REFRESH MD’s arsenal of skin enhancement options wouldn’t be complete without this innovative laser. The Fraxel represents the latest in skin care laser technology as it actively stimulates the body’s own restorative processes by doing ‘controlled damage’ to the skin. Reaching deep into the skin’s second layer, the dermis, Fraxel helps to stimulate the body’s restorative abilities to form new collagen and skin. Older damaged skin is removed from beneath the epidermal layer, the skin’s outermost area. The process of controlled skin damage in small areas which are separated by healthy skin allows for minimal healing time and highly effective skin rejuvenation. By treating small sections of skin in specific areas, while leaving some skin unaffected nearby, Fraxel allows for an easier and less invasive procedure. This approach to skin rejuvenation means the body’s healing response is enhanced. The result is a shorter recovery time and fewer side effects than other more invasive laser treatments.

Solutions For A Host Of Skincare Challenges
Fraxel is a great way to achieve clearer and even more radiant looking skin for anyone suffering from age spots, effects of the environment such as sun damage, acne scars, wrinkles near the eyes, and even melasma, commonly referred to as the “mask of pregnancy,”. Other skin disorders such as pigmentation issues and a need for skin resurfacing are also effectively treated with Fraxel. There are three types of Fraxel lasers: Fraxel re:fine, Fraxel re:store, and Fraxel re:pair. Fraxel may be used on the neck, chest, and hands. You can also discuss other treatment options with one of REFRESH MD’s trusted, renowned dermatologists.

The number of treatments needed to acquire certain results will vary from patient to patient. Your REFRESH MD doctor can help you to determine this. Usually, up to five monthly sessions may be needed. Patients usually begin to see changes as their skin heals over a two to three month time period. REFRESH MD patients can enjoy long lasting results by following our post-procedure care maintenance schedule to ensure that their skin is well taken care of over time. However, age and the elements can still cause skin changes as time progresses, so Fraxel is a skin rejuvenation procedure which can be repeated if further unwanted changes occur to the skin.

No Downtime Necessary
Patients can expect to return to daily activities right away or may require a bit more time to adjust. Makeup may be worn to help alleviate some of the redness to the skin if desired and if the skin is not too sensitive to the touch. Shaving may also be done if discomfort is minimal. Every patient’s skin is unique so different recovery times are normal, although results will usually begin to show about two to three months post treatment. Patients can expect to return to daily activities right away or may require a bit more time to adjust. Makeup may be worn to help alleviate some of the redness to the skin if desired and if the skin is not too sensitive to the touch. Shaving may also be done if discomfort is minimal. Every patient’s skin is unique so different recovery times are normal, although results will usually begin to show about two to three months post treatment.