The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Fraxel DUAL for melasma treatment in June 2013. While dermatologist previously treated melasma with the Fraxel laser, the new approval further proves the efficacy in the treatment of this skin pigmentation issue. Melasma is a type of hyperpigmentation of the skin that appears as brown splotches on…
Scars in the skin seem like stubborn fixtures with the sole purpose of permanently destroying the aesthetic of the human body. Especially scars on the face. Acne scar treatment is a highly sought after cosmetic therapy, but not all of them are created equal. When battling the scars leftover from a vicious bout of acne,…
Acne scars can sometimes appear and feel worse than the acne vulgaris itself. With acne, there is an end in sight—someday it will go away. But scars are permanent. For someone who’s suffered severe acne, dealing with the resulting scars can be just as depressing or even more so. A face pocked with ice pick…
Fraxel lasers are a premier type of laser therapy that emits monochromatic light waves to affect and stimulate tissue restructuring. The term “Fraxel” comes from the fact that they operate using fractional light technology as opposed to light technology on a uniform plane, like the older CO2 lasers. This means that they treat sections of…
The Different Types of Fraxel Lasers If you are considering having a Fraxel procedure done, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of how it works and three treatment levels that are available. Each of these levels use a different laser. Fraxel works through a process called fractional photothermolysis. It’s precision allows practitioners to…
Fraxel Skin Resurfacing in Los Angeles
Fraxel is a brand of fractional lasers used to treat an array of skin conditions. After just one treatment, skin becomes softer and smoother. Additionally, Fraxel laser treatments repair aging skin and sun damage, eradicate fine lines and wrinkles, and improve uneven complexions. An important factor is that they target only problems areas and leave surrounding…
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