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Anti Aging Benefits of Pixel Skin Resurfacing

Published Apr 10, 2009

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If you’re concerned about patches of pigmented skin, fine lines and wrinkles, or loose and sagging skin around your jawline, you may be a good candidate for a laser skin resurfacing treatment. 
 
Today’s advanced anti-aging technologies can help take years off your appearance, and use a combination of heat, infrared and light energy to boost collagen production and tighten up the skin. Laser skin resurfacing is a powerful anti-aging procedure because it stimulates cell production at a deep level, giving you a more youthful and toned appearance. 
 
Pixel skin resurfacing is one of the most popular skin enhancement procedures available, and offers several advantages over other types of anti-aging procedures. Here’s a close look at the benefits of pixel skin resurfacing:
 
1. Noninvasive procedure. Pixel skin resurfacing is one of the few non-invasive solutions for getting rid of wrinkles, acne scars, freckles and reducing skin discoloration. The procedure works by applying a device directly on the skin’s surface, so there isn’t a single incision involved.
 
2. Helps create a flawless look. If you want to improve the texture your skin, reduce pore size or just even out your skin tone, pixel laser skin resurfacing may be your best solution. The intensity of the laser energy is more powerful than standard chemical peels that promise similar results, and you’ll see the results immediately.

3. No downtime involved. Unlike chemical peels, dermabrasion and facelift surgery, you won’t have to worry about taking time off work or being left with bandages during recovery. Pixel skin resurfacing works immediately, and you will only need to apply some special healing ointments for a few days after treatment to recover properly.

4. Helps stimulate collagen production for the long-term. Even though you’ll see results right away from this procedure, you can also expect to enjoy ongoing results for several months after treatment. Skin cells will continue to reproduce at a rapid rate because the dermis has been stimulated at a deeper level. This means your skin will become tighter, smoother and more toned for the weeks and months after your procedure.
 
5. Immediate results. You can look forward to immediate results with pixel skin resurfacing, although your skin may be slightly red and tender for a few hours after treatment. In the days following the procedure, you’ll notice clearer skin, a more toned and sculpted face, and a significant reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.

6. Selective treatment that helps even heavily photo damaged skin. If you have extensive scars from surgery or an accident, have suffered from acne, or have noticeable brown spots and freckles on your skin, you can eliminate them entirely with pixel skin resurfacing. This procedure has proven to be effective at correcting even the most heavily photo-damaged skin, so you can look forward to clearer, more toned skin within a matter of days. 
 
Learn more about pixel skin resurfacing in our Fraxel information guide, or consult with an anti-aging specialist in your area to find out if you are a good candidate for this highly effective procedure.

 

 

Published: 04/10/2009, Last Updated: 04/10/2009

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