Some patients in Los Angeles may be good candidates for laser treatment with Fraxel Repair

Some patients in Los Angeles may be good candidates for laser treatment with Fraxel Repair

 

 

One of the most popular laser systems is Fraxel Repair.  It is able to achieve excellent results for issues such as:

– sun damage

– wrinkles

– mild to moderate skin laxity

– age spots

– acne scars

Newer Carbon Dioxide Laser-Fraxel Repair

Fraxel Repair is considered to be a new evolution among carbon dioxide lasers.  The energy from a carbon dioxide laser is absorbed by water to enter the skin.

As a cosmetic laser, Fraxel Repair uses the 10,600nm wavelength to create changes in the skin. Unlike its predecessors, it does not need to be administered to the entire face.  It applies  energy through  fractionated processes, hence the name, Fraxel. Healthy skin is left alone. And only problematic areas are treated without compromising the quality of the results.

The benefit that patients are offered is quicker healing and less downtime.

An Ablative Laser-Fraxel Repair

Fraxel Repair is a laser that is able to tighten the skin by vaporizing vertical columns of tissue, known as micro-thermal zones. Because cells are actually removed, this is considered to be an ablative process. The heat from Fraxel Repair’s energy reaches the dermal layer below the skin’s surface, creating deliberate wounds. The skin reacts by trying to heal itself.  Specialized cells in the dermis produce new collagen fibers   that firm and smooth the skin.

After the procedure, patients are quite red.  Depending on the severity of the treatment, downtime can last from 10 days up to two weeks. Sun protection is essential for successful healing to take place.

Fraxel Repair-A Laser That Gets Rid of Age Spots

Age spots are the result of high concentrations of melanin that are secreted. This occurs as a response to prolonged sun exposure.  UV rays from the sun will cause oxygen molecules on the skin to loose a single electron. These molecules then act as free radicals trying to recover stability by taking away electrons from surrounding tissue structures.  Due to this damage, it becomes harder for the skin to rejuvenate itself.  It  secretes melanin which acts as a sunscreen to help prevent further damage.

Laser procedures with Fraxel Repair will target the melanin and break apart the pigment. The lymphatic system removes the remaining particles. As a result, the skin becomes more clear with an improved complexion.

Using the Fraxel Repair Laser As An Acne Scar Treatment

Fraxel Repair is  a laser that is able to stimulate the production of new collagen.  Besides just tightening and firming the skin, this process is also useful for treating acne scars.

Acne scars are made of the same collagen that is present in the rest of the skin.  This tissue is thicker in appearance because the fibers are arranged in disorderly patterns.

The micro-thermal zones of the Fraxel Repair laser activate the synthesis of normal collagen.  This helps to flatten and fade the acne scars.

Contraindications of the Laser-Fraxel Repair

Fraxel Repair is only recommended for patients of lighter skin tones. This is defined by Fitzpatrick types I-III.  As a laser system, Fraxel Repair uses  high intensity energy that is readily absorbed by melanin.  Since patients with ethnic skin have greater levels of melanin, this creates the risk of overheating and permanent scars.

Los Angeles Laser-Fraxel Repair

A Los Angeles Fraxel Repair laser procedure may be the right treatment to help with skin tightening, age spots, acne scars and wrinkles.  Fine Touch Dermatology offers consultations at no charge for individuals who are interested in the benefits of Fraxel Repair.