Fraxel in Washington DC

Most individuals would like to enhance their appearance with the help of a dermatologist, but are unsure which treatment will allow them to achieve their goals.

Some patients are hesitant to undergo a surgical procedure, like a facelift, that requires anesthesia, recovery, and incisions. While others have tried more conservative approaches, such as creams, peels, or microdermabrasion, and were unimpressed with their results.

Fortunately, Fraxel can dramatically improve skin quality and rejuvenate the face without the downtime or risks surgery. In fact, this cosmetic treatment can target wrinkles, age spots, melasma, actinic keratosis, skin tone and texture, and scars.

What Is Fraxel?

Fraxel is a non-ablative laser that creates microinjuries in the skin’s surface. This thermal damage initiates a wound healing effect and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.

How Can Fraxel Treat a Variety of Skin Conditions?

Fraxel operates at two wavelengths, 1550 nm and 1927 nm, and can precisely focus light-based energy on different layers of the skin. Depth of penetration can be adjusted to target specific concerns and customize the treatment to each patient and his or her goals.

Which Skin Concerns Can Fraxel Improve?

Wrinkles – Collagen and elastin production decline with age and cause sagging, wrinkles, and fine lines. Fraxel can restore these elements to smooth and lift the skin.

Age Spots – Age spots are a sign of photodamage and present as flat, uneven dark patches that appear on the face, neck, chest, hands, and arms. They occur from exposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and an overproduction of melanin.

Melasma – Women that experience melasma often have patches of hyperpigmentation on their forehead, cheeks, upper lip, and nose. It’s caused by hormonal fluctuations related to pregnancy and oral contraceptives.

Actinic keratosis – These pre-cancerous lesions are usually crusty or scaly and are most common in patients with fair complexions. They can be treated with ointments, freezing, and surgical excision, but Fraxel offers a safer and more effective alternative.

Skin resurfacing – Environmental factors such as sun exposure, stress, pollution, and smoke can wreak havoc on skin tone, texture, and tightness. Fraxel is FDA-approved to resurface skin from the inside out for a more radiant, even, and firmer appearance.

Acne and surgical scars – When the skin tries to repair itself after a breakout or surgical incision, it can produce scars that are indented, raised, red, and wavy.

A series of three-to-five Fraxel treatments can significantly reduce these irregularities and help individuals look and feel their best.

For more information about Fraxel, please call our office today to schedule a consultation.