Palomar developed and patented Fractional Technology to create a revolutionary treatment: Non-ablative Skin Resurfacing and Soft Tissue Coagulation with excellent results and no downtime!
How does Starlux Fractional Skin Resurfacing work?
The Palomar Lux 1540 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 initiates 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?
Starlux Fractional treatments can be applied to most areas of the body, including the face, neck, chest, arms, and hands.
What makes Starlux Fractional treatments different from other Skin Resurfacing methods?
Some skin resurfacing devices, such as CO2 lasers, use the ablative method, which removes the epidermis and some of the dermis. While good results are eventually seen, the drawbacks include red and raw skin, and a risk of infection for several weeks after treatment.
Other devices use the non-ablative method: sending light pulses into the dermis, while leaving the epidermis intact. This allows quick recovery, but when the light pulses don’t penetrate far into the dermis, the change in the skin tone and texture is less effective.
Many patients do not understand the difference between Fraxel and Fractional non-ablative resurfacing by Palomar. Basically, the difference is in the treatment depth and the preparation required to perform the procedure, as well as the amount of downtime. The 1540 Fractional Laser by Palomer uses many microchannels to penetrate into the dermis far below the outermost layer of the skin causing collagen contraction and remodeling. The outer surface of the skin is cooled by the patented sapphire tip reducing pain and leaving the outermost layer of the skin as a barrier while the deeper tissues heal and tighten. Fraxel lasers also use microchannels, but do not penetrate as deeply as the 1540 Fractional. A Blue Dye is applied to the skin prior to treatment. Additionally, topical anesthetic is required because of the pain that is associated with the Fraxel treatment.
StarLux Fractional Skin Resurfacing offers both superior results and no downtime. The Lux1540 beams penetrate deeper into the dermis than competing devices for effective, long term results. And the Fractional, non-ablative approach stimulates quick healing in the dermis, while leaving the epidermis intact, with no lasting redness.
Are these 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. A topical anesthetic is applied and removed just prior to the treatment to minimize the discomfort as well.
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 for five to seven days with the possibility of some mild swelling. Generally, you can receive a treatment and go back to work or to other activities with little or no downtime. Sun exposure must be avoided during your recovery and sun protection of a SPF 30 should be worn at all times. 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.
A series of treatments at four to six week intervals may be required to achieve the desired results.
Dr. Serrao will be able to give you more information about Fractional Skin Resurfacing treatments and expected outcomes.
Dr. Serrao has chosen the Palomar Starlux Laser and Pulsed Light System because it offers the most versatile, effective, and comfortable aesthetic treatment available. In addition to Fractional skin resurfacing, Starlux offers such treatments as permanent hair reduction, photofacials for the clearance of sunspots, rosacea, and spider veins, Fractional skin tightening through soft tissue coagulation, acne treatment, leg vein clearance, and more.
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