WHAT IS FRAXEL | THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE
GETTING A FEEL FOR FRAXEL TREATMENT
Fraxel treatment delivers remarkable results with minimal downtime. That means you can rejuvenate your skin on your lunch hour and quickly return to your life — all within hours or just a few days, depending on which Fraxel treatment you choose for your skin condition.
So what does the treatment look like? What happens afterwards? Please browse this section to find out. And you don't have to just take our word for it. See the testimonials below, and learn more about the patient experience in our Patient Stories section. To see before-and-after photos, please visit our Photo Gallery.
“I own my own business, so I couldn’t be down for a week or two. … The Fraxel procedure was simple and easy. Did it on a Friday, was back in my office on Monday.” – Laverne Friedmann, 68, Irvine, CA
“I tried everything to get rid of my brown spots, and only the Fraxel laser showed results. No one can guess my age after my Fraxel treatment.” – Kirsten F., 45, Honolulu, HI
“There was no pain and no downtime after my Fraxel re:fine treatment. … I am so happy with the procedure and the results.” – Claudette MacMillan, 42, Redwood City, CA
- THE TREATMENT
- AFTER TREATMENT
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In an initial consultation, your physician will determine the best Fraxel laser treatment plan for your desired results. Then, when you're ready for treatment, it'll be done right in your physician's office. Here's what happens:
- The area of your skin to be treated is thoroughly cleansed.
- A topical anesthetic ointment is applied.
- About 60 to 90 minutes later, once the anesthetic has taken full effect, treatment begins.
- The treatment takes just 20 to 25 minutes for a full face.
- Then the anesthetic is completely removed.
See what the treatment looks like.
Now it's time to let the healing process begin, from the inside out. Click the next tab to see what happens after treatment.
Link to Patient Experience video
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Remarkable results with minimal downtime
After the procedure, depending on the aggressiveness of your Fraxel treatment, you will have some degree of redness, swelling or a sunburn sensation, which are signs that your body's natural healing process is building new skin from the inside out. You can return to routine activities in as little as one hour or, for more aggressive treatments, as few as a few days.
We take the guesswork out of post-treatment care
The benefits of Fraxel treatment do not end when you leave your physician's office. With the Fraxel Skin Ecology System, a unique line of skin care products, you can maximize the positive effects of Fraxel treatment. This post-treatment regimen — formulated by Fraxel scientists, exclusively for use with Fraxel treatment — moisturizes, soothes and protects your skin, enhancing and accelerating the treatment benefits. The Fraxel Skin Ecology System is available exclusively from Fraxel physicians.
Other precautions
To protect your skin after treatment, wear sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, avoid direct sun exposure for at least 3 months, and wear a wide-brimmed hat when you’re in the sun.
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