Fraxel Skin Rejuvenation Laser
Aesthetic Vision Center offers the Fraxel Skin Rejuvenation (Fraxel SR) laser that focuses on skin repair for sun damaged, aging skin. This new laser technology significantly improves upon other laser or light treatments such as CO2 laser resurfacing and Intense Pulsed Laser Light. With the Fraxel SR laser, post treatment recovery time is minimal, and results on wrinkles, dark spots, and acne scars are impressive. The Fraxel SR laser may also be used on most areas of the body that are also giveaways for aging, such as the hands, neck, shoulders, and chest. Most people receive a treatment series of four procedures.
The Fraxel SR technology uses a fiber-optic laser to microscopically treat and repair the deep layers of damaged skin, while leaving the skin surface undisturbed. The deep layers surrounding the treated areas then rapidly produce more collagen and the process of repair and remodeling is started. As dead skin tissue is replaced by healthy new skin, the surface naturally and vigorously exfoliates the old cells. In turn, the skin's collagen layer is rejuvenated by collagen growth stimulation, restoring plumpness and elasticity to skin.
During the in–office treatment, the face is cleansed and a blue water–soluble tint is applied to define the treatment area. Post–treatment, the skin has a mild sunburn sensation that fades after about an hour, though the treated area may be slightly red for a few days while healing takes place well below the surface. However, one can apply make–up or shave the next day after treatment. The skin will have a bronzed, or suntanned, look for 3-14 days after treatment, followed by a short period of vigorous flaking, that can be relieved with moisturizer. Sun block applied twice daily is required post-treatment, preferably indefinitely.
Recently, the laser was approved by the FDA for treatment of melasma, a skin condition that is sometimes called "the mask of pregnancy" which results in dark blotches of the skin involving the cheeks, forehead, and the upper lip.
Fraxel 1500 Series
In 2007 we are proud to announce an enhancement to our Fraxel Method procedure. The Fraxel 1500 offers even more collagen stimulation and growth resulting in smoother skin and lessened dark spots on the face, hands, neck, arms, etc. The Fraxel 1500 can focus on specific areas of repair and in a trial of 50 subjects, delivered a 75% improvement of acne scars, surgical scars, and deep wrinkles. The Fraxel 1500 works deeper and more precisely than before and as a result more collagen is stimulated and repaired where it is specifically needed. Clients experience less heat during the procedure and reduced side effects such as hyper pigmentation and sunburn affect.
Aging skin
Before (far left) and after (near left) treatment
Sun Damage
Before (far left) and after (near left) treatment
Melasma
Before (far left) and after (near left) treatment
