Fraxel Laser
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What is Fraxel Laser?
Fraxel® laser is the original fractional laser treatment that works below the skin’s surface to address imperfections like fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, age spots and visible photo aging. Fraxel laser is used for:
- Hand rejuvenation
- Skin rejuvenation
- To treat scars and stretch marks
With Fraxel, there are no scars, and treatments can be done with minimal to no downtime. Patients can see an improvement in the wrinkling and texture of the skin as well as an improvement in pigmentation.
Fraxel stimulates your skin’s natural collagen production, rejuvenating the skin below the surface to help smooth the creases and pockets that cause wrinkles and scars. Several treatments are recommended for maximum results, but each treatment has an effect, and the benefits are cumulative.
Fraxel Laser FAQs
Fraxel uses fractional laser technology to create thousands of small, controlled wounds to the skin, triggering the production of collagen and elastin. This improves the overall texture of the skin. Fraxel is suitable for various skin types and requires minimal downtime.
You can expect to see initial improvements within three to seven days after treatment, but full results take several weeks to develop. Multiple sessions may be needed for exceptional results.
What to Expect
At Riverchase, sessions typically last around 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area. Before the procedure, your Riverchase provider will apply a topical anesthetic to reduce discomfort.
During treatment, you may feel a mild heating or prickling sensation as the device goes across your skin, but most patients find it tolerable. Immediately after treatment, the area may look and feel like you got a bad sunburn, with red, swollen, sensitive skin that flakes off. These side effects last a few days to a week. The amount of downtime needed will depend on the size of the area treated and the intensity of the treatment. There is minimal discomfort after treatment and patients may apply cosmetics immediately. The risks of scarring or skin discoloration are extremely low.