If you've never heard of Fraxel laser before, you're in for a treat if you have stubborn acne scars that you want to get rid of. Acne scars are usually the result of picking at acne, which then results in red spots on your skin. The best way to prevent the problem is to not pick and pop your zits, but if you have acne scars that you want to get rid of, Fraxel laser treatment is a viable option. Here's what you need to know.
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How It's Done
Unlike other laser treatments, this one is pretty minimally invasive. It works by causing micro damage to your skin, which then repairs acne scars as it heals. The laser basically puts a bunch of tiny holes in your face on and around the acne scars you want to get rid of. This stimulates the collagen production in the area, which helps eliminate the appearance of acne scars and leaves fresh new skin shining through.
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What to Expect
After treatment you can expect two levels of results. Immediately after treatment it complete, you'll notice that your skin looks brighter, feels softer and the tone is more even. As you continue treatment over the next 3 to 6 months, the deeper layers of your skin will heal, producing deeper results and a continued disappearance of acne scars.
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Best Uses for Fraxel
While Fraxel is most often used to treat acne scars, it can be used for other purposes as well. That includes other types of scars on your skin, stretch marks, large pores, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, discoloration, uneven texture and precancerous lesions. For more information click here.
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Benefits of Fraxel Laser
Other than the obvious - reduction in the appearance of your acne scars, there are other benefits to choosing the procedure. Overall, you'll notice fresher, smoother skin, improved tone and texture and a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes. Of course, the procedure can also take care of surgical scars or scars as a result of injury to your skin. Fraxel laser is most often done on the face, but can be used elsewhere on your body as well.
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Who Can Have Fraxel Laser Work Done?
Fraxel is generally considered as safe and is appropriate for all skin types and colors. Your technician can help you develop a Fraxel treatment program that meets your specific skin needs.
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Length of Treatment
Acne scar treatment will give you immediate results, but you may need more than one session to achieve the end result that you want. Most people get the maximum results in 3 to 5 sessions, each of which are spaced between 4 and 6 weeks apart. You may need more or less than this depending on the severity of your acne scars and how much space they cover.
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Side Effects
There aren't too many side effects when it comes to having Fraxel laser treatments done. Redness and swelling are the most common thing to expect and they both typically fade within a week after treatment.
What are you waiting for? Let Fraxel laser fade those acne scars today.
