FX Laser Resurfacing

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Laser skin resurfacing replenishes damaged skin with fresh new skin. It can correct fine lines and wrinkles, loose eyelid skin, crow’s feet around the eyes, pucker marks and frown lines, brown spots and splotchy, uneven skin tone, and scars.

The UltraPulse® is a C02 fractional laser system that applies thousands of tiny, instantaneous laser pulses to the skin. Each pulse heats a section of tissue, eliminating pigment discolorations at the surface. It creates a zone of heating deep in the skin’s tissue to vaporize aging collagen and promote new collagen growth- this helps rebuild and rejuvenate the skin.

There are three types of Laser Resurfacing:

ActiveFX

ActiveFX is a fractional laser treatment that visibly improves skin texture and tone, reduces uneven pigmentation and sun damage, and promotes new collagen formation.

This method is done more rapidly than conventional laser resurfacing, and results can be seen after a single session. Improvement can continue to be seen for up to 6 months as collagen development progresses over time.There is little to no pain associated with the procedure; most patients say they feel warmness similar to sunburn. The treated skin will flake off within two days, and most remaining pinkness will fade after a week.

DeepFX

The DeepFX procedure uses fractional CO2 laser microbeams to target the deeper dermal layers of the skin. This activates healing responses that regenerate tissue and trigger collagen development. DeepFX is especially effective in dealing with moderate to deep wrinkles, deep acne scars (including those caused by cystic acne), and enhancing skin texture and skin tightness.

Local anesthesia may be used during the treatment, and immediately following the procedure the skin will be warm and may look similar to a sunburn. As the skin heals, it will flake off and begin to show results. The healing time is usually 3-5 days.

TotalFX

TotalFX is a combined treatment that targets both the surface of the skin and deep layers of the skin.

Laser Resurfacing vs. IPL

Laser Resurfacing with the UltraPulse® CO2 laser is one of the most successful treatments for those with skin marked by fine lines, shallow or deep wrinkles, and inconsistent coloring.

This type of resurfacing removes the very thin, outermost layer of the skin, not unlike surgery; patients may experience some swelling and need special follow-up care for healing. Though the healing time is longer than other treatments, results from this procedure can be significant.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a good treatment for patients with more superficial signs of aging, like early changes in skin tone and texture. This treatment does not remove any outer layers of skin, so there is no recovery time. IPL provides patients with a refreshed complexion, and can help reverse rosacea symptoms or minor pigment problems, brighten the skin and give smoother texture or smaller pores.