When you look at the mirror and see fine lines and wrinkles on your skin, you can’t help but feel less confident in your appearance. So, you sometimes hide under tons of makeup and avoid closeup photos as much as possible. Some people even end up shying away from gatherings and reunions because who wants to look haggard or tired when meeting people?
Don’t let these signs of aging dull your sparkle and stop you from doing the things you love. Confidently look your best with Frax Pro.
Reverse the signs of aging, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, treat scars, and remove blemishes without resorting to surgery with this non-ablative skin resurfacing treatment from Candela. This new no-downtime, aesthetic device is what gives your skin that youthful glow.
What is FraxPro?
FraxPro is Candela’s newest fractional non-ablative laser treatment for skin resurfacing. It improves skin texture and smoothens fine lines and wrinkles. The aesthetic device works great on acne scars, surgical scars, and striae (stretch marks) as well. To ensure patient comfort with each treatment, FraxPro uses a patented SoftCool air cooling system.
FraxPro is non-surgical, and the treatment requires no downtime. It is also virtually painless, as it does not ablate skin the way other lasers do. After your FraxPro treatment, you can resume your daily activities. The skin may feel sensitive for a few minutes, but this will go away after a while.
How Does FraxPro Work?
FraxPro works by delivering precise heat onto the skin by creating very tiny and controlled damage to the treated area. This will have a grid-like appearance on your skin. As heat is delivered to the skin, it stimulates skin tightening and enhanced production of collagen.
The controlled damage also triggers the skin’s natural healing and repair process. This process involves skin cell renewal and replacing old skin with new skin. As newer skin resurfaces, fine lines and wrinkles appear less noticeable and skin looks plumper and fresher.
The effects of FraxPro does not stop during the treatment. Improvement lasts for months as skin continues to repair and heal itself.
How Can FraxPro Improve My Skin?
Here are the many ways that FraxPro can improve your skin:
- Non-ablative skin resurfacing – improve skin texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Striae (stretch marks) treatment – treats both pink and purple stretch marks to give you clear, smooth skin.
- Scar treatment – smooths out facial scars like acne scars, icepick scars, rolling scars, boxcar scars, atrophic or hypertrophic scars as well as surgical or trauma scars.
- Repair sun damage and minimize age spots – the sun’s harmful rays can cause skin damage and may result to darkening skin tone. Dark spots also start to appear. FraxPro reduces the appearance of dark spots and other signs of sun damage on your skin.
Am I a Candidate for a FraxPro Treatment?
FraxPro is a great option for people who want the skin smoothening effects of a facelift surgery without the pain that comes with it. If this is you, the FraxPro treatment is a must-try.
Many patients with low tolerance for pain or are afraid of going under the knife also find FraxPro treatments to be more comfortable compared to other skin resurfacing treatments. The SoftCool air cooling system makes this possible.
FraxPro fractional laser treatments are generally considered safe for skin types I-V. For skin type VI, the effects are not as apparent.
What to Expect Before and During FraxPro Treatment?
First time to try laser treatments? Here are some things you need to know before and during your FraxPro treatment.
Before the Treatment
Before any treatment that uses laser, your healthcare provider will ask you a series of questions to determine how best to treat your skin condition. As each person is different, this is a necessary step to help healthcare providers give you the best treatment. Answer these questions truthfully to avoid unwanted effects.
The healthcare provider will also analyze the treatment area to see how much he/she will need to work on. Some skin issues require just 1-2 sessions while others may require more. This is a good time to let your doctor know if you are prone to breakouts and acne.
Before the FraxPro treatment, the doctor will apply local numbing cream on the treatment area and let that sit for 30-40 minutes.
During the Treatment
The treatment takes anywhere between 15-45 minutes. The time it takes to complete the treatment depends on the size of the treatment area. As the doctor works on the treatment area, you will feel slight heat. The SoftCool air cooling system keeps the treatment comfortable for the patient. You may see redness after your treatment, but this should subside within a few minutes.
What to Do After Your FraxPro Treatment?
After the treatment, you may feel like your face has been stretched. That’s the heat triggering your skin to start the healing and repairing process and produce new collagen. It’s important that you follow these aftercare tips to ensure best results:
- Avoid sun exposure for up to 30 days. Use an umbrella or stay in the shade during this time.
- Use sun protection (minimum SPF 30) if sun exposure cannot be avoided.
- Avoid picking on your face. Even if you did not have the FraxPro treatment, picking on your face is always a no-no.
- Moisturize your skin. Use non-comedogenic formulas and makeup that will not clog pores.
- Improve your diet. What you put in your mouth affects your skin. If you keep putting junk, your skin will not get enough nutrients to keep itself healthy.
- Quit smoking. Smoking contributes to cell degeneration. The body will need to work double-time to create new cells and collagen that makes you look younger.
- Complete the prescribed number of sessions. Just because you see results, does not mean you have to stop the treatment.
Ready to try FraxPro?
We hope that we have equipped you with enough information to confidently try the FraxPro treatment next time you visit your favorite dermatologist. Get rid of fine lines, wrinkles, and other skin imperfections without surgery with FraxPro. The FraxPro fractional non-ablative 1550 nm laser treatment is a safe, effective, and non-invasive way to get firmer, tighter, and smoother skin without pain or downtime.
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