Fraxel laser treatment or fractional laser treatment is a laser treatment targeting small areas at a time. Fraxel laser is a non-invasive and microscopic laser treatment used mainly to deal with skin problems such as acne, acne scars, wrinkles, and pigmentation. Fraxel Laser by Nexus Clinic is a global phenomenon in the aesthetic field. This treatment is one of the famous treatments as it offers many benefits and advantages.
The laser skin resurfacing is a method that is used for skin resurfacing as an alternative resurfacing technique other than an ablative laser or a chemical peel. Laser resurfacing treatment ensures faster healing in contrast to ablative procedures. Skin generation will take place following this procedure and results in healthier and youthful skin.
The advantages of undergoing this treatment are:
- Fewer side effects
- Side effects are very unlikely to be severe and affect your life
- Short recovery period
- Cost-effective and affordable
- Simple aftercare
- Safe
- Suitable for everyone despite the difference in skin colour or age
A fractional laser produces microbeams that generate thousands of small columns that penetrate the outer layer of the skin or epidermis and the deeper layer known as the dermis. These columns of heat damages the internal layers of skin and this triggers the healthy skin surrounding the columns to start the repair process by the body’s healing mechanism. The skin will heal from the bottom and replaces the damaged skin on top. This results in an improved complexion. The result is a more even-textured and tighter looking skin. This is different from ablative lasers that damage the epidermis to induce healing.
The aftercare to ensure best results are:
- Take leave for a few days as you might experience discomfort as if you are having a sunburn
- Always keep your skin moist by drinking enough water and applying skin moisturizer
- Avoid outdoor activities to protect your skin from any damage by UV rays
- Use sunblock if you still need to go out
- Avoid using makeup
- Do not use any skin products containing retinoids during the healing phase as it will just cause skin damage
Laser skin resurfacing treatment is a safe procedure. Complications and side effects with this procedure are rare, especially if it is done by experienced practitioners. The following are the possible side effects:
- Pain: These are very subjective and depend on the individual but the majority of people did not complain of any pain. They usually experienced minor discomfort. Before the procedure, a cream that causes numbness will be applied to your face to counter this effect. Your doctor will assess the level of pain you are experiencing and may give you some local anaesthetic agent if needed or required.
- Redness: Some people may experience redness of the face that persists for a few weeks.
- Scarring: There is a very small chance of scarring and your doctor will ask with regards to your history of skin problems to determine if you are at risk of scarring.
- Hyperpigmentation: There is a higher risk of this happening in people with darker skin tones.
- Infection: People who have weak immune systems or on medications that weaken their immunity like chemotherapy or corticosteroids are not advised to undergo this procedure.
Your doctor will extensively assess the advantages and disadvantages of Fraxel Laser by Nexus Clinic, so you don’t have to worry too much. They will discuss them with you before starting any procedure.
