Fractional CO2 Laser (aka Fraxil)

Fractional Technology That Makes A True Difference!

You are  active and feel great. But, the effects of time, sun, wind and toxins in our air have taken their toll on the appearance of your skin. It’s not as smooth as it was when you were younger, and not only is the texture rougher, but brown “sun” spots and reddish blotches have become more numerous and harder to conceal.

Few things are as beautiful as soft, smooth, healthy skin. Unfortunately, time, heredity and gravity play a daily role in creating fine lines and wrinkles, especially noticeable around the mouth and eyes. Moreover, prolonged sun exposure and smoking are known to significantly accelerate the development of these natural signs of aging. 

The Matrix Fractional CO² laser optimizes traditional CO² treatments by introducing MicroAblative Columns (MACs) into the tissue while preserving untreated skin in-between spots. This promotes rapid re-epitheliazation and long-term collagen remodeling while offering patient comfort level and convenience that approaches non-ablative resurfacing. Other Fraxil machines have alot of down time post treatment. This is a state of the art procedure to immediately reduce wrinkles (you leave the office with tighter skin),

There are about 4-5 days of serious downtime.  After this, you are pinkish-red for about 2-4 weeks.  Because of the MAC's re-epitheliazation, your skin continues to rejuvenate (bye-bye wrinkles) for 6 MONTHS! 

In the past your options were limited to harsh chemical peels, dermabrasion, destructive laser peels or the use of temporary fillers.

Today we have a treatment unlike anything that has gone before... Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing.

Our CO2 laser skin resurfacing device, using the partially ablative method, removes a fraction of the epidermis and deeper dermis, while the surrounding skin remains un-injured, a technique that produces incredible results with a remarkably short recovery period.

What is laser skin resurfacing?
The CO2 laser remains the superior tool for aesthetic skin resurfacing, ( a procedure designed to remove superficial wrinkles around the eyes, lips, forehead and cheeks), so apparent in aging skin. Patients with facial acne scars, enlarged pores, or sun-damaged skin with uneven pigmentation also make excellent candidates for this treatment.

Choosing CO2  laser skin service...
At the time of your consultation, it is important to mention any history of viral infections, sensitivity to the sun, or prior skin treatments such as skin peels, dermabrasion or Accutane treatments, occurring within the past six months. You should also describe to you clinician,  the level of improvement you are hoping to achieve. Then, mindful of your expectations, your clinician will review your medical history, and closely examine your skin type and pigmentation to determine if you are a potential candidate. Afterwards, you and your clinician can discuss your options, evaluate desired results, and decide on your best treatment protocol.

What kind of results can I expect?
Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, brown spots will be removed, and deeper frown lines and grooves will be greatly softened. Large pores are reduced in size, and your overall skin texture and appearance will be firmer and tighter. Once the outer layer of skin has been partially removed, the new skin underneath presents a softer, smoother, more youthful appearance. The message from our many happy patients is that less than an hour with the fractional laser can erase up to ten years from your face.

What makes fractional CO2 laser resurfacing the gold standard?
Fractional CO2 skin resurfacing is the only treatment that provides excellent results with minimal down time. “Fractional” means that only a percentage of the skin is affected by the laser. The untouched skin surrounding the laser microbeam contact stimulates rapid, painless healing with no lasting redness. When using the laser, the trained clinicians at Parker laser have precise control over the natural exfoliation process as they gently vaporizes the outer layer of aging, sun-damaged or acne-scarred skin to reveal the smooth, fresh skin underneath. Lines are removed in a precise, rapid, bloodless fashion, achieving excellent results. Laser skin resurfacing can be performed with only local anesthesia and can be tailored to treat any area of the body, including the face, chest, arms, and back of the hands.

Benefits of fractional CO2 laser resurfacing over chemical peels, dermabrasion and other, non-fractional laser treatments,

The fractional laser:

• Has no significant potential for scarring, bleeding or bruising.
• Usually requires only one to three sessions, with a shorter recovery time than other treatments.
• Provides a level of control that is difficult or impossible to achieve with other treatments.
• Enables our clincicans to visually judge the effect of the treatment as it is performed and immediately readjust the intensity at any time throughout the procedure.
• Proven to be more consistent, more predictable, and safer than any other modality.
• CO2 Laser isn't successful at eraseing the redness from your skin.  Our CO2 service includes traditional laser service for Photo Rejuvenation to rid your skin of stubborn effects of the sun and the redness.  Photo Rejuvenation is included with every CO2 treatment, as needed.
  

What is treatment like?
After the area to be treated is thoroughly cleansed, a topical anesthetic ointment is applied and left on for 30 minutes.   The fractional hand piece is then precisely and quickly passed over the contours of your skin, (throughout the procedure, ice is applied on the areas to be treated to eliminate any discomfort). Actual treatment time can vary between 60-90 minutes depending upon the surface area treated.   2 Tylenol and 2 Advil is suggested to help with the pain prior to treatment.  It is always safe to ask your physician about taking any medication or having any procedure.

Recovery
Before you leave Parker Laser, we do a "Healing Cold Laser Treatment" to jump start your healing process. This first healing treatment is included in the price. In the first few days following the procedure, your skin may have a “weepy consistency”, while new collagen is forming to rebuild the skin from the bottom up. Some minimal crusting may develop as the new skin surface is formed.  Aquaphor is recommended to keep the tissue moist during your recovery time. (10 days to 2 weeks).  After this, Cetaphil Cream is a  recommended as a heavy moisturizer, a step below the Aquaphor.  No bandages are required. Within 4 to 5 days your skin, although smooth and beautiful, may still retain a mild reddish appearance, (similar to a sunburn), which will fade within a week or two. These visible traces of redness can be easily concealed with a little foundation and will completely disappear. Some patients have experienced temporary swelling in the tissues surrounding the eyes if you do not sleep inclinde,  in the first few days.  You can expect to be comfortable returning to normal activity within 4-5 days.  Caucasian, Hispanic and Asian decent may have this procedure.  Those with darker skin types may run the risk of some pigmentation disturbances; so, the laser is not recommended for Middle Eastern skin types and darker (includes African American).  We will NOT treat these skin types.  The risk is too high!

Although initial results show a marked improvement, the full effect of your treatment is not apparent until a full 6 months after your procedure. The number of treatments will be discussed during your consultation. Treatments can be every 3 weeks. The Healing Cold Laser can be performed daily to accelerate your healing process.  These dramatic results can be expected to last for a few years (depending on your lifestyle and sleep patterns), and can be maximized by following our recommendations: avoid sun exposure (or use a Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, that is sold here) and be consistent in your application of the newer skin care products, designed to protect and stimulate your skin and help it to maintain a vital, youthful appearance.

Full Face $1,000
2 treatments $1,500
3 treatments $2,300

Hands $300
2 treatments $550
3 treatments $775

Neck $1,000
2 treatments $1,500
3 treatments $2,300

Chest $1,000
2 treatments $1,500
3 treatments $2,300

Before Fraxil CO² Treatment

During the Fraxil CO² Laser Treatment

 

After Fraxil CO² Skin Treatment