We all know the risks of smoking in terms of cancer, heart disease and raising your cholesterol and blood pressure, but it also wrecks havoc on your complexion. Not only does smoking dull your complexion, smokers are more prone to having wrinkles around the mouth and developing under-eye bags before non-smokers, reveals a recent study…
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…
As we age, skin naturally begins to thin, loose elasticity, and sag; especially the skin on the face, which starts off thinner than the rest of the body. But a scalpel and sutures aren’t always what’s needed to give your face a boost. Far less invasive than surgery is laser rejuvenation. How Does Laser Rejuvenation…
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…
Everyone knows how great Fraxel treatment is, but not everyone knows that it is great for Asian skin complexions also. Traditionally, it has been much more difficult to treat darker skinned people for signs of aging, but now with this state of the art technology this is no longer the case. Asians can now subscribe…
When it comes to perfecting and beautifying the skin, nothing gets the job done better than a Fraxel Dual laser treatment. This treatment can help you conquer brown spots, wrinkles, and other signs of aging on your face. Why keep searching for the fountain of youth when you can schedule a free consultation with Dr.…
Fraxel Repair is an ablative laser system that helps tighten the skin. It creates numerous microscopic columns of light which vaporize the surrounding tissue, reducing its overall surface area. The process also heats lower layers of the skin, which induces the formation of new collagen fibers. As…
One of the most popular fractional lasers is Fraxel Repair. Fraxel Repair is a revolutionary laser treatment that has the capabilities to correct deeper wrinkles, tighten skin, and remove years from a person’s appearance. Much more safer, effective, and comfortable than other surgical procedures, Fraxel Repair has life changing benefits for people of all skin…
Fraxel Laser Skin Treatment Performed During Wintertime is Ideal
With less daylight hours and less time spent outside during this season, wintertime is ideal for a Fraxel laser skin treatment at the FineTouch Dermatology. Skin after any type of laser resurfacing is extra sensitive since it is in the wound healing process to improve appearance and/or correct a cosmetic or medical issue. Winter is…
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