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There's a new laser being used
to treat a variety of skin conditions and its
been featured on a number of news programs including
CNN, The View, CBS Morning Show & many others.
The Fraxel laser has been approved by the FDA
to treat a variety of important cosmetic conditions.
It smoothes out fine lines and wrinkles, corrects
skin discoloration, and is effective in treating
acne scars. Skin damaged from sun exposure (age
& liver spots), melasma and lentigos (freckles)
on the face, neck, chest or hands are all treatable
with Fraxel.
The Fraxel laser works differently that other
laser resurfacing methods. The procedure delivers
the laser energy in thousands of tiny but deep
columns of treatment in the skin called microthermal
zones. These zones penetrate deeply into the dermis
producing collagen remodeling and reducing wrinkles.
They also resurface the uppermost portion of the
skin, resulting in the formation of new epidermal
cells with reduction or complete elimination of
uneven pigment. Further, the remaining areas of
untouched skin between these microthermal zones
allow the skin to heal much faster compared to
conventional laser skin resurfacing.
This "fractional" treatment allows the
skin to heal much faster than if the entire area
were treated at once, using the body's natural
healing process to create new, healthy tissue
to replace skin imperfections. Thus it creates
less downtime than other laser skin resurfacing
methods. Most patients resume routine activities
the next day.
The results of Fraxel®
laser treatments are immediate and progressive.
The laser stimulates the creation of new collagen
— under acne scars, for example — producing
positive long-term changes. Treatments take about
an hour each, and are most effective when repeated
three to five times, spaced a few weeks apart.
Topical anesthetic cream will be used to enhance
your comfort during the procedure.
Dr. Grant Stevens of Marina Plastic Surgery in
Marina Del Rey was one of the first plastic surgeons
in the Los Angeles area to begin using the Fraxel
Laser Treatment.
"Many of my patients who want to improve
themselves shun the idea of having surgery with
weeks and weeks of recovery time before they see
results," explains Dr. Stevens in a recent
press release. "What makes Fraxel® Laser
Treatments so appealing to these patients is that
they can achieve results comparable to an invasive
surgical procedure, but without the lengthy downtime
or potential risks.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also
cleared the Fraxel Laser for the treatment &
removal of melasma, also known as the mask of
pregnancy. The Fraxel Laser is also effective
in treating & removing crow's feet & dramatically
improving wrinkles around your eyes.
For Portland residents who would like to find
the Fraxel laser, there are many doctors, dermatologists
& medical spas that make the Fraxel Laser
available. Below is information on clinics in
Portland & Multnomah County Oregon that offer
Fraxel laser skin treatments. These doctors serve
all of Portland including Beaverton, Tualatin,
Clackamas, Vancouver (WA), Pledmont, Irvington,
Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, West Linn.
Key
Laser Institute
9555 SW Barnes Road, Suite 390
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 291-1953
Featured in high-profile publications like O Magazine
and Vogue, Fraxel laser treatment is a targeted
skin care treatment that exists between traditional
laser resurfacing and modern, nonablative techniques,
ultimately giving you the best of both. Non-surgical,
minimally-invasive and collagen boosting, Fraxel
laser treatment isolates damaged skin cells, while
promoting the skin's natural healing process to
produce new cells.
The Vessely Center
9427 SW Barnes Road Suite 394
Portland, Oregon 97225
503.692.1190
The Vessely Center, for Laser and Aesthetic Medical
Services, is one of the first in the nation to
offer the Fraxel® SR 1500 laser (Fraxel®
II). This newest generation of non-ablative lasers
allows physicians to provide skin rejuvenation
procedures that are both less intrusive and more
precise and effective. For Michelle B. Vessely,
M.D., medical director of The Vessely Center,
this marks a significant achievement in laser
resurfacing and skin rejuvenation.
NW Plastic Surgery
2363 Northwest Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97210 USA
503-228-5432
Portland cosmetic doctor Dr. John Lee offers the
Fraxel laser skin treatment for patients in Portland.
Dr. Lee uses the Fraxel for many skin conditions
& blemishes such as acne & surgical scars,
melasma, facial wrinkles, age spots & more.
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