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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 Tampa 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
Tampa & Hillsborough County Florida that offer
Fraxel laser skin treatments. These doctors serve
all of the Tampa & Hillsborough County Florida
area including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon,
New Port Richey, Lakeland, Wesley Chapel, Plant
City & more.
Radiance
Medspa
2894 West Bay Drive
Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770
727.518.7100
Fraxel® Cosmetic Laser Treatment produces
thousands of tiny but deep columns of treatment
in your skin and eliminates old epidermal pigmented
cells. It also penetrates deeply into the dermis
and is so precise that it penetrates the non-living,
protective barrier of the skin, as if it were
a window and leaves it completely intact. Fraxel
laser treatments treat Acne scars, melasma, wrinkles,
fine lines & age spots.
John J. O'Brien, Jr.,
M.D.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
7855 38th Avenue North
St. Petersburgh, FL 33710
Tel: 727.341.2408
Fraxel® Laser Treatment is a unique, non-invasive
laser therapy designed to dramatically improve
skin texture and pigmentation, allowing you to
once more enjoy the fresh and healthy skin of
your youth. Its patented "fractional"
technology penetrates deep within the skin for
maximum rejuvenation while promoting fast healing
and stimulating the production of new, firm tissue
to smooth out imperfections.
Ultimate Image
29750 US Highway 19 North, Suite 207
Clearwater, FL 33761
727.799.7000
Ultimate Image is the first and only office in
Tampa Bay to offer Fraxel re:pair (CO2). The Fraxel
re:pair removes lines, wrinkles, brown spots,
and acne scars and tightens the skin..
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