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Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing ALSO AVAILABLE
Initial treatment SPECIAL - Fraxel full face session $650

What is Fraxel® Laser Resurfacing? Fraxel® SR Laser is a revolutionary approach to all laser resurfacing procedures. It is used to treat wrinkles, age spots, and melasma from years of accumulated sun-damaged skin. It can treat areas on the face , including around the lips and eyes, and body parts including neck, arms , and hands. It can also be used for acne scars. There is no cutting of the skin, so patients can achieve the same positive effects of ablative laser procedures (CO2 and Erbium lasers) and deep chemical peels without the associated “downtime” or potential side effects.

What is the Difference between Fraxel and Fractional CO2 ( aka Mixto laser)? The scientific answer is the Fraxel is an erbium laser, whereas the Fractional CO2 is a CO2 laser. They have different wavelengths. For layman's terms it is best to think of the fractional CO2 as a more aggressive treatment , therefore 1-2 sessions are all that is required with 4-5 days downtime. The regular Fraxel usually requires 3-5 sessions with 1-2 days downtime. Darker skin types are best treated with the regular fraxel , whereas lighter skin can be more aggressively treated with Fractional CO2.

	FRAXEL LASER	FRACTIONAL CO2 ( Aka Mixto)
Treatments	“milder treatment”	More aggressive treatment
Sessions	Usually 3-5 sessions	1-2 sessions only
Downtime	1-2 days downtime	4-5 days downtime
Pain level	Mild discomfort	Minimal discomfort
Safety	Safe for all skin including dark types	Safe for Asian skin or Lighter skin types
FDA Approval	Wrinkles, acne scars, discoloration	Wrinkles, acne scars , discoloration

How does Fraxel® work? Think of pixels in a photo when you think of Fraxel® Laser Treatment (FLT). If you look at a newsprint photo up close, you'll see that the image is actually comprised of thousands of tiny spots of ink. Similarly, FLT produces thousands of tiny treatment zones on skin, known as MicroThermal Zones (MTZs), in the emerging science of Fractional Photothermolysis. The spared healthy tissue between treatment zones contains viable cells that promote rapid healing of the outer skin layers. Thus, FLT strives to achieve the skin improvements obtained with conventional CO2 laser resurfacing but without the associated side effects or downtime.

When Can I return to my Daily Activities? FLT offers the benefits of speedy healing and minimal to no downtime. Side effects are minimal and typically involve swelling and redness. Mild swelling should subside within a day or so, and redness usually fades over several days. Patients can apply make-up immediately after treatment and return to routine activities. There is limited, if any, risk of infection or scarring. No oozing or crusting has occurred as with other ablative technology.

How Many Treatments Do I need? You will see improvements with each treatment session. Clinical studies suggest that 3-5 treatments spaced about 14 to 28 days apart produce a gradual remodeling of dermal matrix components, until complete healing occurs and "good" material that contains collagen and elastin replaces old epidermal and dermal tissue. Over a period of 1-3 months, clinical improvement in photo-aged skin correlates with dermal repair and positive skin changes

Does it Hurt? Treatment is well tolerated and feels like a prickling sensation. A topical anesthetic ointment is applied prior to treatment to allay any discomfort.

When will I see results? After your very first Fraxel®Laser Treatment, you will begin to feel the difference in your skin, as it gradually becomes softer, smoother and fresher. Fine lines around your eyes and mouth will noticeably fade. So will uneven coloring and the brown spots caused by aging and sun exposure.

How much does it cost?

Fraxel Cost:

A Full face treatment: $950 per session, and $750 for any additional sessions after 3 are completed.

Hands: $ 450 per session
Neck: $ 650 per session
“Mini” Fraxel: $575 per session
Some treatments can be “pro-rated” if smaller areas need to be treated

Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing Cost:

Face $2500, second session ( if desired) $1800, Neck $850, Hands $650, Decolletage $1200. Combined areas receive discount

For Video , Pictures and more information click here: www.mixtoskinresurfacing.com

Treatment of Sun-Damaged Skin