Lasers that rejuvenate and restore sun damaged skin are divided into two sub-types:
Ablative and non-ablative. Ablative skin resurfacing is performed with the Ultrapulse laser. This laser is excellent at removing deep wrinkles and smoothing out heavily sun damaged skin.
However, because it removes the outer layer or epidermis of skin, it leaves the skin exposed and results in weeks of down time. Non-ablative lasers on the other hand, work by increasing collagen beneath the skin's surface without damaging the outer layer of the skin.
Although not as aggressive, non-ablative lasers can gradually improve the texture and fine wrinkling of sun damaged skin.
Because of their non-agressive nature, several treatments spaced aproximately one month apart may be needed to achieve desired results.
Non-ablative lasers may be utilized in conjunction with microdermabrasion or chemical peels to achieve synergistic results.
The gold standard of non-ablative lasers is the
Fraxel® Laser.
Fraxel® laser treatment produces thousands of tiny but deep columns of laser energy known as microthermal treatment zones.
These zones are microscopically separated by areas of intact skin that the laser leaves untouched.
This fractional treatment allows the skin that remains untreated to help heal the treated skin without the side effects of older ablative technologies.
This newer technology utilizes the body's natural healing process to create new healthier skin to replace older, environmentally damaged skin.
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