Part of the Harmony laser platform by Alma Lasers. Per the Alma Laser website, the Pixel laser is a "2940nm Er:YAG Module is an FDA-approved fractional ablative skin resurfacing laser that represents a new option to perform skin resurfacing on aged and photo-damaged skin: it's a safe and effective treatment with no patient downtime, and no gel or consumables required."

Provides fractional ablative skin resurfacing.

Pixel laser reviews

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28 people found this Pixel laser review helpful:

Loved the results and the experience was painless

I have had a GREAT experience with the Pixel Laser Treatment. I am 39 years old and after 1 time, it took about 10 years off of my face. Removed most of my fine lines (especially around my eyes) shrunk my pores and made my skin tone that of a 20 year old! I had people that hadn't seen me in awhile notice! With... Full Pixel laser review

Published Feb 21, 2008 by Jow28

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10 people found this Pixel laser review helpful:

Scary side effects

I had a pixel laser on my heavily wrinkled hands. I am 46 and in good health. According to all the websites and the doctor's office where I had the procedure done, my hands would return to normal within about 5-8 days. It has been a month and my hands are bright red with burn spots. It looks like I am wearing red... Full Pixel laser review

Published Jan 25, 2008 by MaryO

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Ouch!! pixel is painful!! ~ Pixel laser was worth it

Jojomark NC Oct 9, 2008 Cost: $1,200 Pain: Severe

I was really scared to do this after reading pros and cons but decided to go for it. I did not expect it to be so painful!! Maybe I'm just a wimp... more

Pixel, my new best friend ~ Pixel laser was worth it

GettingThin Chicago, IL Oct 4, 2008 Cost: $2,700 Pain: Uncomfortable

I was getting lipodissolve at the Medspa and I asked to get an evaluation on my skin (I had acne when younger and still have scars)... They... more

Excellent result but slow recovery ~ Pixel laser was worth it

Iamred Richmond Sep 29, 2008 Cost: $3,600 Pain: Mild

I had tried 5 x IPL, 3x fraxel, 3~ 4 chemical peels and 6~ 8 microderms but none help improving my scars at all. Then my friend told me about this... more

Hide out during recovery ~ Pixel laser was worth it

TG Wilmington, DE Sep 23, 2008 Cost: $500 Pain: Uncomfortable

I am day one post procedure and very scary looking. The procedure itself was not too bad. The pain started about an hour after and lasted about... more

Good results, hurt like he*& ~ Pixel laser was worth it

Monet Virginia Aug 13, 2008 Cost: $1,800 Pain: Severe

I had my first appt last Thursday. It hurt REALLY bad. I was really swollen for 2 days. I couldn't leave the house for 4 days because my skin... more

Haven't seen results yet after 3 treatments ~ Pixel laser was worth it

Shotso Northern Minnesota Jul 24, 2008 Cost: $500 Pain: Mild

I am 52 and have just completed my third Pixel treatment. Each cost $500 - there would have been a discount if I had paid for three up... more

Horrible results ~ Pixel laser was NOT worth it

Pugsrock28 Frederick, MD Jun 29, 2008 Cost: $2,000 Pain: Uncomfortable

Horrible experience. The doctor did a poor job. i had severe hyperpigmentation as well as raw oozing skin. This was the worst... more

Results of pixel: hypo and hyperpigmention, skin worse than before ~ Pixel laser was NOT worth it

Jillm VA Jun 28, 2008 Cost: $300 Pain: Uncomfortable

Had this done at a local medspa. Seemed like a good idea at the time to get rid of my acne/pock marks. Was told this would be the thing to do and... more

Pixel laser treatment hot and painful, but hopefully worth it! ~ Pixel laser was worth it

Miky Vancouver,BC, Canada May 31, 2008 Cost: $1,690 Pain: Uncomfortable

I am 44 years old, and I had my first Pixel treatment today. The clinic I went to was great. I am getting 5 altogether on my entire face for tone... more

Great results... almost painless... no wrinkles!!! ~ Pixel laser was worth it

Daniela daniela Monterrey, NL Mexico May 24, 2008 Cost: $250 Pain: Uncomfortable

GREAT RESULTS, no pain after 3 hours, no winkles, almost no scars, firm skin, no swelling.... JUST GREAT.... STRONGLY RECOMEND IT Note: Do not be... more

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