Where on the face or body can the Fraxel Laser be used?
The Fraxel Laser can be used anywhere on the body where the skin would benefit from resurfacing. Unlike traditional laser resurfacing, which removes the entire skin surface, most of the skin is left undamaged after each treatment, and heals rapidly from the surrounding, normal skin. Of particular interest are the neck, hands and décolleté, which were not treatable with previously available methods. 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
