SmartSkin®

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does Fraxel laser compare to CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing?

  How does Fraxel laser compare to CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing?

  Fractional CO2 laser treatment differs from Fraxel in that it is intended to do away with the entire epidermis as an alternative of just targeting certain locations on the skin. Particularly like Fraxel, fractional CO2 can also reduce the appearance of dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and other age factors.

• How many treatments will I need?

  How many treatments will I need?

  Depending on your individual case and the laser used, some people are satisfied after only one treatment session. Others may need additional sessions.

• Do laser treatments for fine lines and wrinkles hurt?

  Do laser treatments for fine lines and wrinkles hurt?

  Your treatment provider may offer ways to make this a comfortable experience. Since everyone is different, and this depends on the level of treatment needed, it is best to discuss all of your option with your laser treatment provider.

• How do treatments for fine lines and wrinkles work?

  How do treatments for fine lines and wrinkles work?

  The building blocks of smooth, youthful skin are elastin and collagen—with laser skin revitalization, pulses of light penetrate the skin’s sub-layers, treating its aging support structure. The body’s natural healing process then rebuilds the tissue, with even texture and fewer wrinkles.

• What is SmartSkin® used for?

  What is SmartSkin® used for?

  SmartSkin® is used to reduce deep wrinkles, dyschromia, and advanced photoaging.

• Why SmartSkin®

  Why SmartSkin®

  SmartSkin® is the choice for discerning physicians who wish to give patients the best outcome for the downtime required. It’s shorter downtime period (re-epithelization at day 2-3), minimal bleeding, pain and wound care, can produce the desired result in just one treatment.

• What are the advantages of using SmartSkin®

  What are the advantages of using SmartSkin®

  Advantages include flexible settings for customized outcomes, getting two Tx in one for superior results, fast procedure time (20 min. / face), minimal downtime (5-7 days), and high efficiency with minimal risk of complications for increased patient satisfaction.