of the safest of cosmetic procedures. Some swelling and redness are expected after treatment, but these symptoms are minor and should disappear within the first week. The ablating process may put you at risk for infections, but prophylactic measures are taken prior to and after the procedure to prevent these occurrences.
4. Fast and Long Term Results
Unlike some of the other techniques where you may need to wait several weeks or months for results to show, the effect of Active FX will be apparent immediately after the completion of the healing process. Usually you will see desirable results in a week’s time. In addition, results from Active FX will last for a long time and with proper sun care, the improvements made will last even longer.
5. Reduced Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Lines and wrinkles aggregate over time due to repeated muscle contractions. They are also worse for people with high exposure to environmental, physical and other stress factors. Active FX is proven effective in erasing superficial lines and wrinkles, and it also has the capabilities to soften deeper frown lines.
6. Dyschromia
Dyschromia is any kind of skin discoloration. It is also age related and is affected by the amount of exposure to UV radiation from sunlight. Active FX enables the removal of superficial layers of sun damaged skin so that healthy tissue can regeneration.
7. Improved Skin Tone and Texture
Active FX will induce immediate skin tightening so that you will see significant improvements made in both the tone and texture of your skin after healing completes, making your skin smoother and rejuvenated.
8. Stimulation of Collagen Growth
The effects of Active FX will not stop after healing. Benefits from the laser stimulation will continue for months after the procedure, speeding up your collagen growth and bonding, so that you will prolong your youthful look.