Skin Conditions that Fraxel Treats

Fraxel is a new type of laser therapy for the skin that the FDA has approved to treat many skin conditions and unwanted pigmentation. There are a number of Fraxel devices available that can be used to get targeted results in the treatment of many conditions.

Wrinkles

Fraxel is perfect for getting rid of those fine lines around the eyes that everyone gets as they get older. The skin in this area is much more delicate than the skin on other parts of the face and body and the Fraxel technology protects that fragile skin. The treatment works on tiny amounts of skin tissue at a time. The effects of the laser start from the inside tissue layers and work their way to the surface by boosting the production of collagen and elastin that plumps the skin and ?fills in' lines.

Acne and Other Scars

Moderate to severe cases of acne can leave behind depressions or raised red areas on the skin. Scars will also naturally form after surgery as incisions begin to heal. To get rid of scars, two things need to happen: the damaged skin must be removed and new collagen must be produced to even the tone and the texture of the affected area. A Fraxel treatment can remove the scarred skin and stimulate the production of collagen. Fraxel is a popular treatment for acne scars.

Age Spots

Age spots and sunspots are actually the same thing. They are brown spots caused by years of exposure to the sun and can develop on any part of the skin, including the face, neck, chest, and hands. With enough sun exposure, the body tries to protect your skin from the UV rays by producing more of the pigment melanin, resulting in age spots. Though perfectly harmless, they can make you look and feel older. This condition is also easily correctable with Fraxel laser treatments. The age spots can be removed without affecting the healthy surrounding skin.

Melasma

Melasma is another condition caused when the body produces excess melanin. However, these brown colored patches are usually much larger than small age spots. It frequently affects women and can be caused by changes in hormone levels brought about by a pregnancy. Fraxel can significantly minimize the brown patches of melasma with minimal recovery time.

General Skin Resurfacing

Fraxel can be used to completely resurface the skin, repairing a variety of problems with a few treatments. Some of the conditions that resurfacing treatments can deal with besides those mentioned earlier are irregular skin texture and tone, enlarged pores, and loose skin. For more information about Fraxel lasers and the conditions they can treat, contact a provider, and take the next step towards achieving your aesthetic goals.