Fraxel Miami
Thanks to the Hollywood celebrities who walk the red carpet and appear on the screen, people forget what the signs of aging look like. They assume that they can age naturally and look years younger without doing a thing. What they don’t realize or know is that those celebrities have doctors and specialists at their beck and call who can help them with anything that they need or want. Even if you’re not a member of the Hollywood elite, you can fight the signs of aging with Fraxel.
What is Fraxel?
This term refers to a non-surgical procedure that offers the benefits of laser resurfacing without any of the common side effects. You can choose between the Restore Dual and Repair options based on your needs and what you want. This gives you the option of repairing your skin or restoring your skin and fighting back against the signs of aging. This laser treatment works on most signs of aging, including:
- Brown spots
- Fine lines
- Wrinkles
- Stretch marks
Where Does it Work?
Known as the most popular skin resurfacing tool, this procedure uses a laser to target the age spots on your skin. Traditional lasers remove both the top surface of the skin and go deeper, which results in a long healing time. This unique laser treatment works on different areas of the human body and allows you to results for up to a year or longer. It is suitable for both the face and neck as well as other areas where you have sun damage or some of the common signs of aging. You’ll see great results when you have the treatment done on your cleavage or hands.
Does it Work for Acne?
Acne is a common condition that many people think only affects teenagers. They don’t think about the adults who struggle with acne. Even making serious changes to your diet and using different products may not help your acne, which can leave behind scars and marks that make you self-conscious. Thanks to this treatment, you now have a way to reduce those acne scars. The laser treatment looks for the water in your skin rather than the melanin that traditional lasers do. This allows the laser to remove many types of scars and not just those that change the color of your skin.
What is the Fraxel Procedure Downtime?
Whenever you opt for a new treatment, you want to know what to expect after. The Fraxel procedure downtime is relatively short. It depends on what you have done and how deep the laser goes into your skin. You’ll want to avoid spending time in the sun for at least one week. Some treatments require spending two weeks out of the sun. Natural sunlight can interfere with the body’s healing process and cause you some mild discomfort or pain. Most find that they experienced no side effects or discomfort after one week. For several months after the procedure, you should wear SPF 30 when you’re outside.
Dual Laser Treatment
With Fraxel Miami treatments, you can choose from three options. The first is Dual, which uses two lasers and is safe for those with delicate skin. Research found that this method works best for those dealing with brown and dark spots caused by excess pigmentation. When your body produces too much melanin, you’ll notice spots that are darker than the surrounding skin. This procedure is also suitable for those who have embarrassing scars. You can have it done on your face, chest and neck as well as your arms and legs. The Dual procedure can also remove or lighten some surgical scars.
Thulium
Another way that you can restore your beauty is through the Thulium procedure. As it is noninvasive, it doesn’t have a long downtime and allows you to get in and out of our Miami center quickly. This is one of the only non-surgical procedures that are safe for those with hyperpigmentation. With hyperpigmentation, your body produces too much melanin and leave behind deposits that create dark marks on the surface of your skin. You might notice these spots on your forehead and cheeks as well as your arms and stomach. Thulium is also safe to use on those with scars, rosacea, age spots, sunspots and fine lines and wrinkles.
Restore
You can also choose the Restore procedure, which is one of the only options that are safe to use on pregnant women. Many women suffer from a condition called melasma while pregnant due to the hormones that their bodies produce. It causes skin discolorations that can appear on any part of the body. A small number of men suffer from the same condition. With Restore, you can get rid of those marks and enjoy healthy-looking skin again. It’s also suitable for many types of scars.
Top Benefits of Skin Resurfacing
The top benefits of skin resurfacing include a short recovery time and less discomfort. With surgical options, you can expect to spend several weeks up to a month or longer recovering at home. Other procedures require that you take several days off or a week and that you avoid work and other activities as you heal. These treatments let you get back to your life quickly. You’ll also find that it can make you look years younger after just one session and that it works on most common skin conditions.
Are There Any Cons to Fraxel Laser Treatments?
Looking at the laser therapy basics is the best way to see how different treatments compare. The biggest possible con I that the procedure may not provide the big results that you expect. It works better on smaller scars and lighter spots than it does on darker spots and larger scars. You also need to be careful about what you do after the treatment, especially in sunlight. Some patients also thought that the procedure was slightly uncomfortable. Most who opt for this treatment experienced no negative side effects and loved the results that they saw.
What to Expect During Your Laser Resurfacing Appointment
When you choose Miami Medical Spa, you’ll find friendly people waiting for you every day of the week. The amount of time that you spend with us will depend on what you and your doctor decide that you need. We recommend that you schedule an initial consultation to talk with us about what you want before you sign up for Fraxel laser treatments. Your appointment for the treatment will last for around an hour, but some spend more or less time in our office. As we use a topical anesthetic, you won’t feel any pain during the procedure. Many patients notice some mild discomfort that they liken to a sunburn for up to three hours.
Make Your Appointment
Are you ready to get rid of the scars that keep you from rocking a swimsuit or take care of the age spots that make you look and feel older? At Miami Medical Spa, we offer Fraxel Miami treatments for men and women of all ages. We can schedule an initial consultation and set up future appointments for the sessions that you need. Depending on your scars and spots, you may need as few as three sessions up to five sessions. We’ll work with you to schedule appointments that work around your schedule and help you see how Fraxel can help with facial scar management. After just one session, you may find noticeable results that your friends and loved ones see. Call Miami Medical Spa today to schedule your first laser treatment to battle scars, age spots and skin discolorations.