Fractional Re:pair(Fraxel)


Everyone wants soft, beautiful skin. Unfortunately, our skin is subject to numerous experiences that leave it less than perfect.

Since the 1990s, CO2 laser resurfacing has long been the gold standard for a safe and effective treatment for fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, scars, uneven pigmentation, and large pores. Before and After

However, with the CO2 laser there is a need for anesthesia, risk of scarring, and lengthy recovery period after the procedure that includes weeping and crusting of facial skin. There is also a potential for prolonged facial redness that can last three months, hypopigmentation or lightening of skin color, and the potential for infection which can lead to scarring.

Now there’s good news.
A new breed of Fractional technology has been designed to improve the risks and make this procedure much safer. This new treatment known as Fraxel delivers the laser’s energy in tiny microbeams leaving some healthy tissue behind. This results in much faster healing of the treated area.

Usually, only 1 session is needed. The higher the intensity, the longer the recovery, but with more impressive results. During the procedure the physician scans the skin being treated with the Fraxel hand-piece in a computer-controlled pattern. This allows the physician to treat small areas of skin while leaving the surrounding area intact.

During your consultation with the doctor you can discuss your concerns and your goals. Together you can choose the treatment level that best suits your needs.

Before and After
What can I expect after treatment?
Within the first 5-7 days following your treatment (depending on the intensity of the treatment) there will be some redness, swelling and seeping. Most patients rest 5-7 days before they return to normal activities. Any mild to moderate redness can last from 5-7 days and can usually be covered with makeup after 1 week. We would advise not scheduling any major social engagements for about 2 weeks following your Fraxel Treatments. What patients like the most about Fraxel is that the recovery time is shortened, there is less chance of having complications and the results last longer.

Are the results permanent?
No, they aren’t, but they do last significantly longer than non-abrasive laser procedures.

Does this replace Botox and Fillers?
Fraxel is performed to tighten the skin while Botox relaxes the skin and fillers restore lost volume to the skin. Most patients find that optimal results are obtained by combining these treatment options.

Before and After
What is Fraxel?
Fraxel is a semi-ablative procedure that is based upon the skin’s own healing response. Microscopic laser wounds are spaced across the treated skin. The deeper layer of skin is stimulated by the laser energy to renew and repair. As the formation of new collagen continues to improve over time, most patients will see significant improvement in the appearance of sunspots, fine lines wrinkles, and acne scarring with a fresher, more youthful skin tone and texture. Fraxel reaches deeper into the skin to produce more effective wrinkle removal and skin rejuvenation.

This advanced laser system delivers high precision micro-beams of laser energy into the skin to smooth out fine lines, wrinkles, scars, remove brown spots and other irregularities, and tighten the skin.

The benefits of Fraxel:
  • Better results compared to non-ablative treatments
  • Minimal downtime
  • Minimal chance of pigment loss
  • Safe and effective for all skin surface areas
  • Promotes tissue contraction and skin tightening
  • Your appearance continues to improve over a period of up to six months
  • Can be performed to delay more invasive surgery like a facelift
  • Am I a candidate for Fraxel?

Any patient who would like to have smoother, tighter, younger-looking skin is a good candidate. For patients who are 40-50 years old this procedure can put off the need for a facelift.