Restoring Your Youthfulness
Fraxel and You ÂŽ
What is Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927? Fraxel is a safe, non-invasive laser skin treatment that can resurface damaged skin and uncover the skin of your youth — all with minimal impact on your daily routine. Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 is the latest Fraxel technology, with two treatment modes to effectively target both the surface and the deeper skin layers for smoother, fresher looking skin. And you can now have multiple body areas treated in one session!
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Regain that Uncover the youthful Skin oflook Your Youth What makes your skin look older?
What does Fraxel do?
Over the years, your skin is exposed to sun, air pollution, stress, fatigue and lifestyle factors such as smoking, which can affect your skin’s texture, color and tightness.
• The Fraxel laser uses patented technology to target aging and sun damage with microscopic laser columns that penetrate into the skin.
Your skin contains two proteins, collagen and elastin, which keep your skin youthful and tight. But as you age and get more sun exposure those proteins break down faster than your body can rebuild them. As a result, your skin may start to sag and show damage like wrinkles, deep frown lines or sun spots.
• T he laser treats only a fraction of tissue at a time, leaving the surrounding tissue intact, which promotes rapid healing.
• T his stimulates your body’s own natural healing process, replacing the old and damaged cells with fresh, glowing, healthy skin.
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Fraxel DUAL has the unique advantage of two treatment modes: 1550: penetrates deep into the skin layers, specifically targeting concerns such as wrinkles or acne scarring. 1927: effectively targets sun spots, age spots and tone and texture, which are more superficial signs of aging. The treatment will be tailored to your desired outcomes and can even be combined so that you receive the added benefits of both a superficial and deep laser treatment.
The Thermage The Fraxel DUAL procedure 1550/1927 Procedure ®
What should I expect on the day of treatment?
Is it safe?
There is no pre-treatment skin care regimen. On the day of your treatment, here is what happens:
As with any laser treatment, there are some potential side effects. The most common are swelling and redness, which are typically minimal and subside quickly. Other side effects may include:
•A fter cleansing your skin, anesthetic ointment is applied 60-90 minutes prior to treatment.
•Y ou may also receive other medications as the doctor prescribes.
• T he anesthetic is completely removed. The treatment takes approximately 20-25 minutes for a full face.
• Immediate post photos are taken.
Does it hurt?
•M ost patients describe an increased sensation of heat, or prickling, during the treatment.
• T o minimize discomfort, topical anesthesia is applied before the procedure and cold air is used on the treatment area during the procedure.
•A fter the treatment, most patients feel like they have a sunburn, which usually diminishes in 1 to 3 hours.
• Minor itching, dry skin, peeling or flaking
• Bronzed skin appearance
• Risk of infection or scarring
The intensity and duration of side effects depend on the aggressiveness of treatment and on your particular healing characteristics. Please see the Commitment to Safety at the end of this book for a list of all potential risks.
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What will I look like after the procedure?
Is there special post treatment care?
Each patient’s skin will react differently, though generally patients report a sunburned feeling.
• T here is no wound care after treatment. Generally, patients can return to their normal routine. You may have peeling and flaking for 2-7 days depending on your specific treatment.
•Y ou will be able to put on your make-up and continue your skincare regimen as instructed.
•W e recommend wearing sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher and avoiding direct sun exposure for at least 3 months after your last treatment.
•D epending on your tailored treatment settings, you may appear pink or red for 1-3 days.
•Y our skin will naturally “bronze” over the next week or two. As you continue treatment, the sunburnedto-bronzed appearance will repeat after each treatment.
•A s with a sunburn, your skin will flake and exfoliate normally. Use a moisturizer to reduce the appearance of dry flakes as instructed.
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How many treatments will I need? Everyone’s skin is different, but typically patients will benefit from multiple sessions, depending on your desired outcomes. These sessions are generally spaced 2 to 6 weeks apart.
•D epending on your condition and schedule, we may choose to space treatment sessions further apart or perform additional treatments.
• T his timeframe and treatment structure allow for complete healing and the production of new collagen and elastin to replace damaged tissue.
