ResurFX™
WHAT IS A RESURFX™ TREATMENT?
ResurFX® is a state-of the art fractional non-ablative skin resurfacing technology, a new way to resurface skin and rejuvenate collagen with minimal downtime. Fractional lasers treat a portion of the skin leaving the untreated skin to rejuvenate and repair the treatment area. Thousands of fractional microchannels are created in the skin to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, minimize pore size, scarring stretch marks and hyperpigmentation. The ResurFX technology uses a unique scanner to place each fractional spot in a controlled and specific manner to protect tissue from overheating during the treatment. ResurFX® treatments result in more youthful-appearing skin.
HOW DOES THE RESURFX® TREATMENT WORK?
The ResurFX™ laser utilizes a unique, patent pending CoolScan™ scanner and continuous contact cooling to protect the treated tissue from heat accumulation and overheating. These features gives us nearly unlimited treatment parameters to customize the procedure for your skin type and condition. The ResurFX™ laser delivers tiny, controlled injuries (microchannels) into the deep dermis to stimulate collagen production through the healing process. Because these tiny micro-injuries are controlled and the epidermis remains intact after the treatment, downtime can be somewhat less than other ablative resurfacing procedures.
HOW MANY RESURFX™ TREATMENTS DO I NEED?
Most patients benefit significantly from a series of three treatments spaced 3-4 weeks apart and you may continue to see beneficial skin changes for a month or more after your final treatment. After the initial treatment series, many patients schedule to have follow-up treatments one to two times annually to further improve and maintain treatment results.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
During the treatment there will be some mild discomfort and stinging. We will use a topical anesthetic to provide additional comfort during the treatment. After the treatment your skin will feel very warm for a few hours. You will notice immediate swelling that subsides over the next few hours or 1-2 days. Redness following treatment typically resolves in 1-3 days, and you may see a residual pink or bronze hue for up to a week afterwards.
It is rare for mild blistering, scabbing and bruising to occur, but it is self-limiting and typically resolves spontaneously. Post treatment hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation rarely occur but are treatable if they persist. It is extraordinarily rare for scarring or negative skin texture changes to occur.
DOES THE RESURFX® TREATMENT WORK FOR BODY AREAS?
ResurFX® treatments can be performed on any area of the body that has sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, texture issues, stretch marks and scars, both trauma scars and surgical scars. It is often used to more quickly improve the appearance of surgical scars after surgery.