Fraxel™ Laser Treatment

How Fraxel™ Laser Treatment Works

Fraxel Laser Treatment produces thousands of tiny but deep columns of treatment in your skin, known as microthermal treatment zones. This treatment eliminates old epidermal pigmented cells. It also penetrates deep into the dermis. Just as important, though, are the areas of skin the Fraxel laser leaves untouched. For every microthermal zone the laser targets and treats intensively, it leaves the surrounding tissue unaffected and intact. This "fractional" treatment allows the skin to heal much faster than if the entire area were treated at once, using the body's natural healing process to create new, healthy tighter tissue to replace skin imperfections.

A Fraxel™ Laser Treatment Plan

Before treatment, you and your doctor will discuss which area(s) of your skin is appropriate for treatment, what kind of results you can expect, what to look for after treatment and how often treatment will be scheduled. Because FRAXEL™

Laser Treatment spares healthy tissue, it is effective even on delicate skin areas.

Clinical studies suggest that an effective treatment regimen is three to five sessions, spaced about four to seven days apart. Depending upon your condition and schedule, you and your physician may choose to space treatment sessions even further apart. Results are immediate and progressive. Optimal improvement is usually visible in about two to three months.

Preparing For Treatment

FRAXEL™ Laser Treatment can be performed right in your doctor's office using only topical anesthesia in most cases. The treatment area will be thoroughly washed prior to the procedure. OptiGuide Blue, an FDA certified water-soluble tint, is applied to the treatment area to highlight the contours of the skin.  Then, and anesthetic ointment may be applied. The colored tint is washed off after treatment.

What Happens After Treatment

You will experience a mild sunburn sensation for about an hour and then minimal discomfort. The skin will have a pinkish tone for 5 to 7 days. This is a normal sign that the skin is deeply healing. Swelling is minimal and generally resolves in 2 to 3 days.

You may apply make-up or shave soon after treatment. Some patients are able to return to routine activities, including work and social obligations, the same day of treatment. Others require a little more time, depending upon their skin condition and treatment. Please consult your physician to understand how FRAXEL™ Laser Treatment will fit into your schedule.

New epidermal skin develops within 24 hours. This process of skin repair involves:

• Bronzing: Your skin will have a bronze appearance that lasts anywhere from 3 to 14 days, depending on your treatment level. 
• Flaking: Your skin will naturally and vigorously exfoliate as new skin replaces dead tissue. Flaking is similar to that of minor sunburn, but without the associated pain. Use of a moisturizer will mask the appearance of flaking.
• Sunscreen: Be sure to use sunscreen at least twice daily to protect your skin from sun exposure during both the healing phase and for several months after treatment. Apply a moisturizing sun block with an SPF of at least 30-plus. For added protection, use wide-brimmed hats when in direct sunlight.

Over the following weeks and months, the body repairs the deeper dermal tissues that have been affected by the Fraxel treatment, producing longer beneficial changes associated with a healthy, youthful appearance.

FRAXEL™ Laser Treatment Benefits

• Laser skin resurfacing without the down time, side effects and lengthy recovery period.

• Improves skin texture, wrinkles, skin discolorations, brown spots, acne scars, reduces melasma.

• Can be used on hands, neck and face.

• Reduces signs of aging.

• Repairs sun damaged skin.

• Non-invasive.

• Can be used on delicate areas such as neck and chest.

• Immediate, progressive results.

The Skin Deep Enhancement Center is a center for the improvement and correction of your face and skin. The center is located at 6635 Daly Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48322.

For a complimentary consultation, call (248) 539-FACE.