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Active FX

What it is: Active FX is a single laser treatment procedure in which a high-energy laser beam is used to stimulate the formation of new underlying collagen. Active FX treatments are meant to smooth out fine lines, wrinkles and scars, remove brown spots and tighten lax skin.

Fractional laser treatment treats only a fraction of the skin's surface, leaving small "bridges" of untouched skin. This fractional technique is designed to speed the healing process and enable a quicker return to normal activities.

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Does Active FX get rid of freckles?

Does Active FX work on freckles? What are the results like?

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Asked by: Noreen Mccabe
Wexford

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October 3, 2008

Active Fx works but overkill

Sachit Shah
Sachit Shah

If you really want to get rid of your freckles. Then you can use active fx but it is overkill. I would recommend that you consider IPL or laser. Certain lasers in 2 or 3 gentle treatments will get rid of the freckles with the minimum of fuss. There lasers are " q switched" or you can use long pulse alex or ktp lasers. If you have other issues like scars or wrinkles that you would like to tackle then active fx may be a reasonable choice.

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August 9, 2008

Active FX for freckles depends on the settings

Kenneth Han, DO
Kenneth Han, DO

Yes, depending of the settings for the Active FX you may achieve phenomenal results from dyschromia, or "sun spots" freckles. This is an ablative procedure, so you are literally cleaning or removing small columns of damaged skin. Active FX/ Deep FX may also be operator dependent, so I always encourage you to ask your physician of his/her before and after photos.

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