Pixel Fractional Laser

The fractional laser method.

Pixel fractional laser.

The pixel laser is an fda approved in office treatment that uses fractional resurfacing to refresh sun damaged skin and reduce the appearance of acne scars large pores age spots and uneven skin tone the pixel laser also tightens skin smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles however it s not recommended to treat sagging skin or deep wrinkles. This laser is ideally suited for the treatment of sun damage fine lines resistant pigmentation acne scars roughened textures and enlarged pores. Results vary depending on the intensity of treatment and the type of laser used. Launched in the us in april 2006 the pixel 2940 laser device from alma lasers distributed in the uk by advanced beauty cosmetics ltd uses fractional ablative technology for the treatment known as fractional laser skin resurfacing aimed at rejuvenating aged and sun damaged skin with less downtime than normally associated with traditional ablative laser skin resurfacing.

The pixel laser is a resurfacing laser that can dramatically improve one s skin without significant downtime or discomfort. Pixel laser therapy also requires multiple treatments for optimal results. Both the fraxel and pixel lasers are used to treat aged or damaged skin. Pixel lasers are erbium lasers which penetrate skin tissue less deeply than a fraxel laser.

In contrast traditional laser skin resurfacing can take 30 days or longer for recovery. Unlike traditional ablative laser resurfacing which removes the entire top layer of the skin alma pixel co 2 deploys a fractional delivery method which creates pixel sized perforations in the skin leaving the surrounding tissue intact. The preservation of undamaged skin between the perforations allows for faster healing while the wound healing process promotes.