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| Refresh your look for the holidays with a Fraxel® Dual facial treatment |
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As we start counting down to the holiday season, it is a great time to undergo a Fraxel® Dual treatment that will freshen up your skin to bring out the natural glow. As the results are visible often with just one treatment, Fraxel® Dual is ideal before a big event to gain a clear, smooth and beautiful skin.
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Dr Shelton uses Fraxel® Dual to address various skin irregularities including age spots, fine lines, acne scars and skin discolorations. With a record of over 800,000 treatments worldwide, Fraxel® technology has a proven record of even decreasing the numbers of facial precancerous growths.® treatment.
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Why is Fall/winter the best time for a Fraxel treatment?
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After undergoing laser treatments your skin becomes extra sensitive and sun exposure can aggravate your skin. Therefore, the patient is advised to avoid direct sun for about 4 weeks while the skin heals. During fall/winter your exposure to sun is significantly less; This is why Fall is a suitable time for a Fraxel® treatment.
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Click here to see some before-and-after photos of Dr Shelton’s Fraxel® restore Dual Laser treatment.
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How does Fraxel work and how many treatments?
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Fraxel is carried out using two unique wavelengths which can be used independently or as a combination, depending on each patient’s needs. One wavelength treats concerns such as acne scars or wrinkles that are deeper in skin layers and the other effectively targets age spots, tone and texture, which more superficial. Typically, a series of 3 to 4 treatments is recommended based on each individual’s situation. More treatments will benefit in inducing collagen production in the skin.
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Patients may experience redness and swelling after a Fraxel treatment during 2 - 3 days as well as skin peeling for 5 to 7 days. Serious side effects are minimal; however, these complications can be avoided by staying away from the sun before and after the procedure. Some people can return to their routine activities, including work and social events, the following day, while some require one to two days off. This is another reason why Fall is the ideal time to get a Fraxel treatment.
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Who is a good candidate for Fraxel?
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If your complexion has significant discoloration, such as sun burns, hyperpigmentation or acne scarring, you are an ideal candidate for a Fraxel treatment. Fraxel laser is an effective treatment to improve skin texture, tone and pore size, reduce the appearance of age spots, melasma, acne scars, smoothen fine lines and rejuvenate neck, chest and hands. It is effective on all skin types. However, Dr Shelton will do a detailed consultation to determine if Fraxel is the right treatment for you.
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