Fractional Laser

What is a Fractional Laser ?

Fractional laser is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses laser technology to improve skin texture, tone, and overall appearance by stimulating skin cell regeneration and collagen production.

How Fractional Laser Works ?

Laser Energy: The device emits focused laser beams, creating thousands of microscopic treatment zones (MTZs) in the skin.

Targeted Treatment: These MTZs are treated while leaving surrounding tissue intact, promoting faster healing.

Skin Regeneration: The laser stimulates the body’s natural healing process, encouraging the production of new, healthy skin cells and collagen.

Applications of Fractional Laser

Skin Rejuvenation: Reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.

Acne Scars: Improves the appearance of acne scars.

Hyperpigmentation: Treats discoloration and uneven skin tone.

Sun Damage: Repairs damage such as sunspots and rough texture.

Stretch Marks: Minimizes the appearance of stretch marks.

Types of Fractional Lasers

Ablative Fractional Lasers: Remove outer skin layers for deeper treatment, offering dramatic results but with longer recovery.

Non-Ablative Fractional Lasers: Penetrate the skin without removing the top layer, targeting deeper layers for collagen stimulation with minimal downtime.

The Procedure

Consultation: Discuss your skin concerns and goals with a dermatologist or licensed practitioner.

Preparation: The treatment area is cleaned, and a topical anesthetic may be applied.

Treatment: The laser device is passed over the skin, delivering laser energy to the targeted areas, typically lasting 15 to 60 minutes.

Post-Treatment Care: Patients receive aftercare instructions, including avoiding sun exposure and using specific skincare products.

Recovery and Results

Immediate Aftercare: Skin may appear red and swollen, similar to a mild sunburn, for a few days.

Healing Process: Treated skin will flake and peel as new skin cells form, usually lasting about a week.

Long-Term Results: Improved skin texture and tone can be seen after a few weeks, with continued improvement over several months as collagen production increases.

Benefits and Risks

Benefits :

Minimally Invasive: Non-surgical with minimal downtime.

Effective: Significant improvement in skin texture and tone.

Versatile: Can treat various skin concerns, from wrinkles to scars.

Risks:

Side Effects: Temporary redness, swelling, and peeling.

Infection: Minimal risk if aftercare instructions are followed.

Skin Sensitivity: Increased sensitivity to sun exposure after treatment.

Fractional laser treatment offers a powerful solution for those looking to rejuvenate their skin and address various imperfections with minimal downtime and significant results.