Fraxel\u00ae Laser Treatment (FLT) is a \u201cfractional\u201d treatment that produces thousands of deep, tiny columns in your skin, called microthermal treatment<\/a> zones. FLT is \u201cfractional\u201d in that it intensively treats old epidermal pigment cells without affecting any of the surrounding tissue. This reduces healing time and promotes the skin\u2019s natural healing process for creating new, heal thier tissue to replace the damaged cells.<\/p>\n Before Fraxel\u00ae, there were two types of laser treatments available<\/a>. Ablative laser treatments (Erbium\/CO2), which literally means to vaporize at very high temperatures, are very effective yet have significant side effects and can require a lengthy healing period. The newer available laser treatment (Fraxel\u00ae), being non-ablative, has little or no side effects and almost no healing time, but requires numerous treatments over many months and has limited results at best. Fraxel\u00ae treatments offer the effectiveness of ablative treatments with the benefits of the gentler, non-ablative lasers<\/a>.<\/p>\n FLT is designed to target aging<\/a> and sun damaged skin by targeting portions of specific damaged tissue. By creating microscopic \u201cwounds\u201d within the targeted areas well beneath the outer most epidermal layer of skin, Fraxel\u00ae Laser treatments trigger the body\u2019s natural healing process accelerating the production of collagen and new, healthy skin cells.<\/p>\n Fine lines and wrinkles will fade, and pores will reduce in size. Since FLT has the impact of ablative lasers but the gentler benefits of the non-ablative treatments, healing time is significantly accelerated so there is minimal downtime. Because the Fraxel\u00ae Laser penetrates the non-living outer layer of skin leaving it completely untreated, make-up can be worn immediately following the procedure. Some patients are able to return to routine activities, including work and social obligations, the same day of treatment. Others require a little more time, depending upon their skin condition and treatment. Please consult your physician to understand how Fraxel\u00ae Laser Treatment<\/a> will fit into your schedule.<\/p>\n Swelling and redness are the most common side effects from treatment. If swelling does occur, it is minimal and will subside within a day or two. Redness may occur and will fade within a few days. There is a very limited risk of infection or scarring.<\/p>\n Clinical studies suggest that on average, an effective treatment regimen is 3 to 5 sessions, spaced about 2 to 4 weeks apart. Depending upon your condition and schedule, you and your physician may choose to space treatment sessions even further apart. Results are immediate and progressive. Optimal improvement is usually visible in about 2 to 3 months. 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