Fractional Facial Resurfacing

Less-invasive alternatives to the traditional, very painful CO2 laser are now available. “Fractional” laser technology delivers light to your skin in patterns of small microbeams, basically “pixels” of laser energy similar to the pixels of the computer screen you are using.

The very narrow beams heat the dermis in tiny columns, stimulating collagen remodeling as well as affecting the epidermis. Because only part of the skin is treated, the outer layer is not vaporized, and the skin is not left raw.

Here are some questions to consider before your consultation with a physician at Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin, and Vein:

• How fast do I want to see results
• How much time off does my schedule permit?
• Am I ready to protect my skin from the sun as directed?
• What is my skin type—is this type of laser safe for me?

These are only some of your questions. During your consultation with a physician, he or she will evaluate your problem and skin type and make their recommendations to you. Remember that the board-certified dermatologists at Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin, and Vein can offer you a wide choice of noninvasive lasers to improve your skin.

The benefits of fractional laser treatments become apparent over weeks to months after treatment. Typically a series of at least three to five sessions is necessary. Whether your schedule permits an hour, a day, or a week of redness after treatment, there is most likely a fractional laser that will improve your skin. You have a choice of which fractional laser treatment to have and, importantly, who will provide the treatment.