Portland Fraxel Laser Resurfacing & Wrinkle Reduction

As seen on the TODAY Show, CNN. Allure and W Magazine, The FRAXEL Laser Treatment is a revolutionary procedure that allows us to treat your skin in a way never before possible. The FRAXEL laser penetrates deeply into the skin dermis with thousands of tiny microthermal treatment zones, employing a technique called fractional photothermolysis. Fractional laser resurfacing leaves the surrounding tissue unaffected and intact, permitting the skin to heal much faster than if the entire area was treated at once. Thus, downtime is minimal compared to more extensive and resurfacing lasers such as the CO2 or Carbon Dioxide laser. More importantly, unlike the CO2 laser, all skin types and colors can be safely treated.

Until today, most lasers treated the skin with high power levels and macroscopic spot sizes. The problem with this approach is that healthy tissue is often damaged along with the skin that is being treated. In addition, there was no overriding technological intelligence for controlling the amount of thermal injury that the skin receives.

Clinical studies suggest that 4-6 treatments spaced about a week apart produce a gradual firming of the collagen and elastin. A topical anesthetic and a unique blue dye are used prior to treatment, which takes about 60 minutes. Laser treatment itself takes another 45 minutes.

Side effects are minimal. A mild sunburn sensation occurs approximately an hour after treatment. The skin has a pinkish tone for 1-3 days. This is a normal sign of healing. Swelling is minimal.

Within 24 hours, new epidermal skin begins to emerge. This process of skin repair involves flaking and bronzing. The use of sunscreen throughout the process is absolutely necessary. Optimal improvement may take 3-6 months.

Fraxel Laser Treatment is effective for:

  • Skin rejuvenation
  • Reduction of fine wrinkles
  • Rejuvenation of sun damaged skin on the face, neck, shoulders and hands
  • Reduction of age spots and blotches
  • Acne scars
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Improvement in coarse and deeper wrinkles.

More details regarding your FRAXEL laser treatment can be discussed and planned in a personalized individualized consultation with Dr. Lee.