Fraxel Laser Treatment

Fraxel laser treatment is a new laser treatment that inspires your skin to rejuvenate itself. In the Fraxel process, a microscopically pinpointed laser is used to create ”thousands of micro-thermal treatment zones in the skin, leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected and intact.” These tiny wounds heal quickly, so that aged, damaged, or discolored cells are replaced with new, healthy-looking ones. Dr. Barach is the first practitioner of Fraxel laser treatments in the upstate New York area.

Fraxel laser treatment can be used to address numerous skin problems that, in the past, could only be addressed by drastic or ineffectual measures. Fraxel treatment can be used to correct skin coloration issues such as melasma, age spots or sun spots, or uneven pigmentation. Because Fraxel also inspires the body to produce new collagen, it can be used to treat skin problems including crow’s feet, acne scars, and surgical scars.

Fraxel laser treatments take about 20 to 25 minutes for a full-face treatment. Anesthetic ointment is used to prevent discomfort, so most patients describe the treatment as having a prickling sensation. After treatment, the skin may feel sunburned, and it will act as if it had been sunburned, with some minor skin flaking and a natural bronzing of the complexion in treated areas. Effective treatment requires 3 to 5 sessions spaced about 2 to 4 weeks apart, after which you will see a dramatic change.

For more information about Fraxel laser treatment or other cosmetic surgery and non-surgery enhancements in Albany, Schenectady, Troy & Saratoga Springs, New York, please email or call our Upstate New York offices today.