Fraxel laser treatment is said to help lessen wrinkled, sun-damaged, and aging skin. It can also be used to treat acne scars and stretch marks. With the coming out fraxel dual, a two-in-one laser, the targeting in peeling away brown discoloration such as sun damage and age spots are now more effective than before.
Dr. Roy G. Geronemus said in his article published in FacialRejuvenation.net that fraxel is a popular type of fractional laser resurfacing, and is particularly effective in treating sun damaged or photo-aged skin. It can be used to smooth wrinkles, eliminate brown or “sun” spots, minimize the appearance of acne scars, and even restore some firmness to skin on the neck, chest, and hands.
The Clinical Professor of Dermatology of New York University revealed that fractional laser resurfacing works by punching tiny holes into the skin at regular intervals. This resurfacing is done at a microscopic level, but the treatment creates an effect similar to the aeration of a lawn – between each vertical injury, a patch of healthy skin is left behind to encourage the healthy regrowth of vital skin cells. In this way, the doctor is able to treat only 20-30% of your skin at a time, making recovery quick and maximizing results. The rest of your skin is then treated in later sessions using the same technique.
“Visible results start appearing after the second or third Fraxel laser treatment session. As the skin heals over the next 3-6 months, improvements will become even more noticeable,” the Medical Director of Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York said.
To wrap up the post, I will share reviews, actually testimonials from women who undergone fraxel laser treatment.
Testimonials
From certain lady of Toronto, ON. (name withheld)
I had 3 Fraxel treatments last year (spaced a month apart) and I'm about to go in again, one year later. Yes there was some discomfort but I'm willing to tolerate it rather than going under the knife. I didn't tell anyone about my treatments and the compliments I received after were unbelievable. My skin was very smooth, and the pores were minimized. I'm told I looked 10 years younger. Fraxel is definitely on my maintenance list of must do's once a year. To read more about this review, visit RealSelf.com Reviews.
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Once finished, my face feels sunburnt, tight and hot. This intensifies throughout the day and by evening I'm ready to apply the soothing cleanser and serums in the post-treatment kit.
Overnight, the redness subsides to a dark brown tone - an improvement, but I still feel self-conscious before an outing. Yet a dusting of mineral foundation proves effective and I fail to attract a single stare.
Over the next few days the skin around my chin, nose and cheeks begins peeling. I heed the advice and resist the temptation to pick at it. Ten days later, a new layer of baby-soft skin has become visible.
Although my face remains slightly pink as it continues to recover, the pigmentation has all but vanished. The overall texture has also improved, with a notable softening of my crow's-feet. To read more about this testimonial, visit Fraxel Laser for Smooth Skin Review.
Though, any laser can cause scarring. However, in the hands of a physician experienced in laser procedures, it is far less likely.
