How does Fraxel technology work?
Fraxel Laser Treatment utilizes fractional resurfacing technology, where only a small fraction of the skin receives the laser light at any given time. The treatment delivers a series of narrow but deep microscopic laser spots to reach the innermost layers of skin and stimulate collagen growth while leaving the surrounding skin unaffected. The healthy cells in the untouched spots promote rapid healing of the entire area, resulting in faster recovery time and minimal side effects. Think of this “fractional” technique as being like restoring a painting one tiny area at a time, or altering an electronic image pixel by pixel. Fraxel Laser Treatment combines the effectiveness of traditional ablative lasers with the rapid healing of non-fractional non-ablative lasers. What is the Fraxel Laser Treatment like? Fraxel Laser Treatments can be performed right in Dr. O’Brien’s office. First, Dr. O’Brien will cleanse the area being treated and apply a topical anesthetic. You may experience some burn
