Fractional Laser

Fractional Lasers can completely transform your skin!

“Fractional” Fraxel Laser Resurfacing is a technology which delivers results approaching that of deep chemical peels or ablative laser resurfacing, without the discomfort and inconvenience of a lengthy healing period and with minimum risk. All traditional resurfacing methods treat the entire skin surface, to obtain a significant, “permanent” result.

Fractional Fraxel Laser Resurfacing with the Profractional Sciton Laser uses an invisible laser beam which is strongly absorbed by water. The beam is less than 100 millionths of an inch in diameter, about the size of a human hair. The beam passes through the dry, outer layer of skin and wounds the underlying collagen. Nearby undamaged cells immediately move into this microscopically damaged area and heal the wounded area. During each treatment, millions of these microscopic areas are created, but most of the skin remains undamaged, allowing rapid healing. Further collagen remodelling and some skin tightening takes place over the next 3-6 months.

Indications for Fractional Fraxel Laser Resurfacing include sun-damaged skin, fine wrinkles, age and sun spots, hyper-pigmentation, acne and other scarring and hair loss rejuvenation

  • -No Sun, tanning bed or the use of self tanning creams are not to be used 2 weeks prior to treatment.

    ● SPF 30 sunblock is the minimum required in the treatment areas 2 weeks prior to treatment

    ● Avoid skin care, cleansers and toners that contain Retinol A, glycols, salicylic acid, witch hazel,

    benzoyl peroxide, alcohol, vitamin C, etc. If you have a question about your skincare or make-up please contact your technician prior to treating and understand that if you are using one of the listed ingredients it will postpone your treatment.

    ● Please do NOT take any steroids, anti-inflammatories (IBuprofen, or Aleve, etc.) 24 hours before treatment.

  • ● It is very important to ice when you are able, no more than 10 minutes every 4 hours for the first 2 days to reduce swelling for erbium skin resurfacing

    ● NO Aleve/Ibuprofen 48 post treatment

    ● Showers can be taken, but please try to avoid hot water and direct shower spray to the treatment area for 48-72 hours following treatment. Avoid all saunas and hot tubs.

    ● Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours (this includes hot yoga).

    ● Sleep with 1-2 extra pillows at night to keep head raised for the first 2 nights if swelling is present

    ● Do not use any retinoid, RETIN-A or GLYCOLIC products for 1-2 weeks post-procedure. Do not use any non-prescription creams without discussing it with your provider first.

    ● Refrain from any chemical peel treatments or Microdermabrasion for 4 weeks post-procedure.

    ● Avoid scratching, rubbing the treated skin – do not put adhesive dressings over treated areas. Itching after a treatment is part of the healing process, taking a non drowsy over the counter antihistamine is recommended as needed.

    ● Men may shave 3 days post-treatment, but be gentle.

    ● Avoid direct sunlight for a minimum of 4 weeks after your treatment. Wear a provider approved physical sun protection for the next 4 weeks. If active outdoors, you should re-apply your sunscreen every 2 hours and wear a wide-brimmed hat

FAQ

  • In the week after treatment, the skin may become dry and red, similar to that experienced after a sunburn. During this time, potentially irritating skin products such as AHAs or Retinoids should be avoided and only moisturizers and zinc oxide sunscreens should be applied.

    Some patients will experience mild to moderate swelling for a few days after treatment

  • It depends on what you are targeting. If it's pigment, you will see results in one to two sessions. If you're trying to get rid of wrinkles or acne scarring, it's three to five sessions. For both acne and wrinkles, it's recommended to space out sessions four weeks apart.