Are there any treatments for sun-damaged or scarred skin besides the Fraxel Laser?
Sun-damaged facial skin has traditionally been treated with deep peels and laser resurfacing. These procedures are invasive, involve a certain amount of risk and downtime, and cannot be performed on areas other than the face. Certain non-invasive laser treatments used for wrinkles, such as light chemical peels, micro dermabrasion and photodynamic therapy can be used, but with less permanent or noticeable results. Are Fraxel Laser treatments safe? Although the Fraxel Laser is a new and innovative technology, to date there have been no reports of scarring or infection from treatment. At higher powers, mild blistering and/or temporary skin discoloration can occur, especially in darker-skinned patients. Is the Fraxel Laser treatment painful? An anaesthetic cream may be applied at least 1 hour prior to the treatment session. For higher power settings, local anaesthetic or oral pain medicine may be used for the treatment session. How long does each treatment session take? Each treatment sess
