Fraxel Results From One Treatment

Fraxel Repair became a common cosmetic treatment in early 2008 to treat sagging skin, sun damaged skin, acne scared skin, and deep wrinkles of the face and neck. The CO2 laser treatment replaced the traditional CO2 treatment that vaporized the skin's surface. The traditional treatment was painful and the recovery period was lengthy.

The new Fraxel Repair treatment can regulate both the intensity of the treatment and the area treated. Now a patient can treat only the bottom third of their face or simply the forehead. An entire face treatment takes roughly 30 minutes to complete and depending on the intensity, requires as little as 3-5 days of downtime.

Fraxel Repair treats deep wrinkles, acne scars, sun spots, sagging skin, and other conditions associated with aging. The intensity of the treatment can be customized to the patient's goals and should be discussed with the cosmetic surgeon prior to treatment. Treatment can often be completed in one session but sometimes a second session is advised for optimal results.

Procedure options and effects should be discussed in the consultation appointment with your doctor and fully understood between the patient and doctor prior to surgery. It is essential that the doctor and the patient are on the same page regarding what to expect during the procedure and post procedure. Be sure to ask you doctor about pain relief options during the procedure as well as post procedure products that will ease and speed recovery.

Fraxel Repair is considered a minimally painful treatment but varies from patient to patient. Based on a patient's pain tolerance and the intensity of their treatment, a nerve block anesthetic may be administered or for patients that wish to feel no pain, an anesthetic can be administered intravenously.

Post procedure, Fraxel Repair all patient's experience redness, dryness, and facial swelling. The length of the symptoms varies due to the variance in treatment options and the difference in the way people's skin naturally reacts to the treatment. Typically patients experience a decrease in swelling 3-5days post-surgery and a reduction in redness continually over a two-week period.

Women patients typically report being able to apply make up to hide redness 3-5 days post procedure. Dryness is easily managed through the use of post-treatment medicated creams, moisturizers, and gentle cleansers recommended by your doctor.

For intense treatments scabbed patches and oozing is a common reaction and will heal within a 10 day period. Some patients experience a slight breakout post procedure especially around the mouth area of white heads or tiny bumps.

If you feel that any of your symptoms are not what you discussed with your doctor prior to the procedure you should contact them immediately. Also, any questions about care post-surgery should be directed to you doctor and regular check ups to monitor healing are recommended by most dermatologists.

The results of Fraxel Repair are often reported as phenomenal. Deep wrinkles are reduced and continue to reduce over several months post procedure. The tone of the skin is balanced and an overall glow of natural healthy skin is achieved. Sun spots and other discolorations are reduced or entirely removed creating a younger, fresher complexion.

Also, the tightening of the skin around the treated areas is significant enough for Fraxel Repair to be an alternative to facelift surgery. The collagen in the face and neck in stimulated by the treatment and starts the natural production of collagen to tighten the skin.