A discussion of fractional co2 laser skin resurfacing matrix co2 laser skin resurfacing is a technique that uses a laser to vaporize the surface layers of the skin.
Matrix co2 fractional laser before after.
Posted on july 18 2017.
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If you re having a fractional co2 laser treatment your doctor will first numb you with a local anesthetic and may also provide an oral sedative to help you relax.
David shafer of shafer plastic surgery laser center in new york city.
Fraxel comes from treating a fraction of the skin explains dr.
The spaces between channels form bridges to speed up healing and support the formation of collagen and healthy tissue.
Before after fractional co2 laser skin resurfacing.
And the before and after photos seem downright compelling.
What to know before getting a fraxel laser treatment.
The matrix co 2 fractional laser therapy helps minimize wrinkles sun damage discoloration and scarring all while helping increase collagen production through its revolutionary fractionated co 2 technology.
The co2 laser has the longest wavelength of all the lasers on the market and can be used safely on darker skin types with appropriate adjustments in the settings.
I ve just had matrix co2 fractional laser resurfacing done at a medspa and wanted to share my experience as there aren t a lot of reviews of this particular laser out there.
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Fractional or pixilated carbon dioxide co2 lasers are one of the latest advances in non surgical skin rejuvenation treatments.
Co2 laser resurfacing is an outpatient procedure.
Unlike traditional co 2 laser resurfacing the matrix co 2 laser resurfacing has more manageable downtime and manageable sensation during the treatment.
Appointments last from 30 minutes to two hours depending on the size of the treatment area and aggressiveness of treatment.
I was at the spa for three hours total.
Fraxel is a fractional skin resurfacing treatment.
Fractional co2 laser skin resurfacing affects only a fraction of your skin through the creation of thousands of micro heat channels.
The before and after pictures are actually shocking.