A TRUE INNOVATION

A TRUE INNOVATION

The FRAXEL company introduced the idea of decomposing the laser beam into numerous spots instead of “scouring” the skin surface. This initial technique, both expensive and sometimes disappointing, has...

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A TRUE INNOVATION

fraxelThe FRAXEL company introduced the idea of decomposing the laser beam into numerous spots instead of “scouring” the skin surface. This initial technique, both expensive and sometimes disappointing, has been copied and significantly improved since then.

We have chosen the AFFIRM MULTIPLEX from CYNOSURE, one of the most performing machines on the market. A first wavelength treats the deep dermis and stimulates the collagen production and restructuration, while another wavelength accomplishes the skin peel. This device thus enables to treat both on the skin surface and in depth the two factors responsible for wrinkles and the skin surface state: sun exposure and the degraded tissue collagen.

LASER RESURFACING: THE FRACTIONAL LASER

LASER RESURFACING: THE FRACTIONAL LASER

Resurfacing, peeling, skin tightening: these commonly used words describe the different aspects of a now operational technique. The devastating effects of old CO2 or Erbium treatments resulting in a one-month...

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LASER RESURFACING: THE FRACTIONAL LASER

resurfacing laserResurfacing, peeling, skin tightening: these commonly used words describe the different aspects of a now operational technique. The devastating effects of old CO2 or Erbium treatments resulting in a one-month social eviction and numerous complications have now been eradicated. Nowadays, a 4 or 5-session treatment will give the same results and will only cause redness during a few hours. This advance was made possible thanks to the fractional technology.

The CO2 laser

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It is the oldest laser dedicated to resurfacing. The CO2 laser has been one of the first gas lasers on the market and its special affinity with water has made it popular in medical cabinets. The energy output of this type of laser allows it to release large amounts of energy, in other words, to erode very large skin layers at each passage.

Its use implies surgical type precautions, general anaesthesia, and a 3-week social eviction at least – the patient being quite disfigured. The infectious complications are – undoubtedly - frequent in spite of all the precautions.

Until recently, the disadvantages of the treatment were outweighed by the skin “shortening” effect of the scars induced by the CO2 laser lesions, providing a very interesting “lifting” effect.

It was at the time the only way to act on the deep dermis to stimulate the production of collagen, while removing the outer skin layer affected by the sun.

This type of laser is not used anymore because of its numerous side effects and a complicated installation. Its use in aesthetics has become much less common.

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