How does Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing work?

Our Palomar StarLux1540 Fractional Laser handpiece delivers light in an array of narrow, focused "microbeams", to create columns of coagulation (heat) within the skin. The heated tissue within the columns initiate a natural healing process that forms new, healthy tissue. This results in a fresher, more youthful skin tone and texture.

What areas can I have treated?

Fractional skin resurfacing treatments can be applied to most areas of the body, including the face, neck, chest, arms and hands.

What makes StarLux Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing treatments different from other Skin Resurfacing methods?

The StarLux Fractional Skin Resurfacing uses the non-ablative method. Rather than removing layers of the skin, it removes tiny, but deep microbeams into the dermis for effective, long-term results.

StarLux Fractional treatments do not require that dye be applied to your skin, which is difficult to rinse off after treatment. Treatments are quick and convenient to your schedule.

Are the treatments safe? Are they painful?

By delivering light as individual pulses of microbeams, the Lux1540 protects the skin from the overheating that can result from many other resurfacing treatments. In addition, the Lux1540 features built-in cooling of the skin, so you feel only minor discomfort during treatment. Additionally, topical anesthetic cream is applied prior to treatment.

What should I expect after treatment?

You may experience redness, warmth, swelling, or tightness in the treated area, which typically fades within a few hours of treatment. The skin may often have a pinkish tone and have some swelling for five to seven days. Generally, you can receive a treatment and go back to work or to other activities without any recovery time.

Because the light pulses are confined to narrow columns in the skin, much of the skin is left unaffected and there is a quick healing process. Most people notice positive changes in skin tone and texture within a few days. However, because this procedure stimulates your skin to produce collagen, full results are not seen for several months. A series of treatments at three to six week intervals may be required to achieve the desired results.

Note: The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.

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