Fraxel® Laser Treatment
Dr. Rebecca de la Torre at the Harmony Laser Center in Fort Collins is one of the first physicians in Northern Colorado to offer Fraxel Laser Treatment, a new laser therapy that can turn back the clock on aging and sun-damaged skin.
Just as a damaged painting is delicately restored one small area at a time, or a photographic image is altered pixel-by-pixel, Fraxel Laser Treatment improves skin appearance by affecting only a fraction of the skin at a time with thousands of tiny microscopic laser spots.
Fraxel Laser Treatment is a safe and well-tolerated procedure that can be performed in our office using topical anesthetic. Treatment times vary depending on areas to be treated, anywhere from 45 minutes to 120 minutes. Swelling can occur but is usually minimal and generally resolves in about 2 days. The typical patient will have a pink tone or windburn look for 5 to 7 days. Fraxel Laser Treatment can even treat delicate skin areas such as the neck, chest and hands.
By design, each Fraxel Laser Treatment targets between 20 to 25 percent of the skin's surface; thus, for optimal results, we recommend a series of 3 to 5 sessions, spaced 4 weeks apart. Dr. de la Torre or her assistant, Anne Marie Feilinger, will help determine the best treatment plan for the desired results.
What we have found is that results are both immediate and progressive, with noticeable cumulative effects. Fraxel Laser Treatment effectively treats sun-damaged skin, melasma, reduces acne scarring, and reduces wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. Our patients have also noticed that their skin feels softer, looks more even, smoother and tighter.