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Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing

Methods of Fractional Laser Resurfacing include the following technologies:
Fraxel Fraxel Resurfacing Laseroffers four levels of fractional resurfacing treatments - Re:fine, Re:store, Re:store Dual and Re:pair.

Fraxel is unique because of how the treatment actually does what it does. The laser produces thousands of tiny localized treatments known as MicroThermal Zones. These zones are what define an area that will undergo alteration and an area that will remain untouched. During the process, collagen and elastin are regenerated and about 20% of the skin is resurfaced with each session.

What makes Fraxel special is its ability to bypass healthy, living skin cells and touch only those cells that require re-growth. This level of precision makes the procedure safe, reliable and worth the big bucks it's going cost. The "fractional" treatment area is what makes the healing process work so quickly. Instead of the body facing a large portion of skin to re-grow, it can focus on smaller areas.

Fraxel is FDA cleared for periorbital wrinkles, pigmented lesions, Melasma, soft tissue coagulation, acne scars and surgical scars, actinic Keratoses


ActiveFX by Lumenis


ActiveFX is a fractional laser procedure performed in a single treatment with minimal patient downtime. During the procedure, a high-energy beam of laser light is used to smooth out lines, wrinkles and scars, remove brown spots and other irregularities, and tighten the skin. It also stimulates formation of new underlying collagen to continue improvement over time.

With fractional laser treatment, only a fraction of the skin's surface is treated by the laser, leaving small "bridges" of untouched skin. This technique makes the healing process much faster and enables you to get back to normal activities sooner.


SmartXide Dot Therapy

Transform Your Patients, Transform Your Practice�with DOT Therapy!

The SmartXide DOT� laser with DOT Therapy� is ideal for the treatment of dyschromia, skin laxity and texture, wrinkles, dermal lesions, photoaging, acne scarring and scar reduction.

SmartXide Dot TherapySmartXide Dot Therapy is a revolutionary laser skin resurfacing method that has recently been approved by the FDA for use in the United States. Like traditional laser resurfacing, SmartXide Dot uses a CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser to reduce such things as wrinkles, acne scars, redness and sun damage. But what sets SmartXide Dot apart from traditional resurfacing methods is its unique ability to treat specific areas within a target zone, as opposed to the entire face, using a new technology that splits the laser beam into fine micro beams. This results in faster healing and no downtime for the patient. In fact, patients can apply make-up directly following a SmartXide Dot treatment. An added benefit of the SmartXide Dot method is that skin is tightened up to 20 percent, and can actually be seen tightening during the procedure. Full results are typically noticed within two to four treatment sessions, held two to four weeks apart. Improvements should continue to be seen for six months following the final session.

Used for Treating:

* Fine Lines and Wrinkles * Deeper Lines * Acne * Rosacea * Acne Scarring * Ageing Skin


Palomar Fractional

Palomar Lux1540 Non-Ablative ResurfacingThe Palomar LUX 1540 Fractional Laser Handpiece delivers light in an array of high precision microbeams. These microbeams create narrow, deep columns of tissue coagulation that penetrate well below the epidermis and into the dermis, while sparing the tissue surrounding the columns from damage.

The Palomar LUX 1540 microbeams penetrate deeper (up to 1 mm) than other devises. These deep columns of coagulated tissue initiate a natural healing process that accelerates the formation of new, healthy tissue to fill in the damaged treatment zones; the deeper the columns, the more new tissue. Coagulated collagen and cellular debris is expelled as skin is resurfaced. Throughout the process, the integrity of the top layer of skin is maintained, which protects the tissue from infection as it heals.

NEW! Palomar Lux2940 Fractional "Ablative Resurfacing Laser"

Palomar Lux2940 Ablative Resurfacing The Lux2940 Fractional Laser Handpiece can be used for:
  • Fractional Ablative Skin Resurfacing
  • Scar Revision
  • Superficial Skin Lesions

  • Pixel Laser by Alma

    Pixel is a fractional ablative laser that represents the best of both worlds for skin resurfacing: it combines the proven effectiveness of an ablative approach with the patient comfort level and convenience of a non-ablative approach.

