Skin Rejuvenation

Non-Ablative Fractional Treatments

How Non-Ablative Fractional Skin Resurfacing Work?

The non-ablative fractional laser is a multi-purpose skin rejuvenation laser that offers the power and precision to alter the skin—from non-surgical skin resurfacing to effective tattoo removal. The goal is to produce sufficient energy (heat) to penetrate the skin and absorb the target.

What Can It Do To Improve My Skin?

Treatments include common problems such as fine blood vessels that cause skin redness, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, excess pigment (such as brown spots), enlarged pores and skin texture. It can also remove most tattoo colors, usually over a series of treatments. (Visit our Tattoo Removal page for more information)

What Is A Laser Peel?

Your doctor may recommend a Laser Peel to improve the overall quality of your complexion. First a topical lotion is applied to the face, followed by the laser, to stimulate skin cells and begin the process of exfoliation. To optimize the results, a series of treatments (average is 3) are recommended to reduce oil production, enlarged pores, improve skin tone, reduce fine lines and generate new collagen.

How Many Treatments Will I Need To See An Improvement?

The number of treatments will depend on the specific problem you’re addressing. For example, if you have broken facial blood vessels around your nose, one or two treatments would be likely. If you have advanced sun damage with multiple issues such as pigment, it could be more. Your doctor will assess and advise on the optimal treatment program for you.

Are Treatments Uncomfortable?

The area of the face or body that is treated often dictates how the treatment feels. Patients often describe the feeling as intense warmth or a brief snap or sting. Sometimes the doctor will prescribe a topical anesthetic to numb the area prior to treatment. Don’t hesitate to share your apprehensions about discomfort prior to treatment.

How Long Will My Results Last?

Obviously your skin will continue to age. However, to minimize on-going damage, consult with your doctor about preventative measures, such as a good sunscreen, makeup, etc. You may need to adopt the habit of wearing a hat or engaging in sports earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon, away from the sun’s peak hours. These are practical lifestyle changes that will help you retain your new, healthier skin.

How Safe Are Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Treatments?

Our engineers designed our non-ablative fractional laser to be clinically superior and provide the doctor with the best features available for patient safety.

CO2 Fractional Treatments

How Does Fractional CO2 Skin Resurfacing Work?

The introduction of fractional skin resurfacing to cosmetic surgeons dramatically changed the way physicians approach resurfacing techniques. By creating tiny micro-wounds spaced apart on the skin, the doctor is treating only a fraction of the skin’s surface. Since discomfort and healing time are minimized, fractional resurfacing has become more appealing to a wider range of people. The procedure lives up to its promise to reduce skin imperfections and promote collagen regeneration, reclaiming the skin’s youthful texture, tone and color.

What Skin Conditions Will The CO2 Laser Treatments Improve?

Results will vary depending on your age, degree of sun damage and skin type. However, patients who have had this procedure, report significant changes in only a single treatment.

• Reduces facial fine lines and wrinkles
• Gives the skin a more firm, smooth appearance
• Improves scars
• Reduces sun damage, such as brown spots
• Reduces skin blotches and blends skin color
• Improves pigmented and vascular conditions

Is The Procedure Painful?

Everyone experiences pain or discomfort to varying degrees. Your doctor will determine how to minimize your discomfort during the procedure. Topical anesthetics are applied and sometimes oral medications are prescribed. Administering nerve blocks is another option that completely numbs the area being treated.

What Will I Look Like Post-Treatment?

Following treatment you will experience swelling and redness. If your doctor is aggressive during the procedure, the area treated will appear red for a longer period of time. In most cases, this issue resolves in one to three weeks. During that time, with the exception of the first few days posttreatment, you may apply makeup to tone down the redness. Normal activities may be resumed, in most cases, within 5-7 days.

When Will I See Results?

Within a few days, new skin will appear that is smoother and more even-toned. Your skin will continue to improve over six to nine months as the new collagen builds replacing the old collagen.

Will I Need More Than One Treatment?

It's possible if you have deep scars and/or deep wrinkles. Also, it depends on your own expectations. You may feel after a few months that you need further improvement. However, your doctor is the best person to assess how many treatments you might need during your initial consultation.

How Long Will The Effects Last?

Obviously your skin will continue to age. However, to minimize on-going damage, consult with your doctor about preventative measures, for example, a good sunscreen, makeup etc. You may need to adopt the habit of wearing a hat or engaging in sports earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon, away from the sun’s peak hours. These are practical lifestyle changes that will help you retain your new, healthier skin.

Is The Procedure Safe?

Fractional treatments are approaching a decade of popularity with physicians and consumers worldwide. Our CO2 laser is designed with the finest operating features possible to provide you and your doctor the greatest margin of safety during the procedure.