Fraxel is an effective form of treatment that can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, lines and creases. It works by triggering the body's own natural production of new collagen and skin cells.

Wrinkles can be the result of any one, or a combination of factors including loss of collagen, sun damage, smoking, alcohol consumption and also hormonal changes. Aging itself is a large contributing factor. Collagen can decrease at a rate of 1% per year after the age of 40. Sun exposure accelerates the aging process and loss of collagen. It also damages the collagen fibers so that it may no longer support the upper layers of the skin, which results in the formation of wrinkles, fine lines and creases.

The laser relies on extremely high pulse energy delivered in very short pulses causing immediate coagulation of small predictable volumes of tissue.

As new collagen cells replace the old dead tissue, the treated area becomes firmer and less lined. It is highly effective for the treatment of certain facial wrinkles, facial scars and sun damaged skin - including perioral lip lines, eyelid lines, crows feet and facial scarring, especially acne scarring.