Fraxel Laser Resurfacing Treatment Minimizes Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Fraxel laser resurfacing is an innovative procedure that helps to enhance the appearance of the skin. With this procedure, the signs of aging such as crow's feet, fine lines and various skin discolorations that are caused due to exposure to the sun are minimized. In addition, it is a non-invasive treatment, which makes it safe and hassle-free. The skin can be rejuvenated in a shorter period of time. The recovery time for patients is short.

How Does Fraxel Laser Resurfacing Work?

A fractional approach is used, in order to resurface the skin. This means that during the treatment, only a small portion of the skin is targeted, for enhancement. The surrounding areas are left unaffected, thus resulting in a shorter recovery time. After passing safely through the skin's surface, the laser is focused on specific points that lie below the epidermis that are affected by acne scars, discolorations and wrinkles. Due to this laser activity, the production of collagen is encouraged. The skin gets a vibrant and healthier appearance. Wrinkles and fine lines are filled in. In addition, as the area of treatment starts healing, healthy skin appears and the patients start looking livelier, healthier and younger.

The Right Candidate for Fraxel Laser Treatments

People who are troubled by early signs of aging can benefit from Fraxel laser resurfacing. Telltale signs of aging include wrinkles around the eyes, fine lines, sunspots and freckles. They can be improved considerably with the help of this treatment. During the initial consultation, the patient's aesthetic condition would be studied in detail for determining whether he/she is a good candidate for this treatment.

Fraxel Laser Treatment vs. Other Methods of Resurfacing

Only pinpointed areas of the skin are targeted by this treatment. Thus, it is less invasive in comparison with other skin treatments. Even laser skin resurfacing would produce similar results; however, they are ablative procedures. This means that the layers of the skin are removed with a laser. As opposed to this, in this procedure, no skin is removed. Instead, the laser would pass through the epidermis for acting on separate points deeply, in the targeted area. The surrounding skin is left unaffected. Thus, the recovery time becomes much shorter and is more comfortable when compared to laser peels or chemicals.

What Are the Benefits of Fraxel Laser Skin Treatment?

The collagen and new skin produced by Fraxel laser resurfacing would result in a rejuvenated appearance. There is effective minimization of fine lines and light wrinkles. There is an improvement in the overall skin tone as well. Thus, the skin looks younger, fresher and smoother. What is most attractive about this treatment is that aesthetic improvements can be seen with minimal inconvenience and discomfort.

11/17/2012 12:14:09 AM
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