Beauty Care and Health

What Is Co2 Laser

19 March 2009 177 views No Comment

Fractionated CO2 technology has revolutionized our ability to treat moderate to severe skin aging and scarring with minimal downtime. In the past, the best laser treatment to the extent that the effectiveness was standard (unfractionated) C02. Unfortunately, while the production of a dramatic tightening of the skin and soften wrinkles, deep CO2 laser skin often cause permanent skin lightening. Fractional CO2 leverages the power of reducing CO2, but the chances of skin lightening fractionation by the laser beam (a fraction of treating the skin surface at a time). By treating only a fraction of the surface of the skin, untreated skin aids in the healing process and decreases the chances of hypopigmentation (skin lightening permit), scarring, prolonged redness or. By controlling the density of treatment (the percentage of the surface is hit by the laser), as well as the depth or power of the laser, an expert surgeon can tailor a fractionated CO2 skin resurfacing treatment to achieve spectacular results most skin types.

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DeepFx is better for vertical lip lines, deep wrinkles, acne scars. It is not deeper and stimulates collagen and tissue ablative for more tightening. ActiveFx is better for pigment and surface texture of the most. Use ActiveFx: 80-100 MJ density of 1-2 (2 Density for coarse stria). Do NOT use for DeepFx stria. Experts are not sure that works. We do not recommend at this time. They are doing the test and experiment with it. Melasma is a whole topic in itself. Look for a blog on this subject in the future. Fractional C02 laser can produce great results if used properly, like any technology, is not perfect. The cost of fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing varies. Some clinics have nurses perform Active FX FX and sometimes profound. The problem with this is that the result depends largely on the level of comfort and experience of the practitioner.

Density of treatment can vary from 1 to 5, at which time only a doctor should be handling the laser. Another factor is the brand of laser used. Ultrapulse of the Lumenis has been around longer and therefore has a better record of parameters. This is also the most expensive laser around $ 150,000 to purchase. There is generally expected that a combination or “FX total” the combination of different field sizes will be more expensive. This requires more time and planning by the surgeon, and also more expensive equipment. A final consideration that may affect the cost of treatment is “after care.” The treatment must have an experienced beautician who has been trained to deal with post-laser skin. The esthetician must provide product quality skin care and guidance, without which patients feel they are paying a “second settlement procedure” or exorbitant cost of the products.

Ultrapulse laser CO2 Lumenis is used to this treatment. This was the first device to introduce the CO2 fractional resurfacing and has made much progress with regard to treatment options and parameters. Active FX is the name given by the company to split its treatment made with a land size of 1.25 mm. At this point the size of the depth of treatment is relatively superficial, but by increasing the density and / or frequency of the pulses can be achieved quite dramatic and tighten skin texture improvement. Deep FX is the name given to the treatment when performed by a decrease in size of about 0.12 mm. The smaller area means greater power, meaning that the laser is deeper in the tissue. However, it is still split, so it is a relatively safe treatment. Total FX, a combination of assets and Deep FX Fax spot sizes. In general, the deep FX used in the deep lines or scars (around the lips or corners of the eyes in most patients). Active FX is feathered over these areas and the rest of the face.