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How Does Fraxel Laser Treatment Work?
asked 3 years ago by Giselle Garcia
Latest answer by David Goldberg, MD
Question viewed 1,654 times
Tags: results, work
Can you tell me why Fraxel goes deeper in your skin? How does it work?
2 answers to How Does Fraxel Laser Treatment Work?
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Fraxel Treatment
The effective treatment regime for Fraxel is usually five to six sessions, spaced in an interval usually a couple of weeks to a month apart depending on what best meets your needs. By design, each treatment session targets between 15% to 20% of the skin's surface, depending on the clinical parameters selected. The depth and intensity is about 80% that of full laser resurfacing.
Results are immediate and progressive. Optimal improvement is usually visible in six months. Collagen...
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How does Fraxel work?
The Fraxel laser works by producing fractional wounds in the skin that are separated by small islands of untreated normal skin. That is, only a fractional portion of the face is treated. That is why, for some Fraxel laser patients, multiple treatments are required. The depth of laser beam penetration into the skin is determined by the laser parameters as chosen by your physician.
David Goldberg, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon