FRACTIONAL LASER

Fractional lasers help remove layers of skin tissue to help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, scars, uneven coloration, skin laxity, textural irregularities, dull tone, age-spots, sun freckles, and liver spots. Technique is also very important when administering treatment with a fractional laser. The treatment area is divided into sections where columns of skin are removed, while leaving the surrounding skin intact to aid in the skin’s natural healing process.

Fractional lasers are categorized as a ‘more aggressive’ form of treatment because the results of one session generally are better than those after multiple sessions of other non-invasive anti-aging treatments. To ensure patient comfort during a fractional laser treatments, we apply a local, sometimes topical, anesthetic to the treatment area. The treatment area may look and feel like a sunburn for the next day or so.

The number of fractional laser treatment sessions varies from person to person; some may require around three sessions to achieve optimal results. In sensitive areas that cannot be treated as aggressively, additional treatments may be necessary. Maintenance scheduling will vary but can often be extended with diligent sun avoidance and proper skin care practices.