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Before starting 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, such as the neck,
chest and hands.
Clinical studies suggest that an effective treatment regime is
three to five sessions, spaced about four to seven days apart.
However, treatment plans can be very flexible and effective, even
spaced by weeks or months if that best meets the patient's needs.
By design, each treatment session targets between 12-20% of the
skin's surface, depending on the clinical parameters selected.
Results are immediate and progressive. Optimal improvement is
usually visible in about two to three months.
If you are having a significant area of your skin treated, your
doctor will develop a pain management approach to maximize your
comfort during the procedure.
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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, a FDA certified water-soluble tint, is applied to the treatment
area to highlight the contours of the skin. This tint is washed
off after treatment.
What Happens After Treatment
You will experience a mild sunburn sensation for about an hour
and then virtually no discomfort. The skin will have a pinkish
tone for five to seven days. This is a normal sign that the skin
is healing deeply, that dermal tissue is being repaired, and there
is good blood circulation. Swelling is minimal and generally resolves
in two to three days.
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You may apply make-up
or shave soon after treatment.
Typically patients find they can go back to work soon after treatment
or the next day.
What Happens After Treatment
New epidermal skin develops immediately, within 24 hours. This
process of skin repair involves:
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Bronzing: Your skin will
have a bronze appearance that lasts anywhere from three to 14
days, depending on the treatment level.
Flaking: Your skin will naturally and vigorously exfoliate
as the reorganized epidermal 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.
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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.
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