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procedures > pixel™ (skin fractional resurfacing)
* This procedure is for improved texture, tone and pore size minimization.
Laser skin fractional resurfacing is a procedure commonly used to restore a youthful appearance to wrinkled, prematurely aged, or sun damaged skin. While results can be excellent, laser resurfacing can be painful and have extended downtime. In the past people have sometimes been housebound and unable to return to work for months at a time. Things have changed dramatically. A new FDA approved laser device, the Pixel™ by Alma laser, is designed to improve the quality and texture of the skin while it stimulates collagen regeneration - all without the downtime associated with classical skin resurfacing.
Benefits:
- Pixel™ Fractional Skin Resurfacing is an FDA approved procedure that offers results comparable to laser resurfacing without the discomfort or need for lengthy recuperation.
- The Pixel™ is the next generation of laser skin resurfacing technology that improves:
- Fine lines
- Skin tone
- Brown spots
- Improves pore appearance
- Improves acne scars
- Improves surgical and traumatic scars
How it works:
Pixel™ skin fractional resurfacing is based on the principle of microthermal treatment zones. The laser pulses create tiny holes in the skin, removing the epidermis and upper dermis. The treatment then triggers the body’s natural healing process; stimulating the growth of new, healthy skin tissue; the growth of new, healthy skin tissue from the edges of the microscopic hole.
The Pixel™ treats small zones of the skin, leaving surrounding tissue untouched and intact. These large unaffected areas act as a reservoir for more effective and rapid tissue healing and collagen production. The end result: new, healthier, smoother tissue in place of skin imperfections.
Treatment areas:
Any area of the skin can be treated that has surface irregularities, including: wrinkles, acne scars, and stretchmarks. Common areas treated include the face, neck, chest, hands and arms. One can even improve the appearance of white stretch marks on the abdomen and thighs following pregnancy.
Number of treatments:
Generally, treatment involves three to six sessions at three week intervals. Pixel™ is often bundled with other light-based therapies to achieve optimum results, such as IPL Photofacials and other skin tightening procedures.
What to expect:
There is minimal discomfort during the treatment, and sensitive individuals are offered a topical anaesthetic cream. The majority of patients do not require anything. Most commonly, clients feel some slight warmth with the pulse of the laser. Clients experience a sunburn-like sensation afterward (3-4 hours) that is easily neutralized with a gentle moisturizer.
Typically, there is little to no downtime associated with the treatment. Make-up can be applied immediately afterward. Some flaking can be experienced for one or two days with full recovery in about five days. Your skin will look better within days following the treatment, and results steadily improve over the next few months. For more information on how Pixel™ can help you achieve your skin care goals, please call to schedule a consultation.
If you would like to read more about the Pixel™ technology, click on the articles below:
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