Kansas City fRAXEL Treatment Services

Fraxel

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Professional Fraxel Treatments

Fraxel Dual Laser is an FDA Approved laser technique is a unique resurfacing approach that significantly decreases lines and wrinkles and improves skin texture and skin discolorations. The goal of laser resurfacing is simple: replace damaged skin with new, fresh skin which allows almost everyone to achieve nearly flawless skin. The Fraxel treatment penetrates deep into the dermis and eliminates old epidermal pigmented cells, including acne scars, age/sun spots, and melasma. Fraxel triggers the body’s natural production of new collagen and skin cells.

BEFORE & AFTER

Fraxel

Fraxel treatment improves tone, texture and radiance for aging, sun damaged or scarred skin.  

Before Treatment:

  • NO SUN TANNING OR SELF TANNERS – 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO TREATMENT! 
  • Use Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar twice daily – this helps your skin before, during and after treatment 
  • Do not wear makeup on day of treatment 
  • Avid skin irritants for one week prior to treatment, such as: 
  • Tretinoin 
  • Retinol 
  • Benzoyl peroxide 
  • Glycolic / salicylic acids 
  • Vitamin C 
  • Ascorbic acid 
  • Astringents 

Expected side effects: 

  • Discomfort 
  • Redness & Swelling 
  • Itching 
  • Acne or milia formation 
  • Herpes Simplex Reaction 
  • Pinpoint bleeding 
  • Heat sensation can be intense for the following 2 to 3 hours 
  • Oozing can occur in isolated areas for a few days  
  • Skin may appear bronzed or little dark dots will appear on the treated area 
  • Dry, peel or flake – can have a “sandpaper” texture for a few days after treatment 

Possible side effects: 

  • Bleeding, oozing or crusting 
  • Blisters 
  • Burns 
  • Scabbing 
  • Scarring 
  • Pigment Changes 

What to expect: 

  • Dead skin will begin sloughing off 3 to 4 days after the treatment 
  • Most patients complete sloughing process in 5 to 7 days after treatment 
  • Healing process can take up to 2 weeks 
  • Once sloughing is complete you will notice pinkness over the next few weeks 
  • Redness resolves during the first week after treatment 
  • A rosy “glow” can remain for several weeks  

AVOID: 

  • Sun 
  • Smoking 
  • Excessive alcohol consumption 
  • Excessive exercise 
  • Perspiring 
  • Swimming 
  • Heat

How to care for your skin after treatment: 

  • Immediately after treatment use bland moisturizer  
  • DO NOT scrub, rub or use exfoliants 
  • Keep the treated area clean 
  • Wear SUNSCREEN 
  • Once sloughing is complete return to normal skincare regimen