    Skin resurfacing with the Pixel is a gradual process that happens over several treatments, usually 3-5 sessions at 2-4 week intervals.

    Now you can get a laser peel, which gives the best results available, without the pain or down time associated with lasers in the past. Pixel allows you to go right back to work the same day, and is pain free.

    The Pixel Laser can be used on the face, neck, chest, arms and hands - a much wider scope than traditional ablative technologies.

    Designed to treat aged and photo-damaged skin, the Pixel improves the quality and texture of the dermis while it stimulates collagen regeneration.

    New! Fractionated CO2 Skin Resurfacing System

    Fractionated CO2 Skin Resurfacing System

    Alma Lasers' stand-alone fractional ablative CO2 solution, the Pixel�®CO2, represents the best of both worlds for skin resurfacing. It combines the proven effectiveness of an ablative approach with the patient comfort level and convenience that approaches a non-ablative solution.

  • Clears photo-damaged skin
  • Smoothes fine lines, wrinkles and rhytids
  • Shrinks the appearance of pores
  • Fills in acne scars
  • Blends uneven pigmentation
  • Heals in approximate 3 days


    Affirm by Cynosure

    Cynosure Affirm Laser Laser treatments are taken to the next level with the Combined Apex Pulse (CAP) technology in the Affirm system. The Affirm is a fractional light energy device that allows for a more relaxed and effective treatment with longer lasting results for patients.

    A topical anesthetic may be applied prior to treatment, however, a majority of patients do not find it necessary to apply the anesthetic and opt to proceed with treatment without using this option.

    Benefits of Affirm Treatments

  • Minimal discomfort
  • Virtually no "downtime", may return to normal activities immediately
  • Skin rejuvenation
  • Collagen stimulation to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • Overall skin tightening and toning
  • Helps fade age spots and correct sun-damaged skin and other facial discolorations
  • Minimal risk

    Most all skin types can be treated effectively with very little to no downtime post treatment. The Affirm works by micro-pulses of light to the dermis to aid in collagen stimulation, correction of wrinkles and acne scars, and photo-aging. The side effects from treatment are mild redness that usually resolves in just a few hours and some clients may report some mild puffiness and swelling that quickly resolves.

    When will results be seen?

    A series of 3-6 treatment sessions is typical depending on the type and severity of the condition being treated. It usually takes about 3-8 weeks after the first session to start seeing results. Many clients state they are experiencing overall skin tightness and clarity with their first treatment.


    Matrix IR Fractional by Syneron

    Syneron The Matrix IR Fractional Technology has just been introduced by Syneron, and is the only fractional laser to combine fractional optical energy with radio frequency for deep dermal heating for effective treatment of wrinkles. The collagen remodeling caused by Matrix IR treatments is designed for maximum penetration for consistent and effective treatment of wrinkles.

    Matrix IR creates micro-thermal bands of heating while leaving the surrounding tissue in tact which in turn act as a "healing reservoir" for the thermally damaged tissue. The premise is that undamaged tissue works to promote quicker healing while ensuring there is limited or no patient downtime.


    ProFractional by Sciton

    Sciton ProFractionalThe ProFractional is called the Complete Fractional Solution by the manufacturer, the ProFractional utilizes a 2940 nm laser for ablative resurfacing in a single pass. As one of the few 2940 nm ablative fractional procedures, the Pro-Fractional instantly ablates the hot debris from tissue, reducing pain and irritation, and speeding recovery. ProFractional can selectively treat upto 60% of the skin area in a single pass for fast treatments.

    ProFractional quickly and effective effectively treats in a single pass:

  • wrinkles
  • acne scars
  • skin tone and texture
  • pigment


    EXELO2 CO2 Fractional by MedSurge Advances

    MedSurge AdvancesFeatures:

  • Fractional CO2 � combines the gold standard in ablation with the most advanced delivery system available
  • Full face ablation in 15 minutes
  • Minimal patient downtime � proprietary random scan allows faster recovery, only 1-5 days depending on condition
  • Effective � only 1-3 treatments depending on severity
  • Variable pulse width for a variety of applications
  • No local anesthesia or numbing cream required
  • Concurrent integrated cooling allows one clinician to perform procedure
  • Built-in smoke evacuation
  • No disposables/consumable


    MiXto CO2 Fractional Revolution by Lasering USA

    MiXto CO2 Fractional Resurfacing

  • Faster Healing
  • Short Procedure Time
  • No Consumables
  • No Cooling
  • No Anesthesia in most cases
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    News Briefs on Fractional Resurfacing:

    • 4/27/2012 7:58:00 AM
      Fractional CO2 Laser for Smoker's Face on The Doctors
      Dr. Ben Benham demonstrated a fractional CO2 laser to treat "Smoker's Face", the lines and wrinkles caused by years of smoking on the Doctors TV show today. The Dermatologist states the laser will smooth out the smoker's lines around her mouth and help with the tone in her skin.
    • Beauty Tech Review: Fractional Resurfacing - Synopsis - We spoke to several physicians, including attendees of the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) about fractional skin resurfacing. These procedures refresh skin and improve appearance, clearing off years of damage. We are pleased to provide this synopsis- our Beauty Tech Review of Fractional Resurfacing Devices.
    • How To Get Rid Of Age Spots - From organic green peels to chemical peels to laser skin resurfacing, facial rejuvenation may erase age spots, revealing beautiful youthful skin.
    • Fractional Resurfacing Now Available For All Skin Types - EndyMed Pro, the new fractional resurfacing technology from Eclipse Medical, may treat all skin colors effectively and safely with deeper radiofrequency (RF) energy.
    • Available Options for Stretch Marks Removal - Getting rid of stretch marks isn't easy, but there are laser treatment options available from your aesthetic physician.
    • CO2RE Fractional Laser: Simultaneous Double Laser Treatment - The newest fractional laser from Syneron and Candela, the CO2RE can treat wrinkles and rejuvenate skin on the superficial and the deep level.
    • Which is better Fraxel or DOT Therapy? - More often than not, technology is second place to the skills and experience of the person performing the treatment. Both Fraxel re:pair and DOT Therapy are CO2 devices designed to perform fractional surface ablation.
    • The Berns Triplets: Hope For Third Degree Burns - Severely burned from a house fire 22 years ago, Chandra, Jordan, and Trae Berns found Dr. Jill Waibel, one of the pioneers in scar and burn treatment to help them with their third degree burns.
    • Cosmetic & Aesthetic Lasers: A Look into the Future - Lasers have revolutionized medicine in the last 30 years and continue to play an integral role in treatment. What is the future for medical laser development?
    • Is There A Cure For Stretch Marks? - Combining a fractional CO2 laser treatment with PRP injections, this dual procedure could greatly improve the appearance of stretch marks from the inside out.
    • Laser Treatment For Undereye Bags And Festoons - A simple procedure that may transform tired eyes and shave years off your appearance.
    • Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Wins At THE Aesthetic Awards - Dr. Ken Oleszek wins Best Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Award at THE Aesthetic Awards with his patient results from fractional laser resurfacing.
    • iPixel: New Fractional Resurfacing Technology on Wheels - The latest from Alma, the iPixel uses a rolling hand piece to deliver the laser pulses instead of the traditional stamping technique
    • Facials To Rejuvenate The Face Without Downtime - Rejuvenate and freshen your face without aggressive treatments that require lasers or resurfacing and ensuing downtime - the Fire and Ice Facial Treatment rapidly resurfaces the skin in an hour.