Can other areas of the body be treated? Yes, with Fraxel 1927, we can treat multiple areas of skin in a single session. So as well as treating sun spots on your face, we can treat your hands, neck and décolleté.
BEFORE Fraxel 1550 Photographs courtesy of Solta Medical Aesthetic Center
1 MONTH POST 2 TREATMENTS
Skin Reaction Progression - Fraxel 1927 Superficial Treatment Mode ®
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Skin Reaction Progression - Fraxel 1550 Deep Treatment Mode ®
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Results When do the results appear and how long do they last? The results of Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 are both immediate and progressive.
• S oon after the treatment, the surface of your skin will feel softer and smoother, look brighter and show more even tone.
• T he next 3 to 6 months will bring more improvement as the deeper layers of the skin continue to heal.
•R esults can last for years depending on your age and skin condition. BEFORE Fraxel 1927 Photographs courtesy of Solta Medical Aesthetic Center
1 MONTH POST 2 TREATMENTS
Is Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 Right for Me? ®
Am I a good candidate?
• Mild to moderate skin damage
- Wrinkles
- Irregular texture
- Age spots / sun spots
- Acne / surgical scars
- Actinic Keratosis (Pre-cancerous
lesions)
• Age 35+ (for optimum results)
What can I expect?
• S moother, fresher, younger looking skin
• Improved tone and texture
• Erasing of unwanted brown spots
•R educed fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes
• I mproved appearance of acne scars and surgical scars
BEFORE Fraxel 1550 Photographs courtesy of Z. Rahman, MD
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BEFORE Fraxel 1927 Photographs courtesy of Solta Medical Aesthetic Center
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BEFORE Fraxel 1550/1927 Photographs courtesy of S. Weiner, MD
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BEFORE Fraxel 1927 Photographs courtesy of K. Polder, MD
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BEFORE Fraxel 1550 Photographs courtesy of Z. Rahman, MD
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BEFORE Fraxel 1550 Photographs courtesy of J. Ting, MD
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BEFORE Fraxel 1927 Photographs courtesy of Solta Medical Aesthetic Center
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BEFORE Fraxel 1550 Photographs courtesy of J. Burns, MD
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BEFORE Fraxel 1927 Photographs courtesy of Solta Medical Aesthetic Center
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BEFORE Fraxel 1927 Photographs courtesy of Solta Medical Aesthetic Center
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BEFORE Fraxel 1927 Actinic Keratosis Lesion Count: 22 Photographs courtesy of R. Geronemus, MD
6 MONTHS POST 5 TREATMENTS Actinic Keratosis Lesion Count: 10
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BEFORE Fraxel 1927 Actinic Keratosis Lesion Count: 25 Photographs courtesy of L. Goldberg, MD
1 MONTH POST 4 TREATMENTS Actinic Keratosis Lesion Count: 3
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BEFORE Fraxel 1550 Photographs courtesy of Z. Rahman, MD
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BEFORE Fraxel 1550 Photographs courtesy of S. Cohen, MD
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BEFORE Fraxel 1550 Photographs courtesy of J. Waibel, MD
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BEFORE Fraxel 1550 Photographs courtesy of Z. Rahman, MD
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BEFORE Fraxel 1550 Photographs courtesy of Solta Medical Aesthetic Center
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BEFORE Fraxel 1550 Photographs courtesy of J. Waibel, MD
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Patient Testimonials
“ I own my own business, so I couldn’t be down for a week or two… The Fraxel procedure was simple and easy. Did it on a Friday, was back in my office on Monday.” ®
Laverne, Irvine, CA
“ I tried everything to get rid of my brown spots, and only the Fraxel laser showed results. No one can guess my age after my Fraxel treatment.” Kirsten, Honolulu, HI “ I have a clearer, smoother and more youthful appearance. To me, that has been worth more than gold.” Karen, Durham, NC
Photo Gallery All before and after photos are un-retouched and represent patients who have had significant results. Individual results may vary.
Commitment to Safety Fraxel has been used safely in over 700,000 treatments worldwide. However, the procedure is not without risk. ÂŽ
Potential side effects include prolonged redness, swelling, blistering, scarring, infection, pigmentary changes (hyperpigmentation), herpes reactivation and acne flare-up.
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