FraxelTM

Laser”? Why it’s important to yourecovery time.
You see ads and offers for whiz-bangSo—is it any wonder some doctors want you to
fractionating lasers and wonder—do they meanthink their “fractionating laser” does what the
Fraxel? Not necessarily! The Fraxel laser is anFraxel laser does?
amazing new technology for reversing the effectsA true skin expert will invest in the real
of age and sun damage on the skin. Here are tipsdeal—such as the actual Fraxel SR 1500. Those
for being sure your skin rejuvenation treatmentwho wish to take shortcuts will buy what is
uses the genuine Fraxel laser.essentially a “box” with many handpieces
You see ads and offers for whiz-bangavailable. This saves them from having to invest
fractionating lasers and wonder—do they meanin the lasers these handpieces imitate. To try to
Fraxel? Are they the same thing? Unless you askimitate the Fraxel, they’ll buy a
and find out it’s a Fraxel, it’s not.“fractionating handpiece.” Then they’ll
Doctors and spas all over are noticing theclaim this is just as good and produces the same
increased interest in cosmetic procedures, andresults.
many laser companies have responded to theWell, imitation is a form of flattery. Unfortunately
demand. They’ve made it easy forfor the consumer, these devices simply
anybody to offer what sounds like the latest andcan’t produce the same results. In fact,
greatest in technology.sometimes they’ll produce circles and
This isn’t surprising—because the genuinestripes—or worse yet, burns. Many operate at
Fraxel laser does provide a remarkable newwavelengths that experts don’t consider
technology for reversing the effects of age andfractional at all.
sun damage on the skin. Working below theThe true Fraxel can be individualized to each
skin’s surface layer, which it leaves intact,client’s needs, and delivers safe, uniform,
the Fraxel targets only certain cells (this is theand outstanding results. But there’s no
“fractionating” part). Perfectlyquick and easy route for doctors to use this
computer-controlled and evenly distributed, theadvanced technology: specialized training is the
laser penetrates to thousands of tiny packets ofonly way to learn how best to tailor the Fraxel
damaged collagen and eliminates these cells—andlaser treatment for each client.
this stimulates the skin to replace them byIt’s in your interest as a consumer to
producing new, fresh collagen and elastic tissue.make sure you’re getting both the genuine
The result? Smoother skin texture, reduced porestate-of-the-art technology, and the
size, toned and tightened skin. The Fraxel laserknowledgeable and properly trained professional to
erases brown spots, including melasma (theoperate it. A Board Certified Dermatologist will
“mask of pregnancy”) and smoothesunderstand your skin’s needs and the best
wrinkles. It’s the leading treatment fortreatment. Be sure to ask—and make sure
acne scars. And, because of its technologicalyou’re getting a genuine Fraxel laser
sophistication, a Fraxel laser treatment involves notreatment.