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About Fraxel
Fraxel Dual is an innovative laser treatment for resurfacing aging skin, reducing brown spots, actinic keratosis, scarring and even stretch marks. This laser has variable wavelength and energy settings that allows for highly individualized care. A treatment can focus on collagen stimulation for fine lines, wrinkles or scarring or unwanted pigment related to sun damage/age or several issues together all in one treatment. Your provider will determine the best settings to meet your specific needs. The outcome is an impressive more youthful and fresh appearance that will continue to improve for a year after treatment.
How it Works
Fraxel Dual is a non-ablative laser, which means it does not remove the top layer of skin like some other lasers, but rather treats in tiny micro-treatment zones that are healed quickly by the healthy surrounding tissue. This precise technology means amazing results with downtime lasting only about one week. Fraxel is also safe and effective for most skin colors because it targets water in the skin, not melanin. Although one treatment can result in significant improvement, a series of three to five is recommended for optimal rejuvenation.
Areas of Treatment
Because of its potency in generating collagen, Fraxel is highly effective against fine lines and wrinkles on the face, neck, décolletage and hands. Many patients also like to treat their arms for sun damage and crepey skin with great results.
It is also an ideal procedure for acne scarring and some surgical scars. Age spots, sunspots, and other forms of pigmentation on the skin can be minimized significantly. Fraxel Dual is also our treatment of choice for managing actinic keratosis, which is one of the earliest symptoms of skin cancer.
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JONNY MCGOVERN SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE
Jonny McGovern Host of the Hit Show Hey Qween on Netflix chats up his excitement about his first Fraxel treatment with Dr. Michele Ware and RN Kimberly Bailin at the The Los Feliz MedSpa.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Some patients will see results as early as 8 weeks but optimal results will be experienced at 3 months. The body will continue to flush out the frozen fat cells about four to six months following treatment and once they are gone, they are gone for good.
Temporary markings are made during an assessment to precisely place the applicator on the targeted area. This will be experienced as a mild tugging sensation as the tissue is pulled into the applicator. The cold sensation follows which is experienced as a tingling or mild ache. You soon become numb in the treated area for the remainder of the procedure, which is typically 35 to 45 minutes long. While CoolSculpting is performed, you can easily sit back and relax as your body gets rid of stubborn fat. When the treatment is finished, the applicator is removed and a 2 minute vigorous massage follows to help enhance the effectiveness of the treatment.
Although CoolSculpting is a non-surgical procedure, we still advise our patients to take the day off and relax. The next day you can resume normal activities.
Some numbness and tenderness can be expected in the targeted area post treatment. This will gradually subside over a few weeks. Bruising is uncommon but can happen and will resolve in about 7 to 10 days.