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Collagen is our skin's primary building block. As we age, collagen begins to break down and our skin becomes less firm and elastic. Repetitive expressions or exposure to the elements can further break down collagen, leaving us with fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, sun spots and skin discoloration. Collagen does not have to be dormant, however. Treatments such as Fraxel Laser Treatment can cause collagen to rebuild itself, smoothing out the skin's surface and evening out skin tone. If you are seriously considering a Fraxel Laser Treatment and are ready to take the next step, please call us at 800.763.9968 today to schedule your consultation. If you're unsure about scheduling a consultation, but you would like additional advice and information you can trust, you can contact us using our confidential online form.

Fraxel Laser Treatment works differently than more traditional laser peel treatments. Instead of treating the entire surface area of the skin, Fraxel creates very small thermal interactions to points along the skin's surface. These areas are invisible to the eye and penetrate 400 to 700 microns into the dermis. The treatment points cause the collagen to build while the surrounding untreated areas help to aid rapid healing.

Fraxel Laser Treatment bridges the gap between ablative and non-ablative treatments - providing the superior results of ablative with the fast-healing period of non-ablative. Its patented, FDA-approved methods give proven skin results that make you appear younger and more vibrant. And the results are so impressive that it has been written up in prestigious publications such as the New York Times.

About Fraxel Laser Treatments

Fraxel Laser Treatments are usually conducted in the doctor's office or at the Medical Day Spa. Make sure to allow at least 90 minutes for the entire session. The first 45 - 60 minutes are spent relaxing while waiting for the topical anesthetic to activate. The treatment itself is only 25 to 30 minutes long.

Your treatment area is cleansed and a topical anesthetic is applied. The anesthetic both reduces any discomfort as well as acting as a lubricant for the hand-held device that delivers the laser beams. Most people say that the treatment is not painful or uncomfortable, but that they feel a slight prickly sensation.

Most patients have about five treatments spaced approximately two weeks apart. You can space your treatments farther apart if that is more convenient for you.

You will be able to return to your normal activities directly after your session. Your face may be a bit swollen or red for the first day to two after treatment, but this can be easily camouflaged with make-up.

Recovering from Fraxel Laser Treatments

There is no painful or uncomfortable recovery associated with Fraxel Laser Treatments. Most people compare it to having a mild sunburn: your face will be flushed and you may experience a slight swelling. Both will diminish in the following two days.

Your treatment area may appear bronzed or tan for up to two weeks after treatment and your skin will begin to flake off — just like a sunburn. This is a sign of healing and repairing.

Fraxel Laser Treatment Results

Results with Fraxel Laser Treatment rival those of traditional ablative laser peel treatments. Skin is smoother, firmer and brighter. Wrinkles are smoothed and diminished. Skin color is more uniform and dark age or sun spots disappear or drastically fade.

Another benefit of Fraxel Laser Treatments is the fact that it can be used on any part of the body. Other laser treatments are approved for the face only, but Fraxel Laser Treatment's unique and more gentle approach makes it appropriate for necks, chests and back of hands as well.

Because Fraxel Laser Treatments cause the skin to rebuild collagen, final results are typically seen about six months after the last treatment. But that doesn't mean you have to wait six months to see improvement. Most people report that they begin to see improvements a week after their first treatment and that increased improvement is seen throughout the first six months.

For people who want to improve their skin by wiping away wrinkles or evening out skin coloring, Fraxel Laser Treatments is a perfect treatment. It delivers the excellent results of ablative skin peels, but doesn't require the long or uncomfortable recovery periods.

To schedule a consultation, call us now at 800.763.9968 .

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