Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Improve Sun Damage, Wrinkles, Texture and Scarring

Time, sun exposure and the natural aging process can change the way your skin looks and feels. Brown spots become more noticeable. Fine lines deepen. Skin texture can become rough or uneven, and acne scars that have been there for years may become something you are finally ready to address.

Fractional laser resurfacing can improve many of these concerns by treating damaged skin and stimulating the skin’s natural renewal process.

At Midwest Dermatology, we offer several fractional laser treatments, including FX and Fraxel. Your provider can help determine which treatment and level of resurfacing are best suited to your skin and your goals.

What Can Laser Resurfacing Treat?

Fractional laser treatment can be used to improve:

Fine lines and wrinkles
Sun damage and brown spots
Uneven skin tone and texture
Acne scars and other scarring
Lines around the eyes and mouth
Enlarged pores
Areas of skin laxity
Signs of aging on the face, neck, chest and hands

The type of laser and intensity of treatment will depend on what you want to improve, your skin and the amount of recovery time you are comfortable with.

How Does Fractional Laser Treatment Work?

Rather than treating the entire surface of the skin at once, fractional lasers deliver energy in thousands of microscopic treatment areas. The surrounding skin helps support the healing process while the treated areas begin to renew.

Laser resurfacing can address damage at different depths within the skin while also stimulating new collagen. As your skin heals, improvements in tone, texture, wrinkles and scarring gradually become more noticeable.

FX Laser Resurfacing

FX is our primary laser resurfacing treatment and can be customized depending on the amount and depth of correction needed.

Active FX treats more superficial signs of aging and sun damage, including fine lines, uneven pigmentation and texture.

Deep FX reaches deeper into the skin and may be recommended for more pronounced wrinkles, skin texture concerns and deeper acne scarring.

Total FX combines Active FX and Deep FX in one treatment to address concerns at both the surface and deeper levels of the skin.

You don’t need to know which one you need before you come in. Your provider will evaluate your skin and recommend the approach that makes the most sense for you.

Fraxel Laser Treatment

Fraxel is another fractional laser option available at Midwest Dermatology. It may be used to improve sun damage, uneven tone and texture, fine lines, enlarged pores and acne scarring.

Fraxel typically offers a different level of resurfacing than FX, giving our providers another option when choosing a treatment based on your skin, your goals and the amount of downtime you are willing to have.

What Is Treatment and Recovery Like?

Laser resurfacing is performed in the office. Treatment time and the type of numbing or comfort measures used will depend on the laser and the intensity of your treatment.

Afterward, redness, swelling, sensitivity and peeling or flaking can be expected as the skin heals. More intensive resurfacing generally requires more recovery time.

Your provider will explain what to expect before treatment and give you specific instructions for caring for your skin afterward. Sun protection is especially important while newly treated skin is healing.

When Will I See Results?

Some improvement may become noticeable as the skin heals, but collagen remodeling and skin renewal continue over time. Your final result develops gradually over the weeks and months following treatment.

Depending on your concerns and the type of laser treatment selected, one treatment may provide significant improvement while other treatment plans may involve a series of sessions.

Laser Treatment With Dermatology Expertise

Laser resurfacing is not one size fits all. The right laser, treatment depth and settings depend on your skin, the concern being treated and the result you hope to achieve.

At Midwest Dermatology, laser rejuvenation is provided within a dermatology practice where we understand both the cosmetic goals of treatment and the health and biology of your skin. We can help you decide whether laser resurfacing is the best choice or whether another treatment may be better suited to what you want to improve.

Ready to Learn What Laser Treatment Can Do for Your Skin?

Schedule a consultation to find out whether FX, Fraxel or another treatment is the best option for your skin and your goals.

Call (402) 933-0800 to schedule a consultation.

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