FRAXEL FEBRUARY!

Posted January 30, 2012 by Jacob Haiavy, MD, FACS

PALOMAR FRACTIONAL LASER aka FRAXEL

What is it good for?

  • Diminishing Surgical Scar

  • Diminishing Acne Scars

  • Diminishing Stretch marks (Striae)

  • Skin Resurfacing to give a renewed glow

How do I feel after the treatment:

  • Area treated may feel hot for about 2 hours after the treatment.  Can use cold packs or Aloe Vera immediately after the treatment.

  • You may feel 2-3 days of redness, pinkness, swelling, warmth or tightness.

  • Can use make-up the next day

  • “waffle” look or “slept on gauze” look for about 1 week

  • Avoid the sun for a few days.  SPF 30 or higher

How many treatments do I need?

  • 1 Treatment per month

  • 3-5 treatments total

  • Continue to see results 6 months after the last treatment

How Does it Work?

FOR FINE LINES/WRINKLES AND RESURFACING:

  • The laser delivers light in an array of narrow, focused “microbeams” to create columns of coagulation within the skin.  These columns initiate a natural healing process that forms new, healthy tissue.  This results in improved skin appearance.

  • The Laser causes collagen reforming giving a renewed cellular appearance

FOR SCARS:

  • Laser scar treatment is appropriate for surgical scars and acne scars and works on any skin type.

  • Laser scar treatment uses “fractional” pulses of laser light to break down scar tissue and help generate healthy new tissue, light in color and more even in texture.

  • 3-5 treatments will be needed.

FOR STRETCH MARKS:

  • Laser stretch mark treatment is a non-surgical procedure that uses pulses of fractional laser light to break down stretch marks triggering new tissue production at the site and improve the appearance of your skin.

  • In just a few simple treatments, redness can be reduced and stretch marks can be smoothed.

HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM CO2 LASER?

  • CO2 uses the ablative method, which removes the epidermis layer of skin.

  • The 1540 uses non-ablative method: sending light pulses into the epidermis and dermis, while leaving the top layer of skin intact.

  • This allows for a quick recovery with the Fraxel Laser.

How Much do Treatments Cost?

  • Prices are per treatment.   You can also save by buying a package as most will need a total of 3-6 treatments.

Regular price      Special Feb. price         Package of 3 (Feb. special)

Full face 600                         450                                         1200

Chest       450                         350                                         900

Hands      350                         250                                         650

Small area of stretch marks starting at $250 (price determined at consultation)

Surgical Scars starting at $150 per session (price determined at consultation)

The February specials are only good for treatments done in February so book your consultation today at 909-987-0899.

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