What are the principal innovations of Fraxel?
Ive been very much involved in the development and early clinical testing of the Fraxel laser one year prior to its introduction to the U.S. market. It treats wrinkles, dark spots caused by the sun, melasma, acne scars and helps with tightening of the skin. It also does resurfacing of the skin, ( a type of peeling that goes deep into the skin to rejuvenate). Recently, the market has received a new version of Fraxel, with quicker sessions and less discomfort. Also, in my opinion, this is the first device through which we are capable of treating stretch marks in a consistent and safe way. Is the Fraxel laser the only laser approved by the FDA for treatment of melasma? In a study done by me and my team and published in the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery in Dec. 2005, we demonstrated that between 50 to 60% of patients can clear the melasma by 75 to 100%. With proper maintenance the results can last for months to years. Some patients have no response to treatment, and in rare cases, melasm
