Dr Solomon’s Facial Surgery Centre in Thornhill Canada is thrilled to now offer:
Fraxel Laser technology. Fraxel® laser technology is a relatively new approach to treating aging and sun damaged skin. It can offer results that are more dramatic than other non-ablative laser technology. Its results can be dramatic without the side effect profile of ablative lasers.
Specifically ablative lasers can lead to hypo pigmentation or lighter skin. As Fraxel is done with multiple less intense treatments the risks and the recovery after each treatment is dramatically less than ablative laser technology. Fraxel refers to pixel technology where the laser only treats a fraction of the skin allowing for less downtime and easier recovery. Fraxel is ideal for improving skin texture, tone, and pore size, reduce or remove brown sun spots, reduce acne or facial scars and rejuvenate face and neck skin. Fraxel can also be used following cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to improve facial scars.
Facial Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Dermatologists and General Plastic Surgeons are using Fraxel® laser now to smooth fine lines and wrinkles on the face. The procedure can improve the cosmetic appearance of the skin by improving texture reducing sun spots and pigmentation on the face, neck, chest, back, forearms and hands. Fraxel is remarkable in that it can potentially benefit many skin types with fewer risks of conventional lasers.
How is Fraxel Done? The procedure is done with topical anaesthetic. A cooling device is also used for patient comfort. The procedure takes one to two hours and varies amongst patients. The procedure generally requires several passes with the laser and multiple treatments. If there is a history of cold sores (herpes simplex), an oral antiviral medication is started one day prior to treatment and continued for another 3 days. Typically, 3 to 5 treatments are necessary, about 3 to 4 weeks apart. Results are usually apparent within 1 to 3 months. A maintenance treatment done once or twice a year can maintain the results. Initially the skin tends to be puffy for a day or so, red for one day, pink for a few days and then appears tanned or bronzed for 3 to 14 days, followed by flaking.
Make-up can be applied immediately after the treatment and men can continue to shave. Most patients return to their routine activities by the next day.
How many treatments will I need? The number of treatments varies depending on the condition. Generally 3-5 treatments are needed for facial skin rejuvenation. For acne or facial scar treatments up to 6 treatments may be needed for optimal results. At Dr Solomon’s Facial Cosmetic Surgery clinic patients can purchase treatments as they go through the rejuvenation process. As the ideal number of treatments varies, patients should feel no obligation to purchase multiple treatments up front. The results will speak for themselves.
How Will I Look After the Treatment?
The skin tends to be slightly red and swollen for a day and then slowly fade and appear tanned for 3-15 days. The skin will likely flake over the first week. Most patients return to their routine activities by the next day.