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Pixel Laser Resurfacing
restores healthy, youthful skin texture and tone with increased
comfort and less downtime compared to other treatments such as
Fraxel®. Pixel is the next generation of fractional laser
resurfacing that helps to improve skin texture, tone and
firmness, smoothes wrinkles and reduces pore size and scars
(including acne scars) without the downtime and discomfort
associated with othe resurfacing lasers such as the CO2 laser.
This FDA-approved treatment represents the best of both worlds
for skin resurfacing. It combines the proven effectiveness of an
ablative approach as seen with CO2 lasers yet with the patient
comfort level and convenience of a non-ablative approach found
only with the Pixel system.
Pixel skin resurfacing is
based on the principle of microthermal treatment zones. The
laser pulses create tiny ablative zones, removing the epidermis
and upper dermis. The treatment then triggers the body's natural
healing process, stimulating the growth of new and healthy skin
tissue. The procedure treats small zones of the skin, leaving
surrounding tissue untouched and intact. These large unaffected
areas act as a reservoir for more effective and rapid tissue
healing and collagen production. The bottom line: new, healthier
and smoother tissue in place of skin imperfections.
Unlike some other
fractional lasers (i.e. Fraxel), Pixel requires no topical
anesthetic or messy dyes, thus reducing the risk of a bronzing
or tattooing effect. Clients experience far less discomfort
during the treatment with Pixel as compared to other similar
devices, and a shorter recovery period. This is an extremely
important point as our patients are not only pleased with the
results, but they have minimal discomfort and achieving these
benefits.
Common areas treated
include the face, neck, chest, hands and arms. Treatment
generally involves two to four sessions at four week intervals.
Most commonly, patients feel some slight warmth with the pulse
of the laser. Patients experience a sunburn-like sensation
afteward (3-8 hours) that is easily neutralized with a gentle
moisturizer. Make-up can be applied immediately afterward. Some
flaking will be experienced for one or two days with full
recovery in about five days. Your skin will look better within
days following the treatment, and results steadily improve over
the next few months.
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