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Key Benefits of Fractional Skin Resurfacing Treatments
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Fractional skin resurfacing treatments are designed to improve the appearance of photo-damaged and aged skin using a heated laser device that burns small holes into the skin to speed up collagen production. The treatment has been proven safe and effective for most skin types and is a more affordable and convenient alternative to facelift surgery. Here’s a close look at how fractional resurfacing works, and what its key benefits are:
How Fractional Skin Resurfacing Treatments Work
Fractional skin resurfacing treatments such as Fraxel, Pixel and the Erbium laser are used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and scars, clear up acne scars, and even out skin pigmentation. The procedure works by burning away the outer layer of skin and triggering the skin renewal process. Because the body senses an ‘injury’ to the skin tissues, it starts to produce more collagen to heal the area. This makes the skin firmer, tighter and more toned, and after a few days and weeks, the skin appears much healthier and smoother.
Fractional skin resurfacing treatments can be administered as a series of three to six treatments depending on the condition of the skin, but since there is some downtime involved, most people need to wait between 10 to 14 days between each session. This reduces the risk of burning and excessive trauma to the skin tissues.
Benefits of Fractional Skin Resurfacing
Fractional skin resurfacing treatments are designed for people who want to reverse the signs of sun damage, improve the texture and tone of their skin, and reduce or eliminate acne marks. The procedure is a step above traditional microdermabrasion and chemical peels, and most people will experience some peeling between three to five days after the procedure.
Some of the key benefits of fractional skin resurfacing are:
- Can treat melasma
- Smooths the skin surface within days
- Increases skin elasticity
- Laser can be applied to the face, neck, back of the hands and most parts of the body without causing damage to the surrounding tissues
- More effective than microdermabrasion and photorejuvenation procedures
- Rapid recovery of the skin, so patient experiences only a few days of downtime
- Continuous results for days and weeks after treatment
- Can be performed as a series for better results
People who have more severe skin conditions may require between four to six sessions to see noticeable results. However, the final cosmetic benefits can be seen after 8 to 12 weeks.
One of the major drawbacks of laser skin resurfacing is that it can be twice as costly as other noninvasive treatments, and is only a temporary solution if the patient is not taking care of their skin with appropriate sunscreen and topical serums. However, it is still more effective than applying over-the-counter products and can help to improve the overall texture and tone of your skin within a few short weeks.
Learn more about laser skin resurfacing in our information guide, or consult with a cosmetic dermatologist in your area to find out if you can benefit from Fraxel and other skin rejuvenation treatments.
Published: 10/16/2009, Last Updated: 10/16/2009
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