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SUN DAMAGE/ RED OR BROWN PIGMENT: Fraxel® |
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| What is Fraxel®? |
Fraxel involves the use of the latest in skin care laser technology to
purposefully stimulate the body’s own restorative processes by controlled
damage done to the skin. Reaching deep into the skin’s second layer, the
dermis, Fraxel helps to stimulate the body’s restorative abilities and thus
new collagen and skin is formed. Older skin that is damaged is removed
from beneath the epidermal layer, the outermost area of skin. The process
of controlled skin damage in small areas which are separated by healthy
skin allows for minimal healing time and highly effective skin rejuvenation.
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| How many treatments are necessary? |
The number of treatments needed to acquire certain results will vary from
patient to patient. Discussing this with Dr. Gilbert is always recommended.
Usually up to five monthly sessions may be needed. Patients usually begin
to see changes over a three month period of
time.
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| HOW IS THE FRAXEL PROCEDURE PERFORMED? |
The treatment begins by cleansing the skin and applying a topical cream
to numb the treatment area about an hour prior to treatment. This is to
keep the patient comfortable during the procedure. The laser is then used
to help the skin rejuvenate in the associated treatment area. The epidermis
and dermal layers of the skin are treated, yet no visible damage is done
to the epidermal layer of the skin. By only damaging specific areas of the
skin, spread out over the area being treated, healthy and unaffected skin
is left in tact to support the healing process and stimulate the body’s healing
capacity. This results is the production of new collagen and even more
radiant skin. |
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