- Laser and Energy-Based Skin Treatments Offered by Dr. Reis
- Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment Recovery and Results
- Fraxel
- Fraxel Laser Recovery and Results
- Profound® RF Skin Tightening: Energy-Based Skin Rejuvenation
- Results and Recovery after Profound RF Skin Treatment
- Benefits of Laser and Energy-Based Skin Treatments
- The Laser and Energy-Based Skin Resurfacing Experience
- Recovery After Laser and Energy-Based Skin Rejuvenation
Laser and Energy-Based Skin Treatments Offered by Dr. Reis
Laser and energy-based skin treatments provided by Dr. Reis vary according to the patient’s age, skin type and condition, and goals. All operate on a similar premise: using a controlled energy source that precisely generates and delivers heat to cause controlled injury to tissues. This triggers regeneration at a cellular level and prompts the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid: the trifecta of healthy, youthful, and beautiful skin.
Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
Advanced and powerful fractional CO2 lasers allow Dr. Reis to target both superficial and deep layers of the skin for dramatic revision of:
- Wrinkles
- Sagging
- Uneven texture
- Hyperpigmentation
- Large pores
- Acne scars
- Surgical and wound scars
- Stretch marks
- Crepey skin
Not only does this form of laser treatment work wonders to reduce many common signs of aging and skin damage, but it also stimulates the growth of healthy new cells and the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid to strengthen, thicken, volumize, and
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The Role of the CO2 Laser and Fractional CO2 Laser in Dermatology
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rejuvenate the skin
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Unlike the original CO2 lasers used decades ago that were fully ablative and treated the entire surface of the skin (and as a result caused weeks to even months of inflammation and redness), new Fractional CO2 lasers pulse on and off very quickly to only treat a small fraction of the surface area of the skin while still allowing full treatment of the deeper dermis where the heat energy is absorbed and the amazing anti-aging effects take place. This results in rapid healing of the epidermis (most superficial outer layer of the skin) and dramatically decreases visible inflammation and redness afterwards.
Because fractional CO2 lasers are able to penetrate to affect change on the skin at a deeper level, Dr. Reis often recommends that patients use both topical anesthesia and gas sedation to maintain their comfort during treatment. In some cases, Dr. Reis performs CO2 laser treatment when a patient is already under IV sedation for a more invasive procedure in order to minimize both discomfort and combined recovery time.
Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment Recovery and Results
Both before and after treatment with the fractional CO2 laser, Dr. Reis recommends special topical products to help with both moisturization and optimized healing and ensure the best results for his patients. Patients with darker complexions or history of melasma may also benefit from pre- and post-laser treatment with skin lightening agents to help them avoid hyperpigmentation.
Patients should expect inflammation, peeling, and dryness of the skin to resolve within 5-7 days of fractional CO2 laser treatment. By 10-14 days after treatment, all side effects should be resolved and the patient will begin to notice marked improvements in skin tone, color, and texture.
Pigmentation changes (to freckles, melasma, sun spots) are often visible immediately after treatment with fractional CO2 lasers, while the full age-reversing effects of the treatment should gradually present themselves and be fully realized roughly 6-9 months after treatment.
Fraxel
The Fraxel™ DUAL Laser works on a slightly more superficial basis than the CO2 laser, and is ideal for younger patients who wish to target skin tone and texture, as well as fine lines and acne scars. The dual nature of the laser allows two different wavelengths of laser light to be used or even combined together to treat the specific area and issues unique to each patient. Fraxel can also be used to treat and remove precancerous cells (actinic keratosis), and comes with a shorter recovery time than some other forms of
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Rejuvenation of the Aging Face Using Fraxel Laser Treatment
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laser skin resurfacing
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Thanks to the pulsating nature of Fraxel lasers, Dr. Reis is able to target the dermis layer of the skin (beneath the epidermis) while affecting only a fraction of the skin’s surface area. This precise targeting of broad tissues means less pain and downtime for the patient. Most of Dr. Reis’ patients feel comfortable undergoing Fraxel laser treatment with a topical anesthetic and gas sedation, and he can also perform this treatment in combination with other facial rejuvenation procedures for enhanced results and reduced total recovery time.
Fraxel Laser Recovery and Results
Both before and after treatment with the Fraxel laser, Dr. Reis recommends special skin care products be used to help maintain the skin’s moisture balance and optimize healing. Patients can expect to experience side effects such as redness, flaking, peeling—much like a mild sunburn—to mostly resolve 3-5 days after treatment.