This month’s SignatureForum Skin Care Newsletter is all about one of the most exciting new trends in facial rejuvenation treatments: Fractional Laser Resurfacing. Best known by the popular brand name Fraxel®, Fractional Laser Resurfacing is another example of the cosmetic industry’s love affair with laser technology, and one of the most advanced treatments available for acne scars, small facial wrinkles, and age spots.

As with most innovative treatments, fractional laser skin procedures were born out of a combination of the best procedures that came before it. On one hand, Fraxel® is very much an ablative laser treatment, meaning it uses heat energy to vaporize imperfect skin cells, allowing new skin cells to emerge and a fresh look to be achieved. Unlike most ablative laser treatments, though, Fraxel® also harnesses high-tech, extreme precision targeting to treat specific portions of the skin at a microscopic level, while leaving neighboring areas untouched. This technique is known as Fractional Photothermolysis, and it’s often compared to the breakdown of a photo into individual pixels. In the case of Fractional Laser Resurfacing, each “pixel” is called a MicroThermalZone. By systematically heating some of these zones and avoiding others, your doctor or esthetician can duplicate the same effects as ablative laser treatments, while ensuring the additional safety and quicker recovery time of lower energy procedures. It’s all a result of the stable, untreated skin cells working side by side with new cells, expediting the healing process and making for an even more vibrant look.

Approved by the FDA, Fraxel® and other variations of Fractional Laser Resurfacing are starting to appear in cosmetic clinics and medical spas across the country. Some people choose the treatment as an alternative to injectables like Botox® and Restylane, while others combine these treatments for a more complete rejuvenation experience. As one might imagine, Fractional Laser Resurfacing will run a considerably higher price tag than traditional Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatments, but believers in Fraxel® regularly attest to the procedure’s more dramatic, longer lasting results.

So, is Fractional Laser Resurfacing the non-surgical wrinkle removal solution you’ve been waiting for? There’s only one way to know for sure. By browsing our national network of clinics that offer Laser Skin Resurfacing and Fraxel® or by contacting us directly, we can schedule you a consultation with a specialist in your area to help determine if you’re a candidate.

Be sure to check back with www.HealthSkinPortal.com for more great information on Fraxel® and other skin care options. If you have any questions, please Contact Us today. And don't forget to visit SignatureForum's Skin Care Blog for the latest skin care tips and news on aesthetic advancements.

Until Next Time,
The SignatureForum Staff

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