Still Searching For Your Fountain Of Youth

By Sherry Maragh, MD

Maragh Dermatology, Surgery & Vein Institute

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Still Searching For Your Fountain Of Youth

Are you that person who has spent hundreds, maybe thousands, of dollars searching for the “Fountain of Youth” in a jar? Or perhaps you have had a series of chemical peels with the promise of restoring your youthful appearance but the results always seemed to fall a bit short of your expectations. Now there is a solution that delivers. Fractional skin resurfacing may be what your skin has been waiting for.

What is Fractional Skin Resurfacing?

Fractional laser resurfacing is a technique used for the treatment of wrinkles, brown spots, sun damage, stretch marks and spider veins. This new type of laser was developed to remove skin more precisely, layer by layer, using very short pulsed light energy or continuous light beams that are delivered in a scanning pattern with minimal heat damage to the surrounding tissue.

How is the new and improved Fractional Skin Resurfacing different?

The Pearl fractional skin resurfacing laser by Cutera addresses both the dermal (inner) and epidermal (outer) layers of the skin to combat wrinkles, pigment irregularities, skin texture and tone. The new wave length improves on the “traditional” fractional devices with much less downtime and recovery.

The eCO2 skin resurfacing laser by Lutronic is an amazing, revolutionary advancement in carbon dioxide (CO2) laser technology. The eCO2 technology delivers each laser beam in a fractionated pattern maximizing the spread of energy and decreasing undesirable dissipation and tissue destruction. This results in a natural, shorter wound healing process that tightens and tones the skin.

Both fractional lasers now allow the benefits of a youthful appearance to patients of all skin types, whether lighter or darker complexion.

How will the New Fractional Lasers Impact you?

These new and innovative procedures combine the impact of resurfacing lasers with the gentleness and safety of non-invasive procedures to treat aging and sun damaged skin or skin affected by acne scarring. The average downtime is 1-3 days. The number of treatment sessions may vary from 1-3 depending on the aggressiveness of the procedure.

Time is precious these days so we emphasize that these multi-purpose, multi-functional lasers are ideal for those who can't afford more than a few days of an interrupted schedule. Take the weekend to recover and you will find yourself with a refreshed, healthy glow both inside and out.

Is Fractional Restorative Skin Resurfacing right for me?

The versatility of both the Pearl and the eCO2 allows the option of deep, shallow or full resurfacing procedures. Treatments can be performed in a shorter amount of time, while delivering maximum results for both large and small areas.

Patients who have accumulated sun damage over the years and those who have signs of aging on their skin, including fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots and sagging skin of the face and/or neck, are ideal candidates for this procedure.

Schedule a consultation with your cosmetic dermatologist for a skin analysis to see if this procedure is right for you.