Fraxel® Laser in the News

"Fraxel Re:Store: Target Age Spots and Fine Lines"

"Laser treatments can zap away those unsightly spots and smooth out the fine lines on the tops of your hands. Many doctors use Fraxel re:store, a targeted, controlled fractional resurfacing treatment that creates dozens of microscopic thermal wounds on the skin. Treatment feels like multiple pin pricks, and topical anesthetics and cooling agents are used. Here's how it works: As the tiny wounds heal, fresher skin emerges. After two or three treatments over a six-month period, spots and fine lines will fade away. The skin will look smooth and retextured. (Many doctors use this on sun-damaged, blotchy chests, as well.) The downtime associated with Fraxel is limited; your hands might look a little sunburned for two to five days."

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"Since its introduction in 2004, patients of all ages have benefited from Fraxel treatment for pigment, acne scars, wrinkles and more, and now there is another Fraxel option. In addition to the original-which now goes by Fraxel re:store-Fraxel re:fine provides safe, gentle resurfacing for women in their 20s and 30s who are looking to prevent or address the first signs of aging such as fine lines and mild pigment problems, without downtime. A series of six to eight monthly 20-minute treatments are recommended for optimal results, with follow-up sessions every six months to maintain the quality of the skin."