Time is not kind to our skin. Brown spots, wrinkles and laxity can make us look even older. If you:
- Have a busy lifestyle or cannot be away from work for a
long time
- Want noticeable results with minimal downtime
- Want to treat discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles and skin
laxity
you should speak to your dermatologist about ActiveFX. ActiveFX
yields noticeable, long lasting results after just one treatment. Procedures
are done in your doctor’s office, with minimal patient
downtime and minimal interference to your work or busy life.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
ActiveFX is a fractional laser treatment for laser skin resurfacing. Laser
skin resurfacing replaces damaged skin with new, fresh skin.
Using the UltraPulse® CO2 laser, an ActiveFX treatment
delivers thousands of tiny laser pulses in a pattern over the
skin. Each pulse heats a column of tissue, eliminating pigment
discolorations at the surface, smoothing out lines, wrinkles
and scars, and creating a zone of heating deep in the tissue. This
deep heating contracts existing collagen and further stimulates
collagen formation to plump out the skin and continue improvement
over time.
In an ActiveFX fractional laser
treatment, only a fraction
of the skin’s surface is treated by the laser, leaving
small “bridges” of untouched skin. This technique
makes the healing process much faster and enables you to get
back to normal activities sooner
The primary targets of laser skin resurfacing include:
- Fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the upper lip,
cheeks and forehead
- Loose eyelid skin
- Crow's feet around the eyes
- Pucker marks (smoker's lines) and frown lines
- Brown spots and splotchy, uneven skin tone
- Scars, especially acne scars
- Loose skin around the neck and jowls
An ActiveFX treatment
Most physicians perform the procedure in the office with a
topical anesthetic cream that is applied 30-40 minutes before
the ActiveFX procedure begins. Pain is managed using a cold
air blower to the skin, or if desired with oral pain medication.
You can drive yourself home after the procedure if you have
not taken any pain pills. With a gentle washing and moisturizing
regimen, your photodamaged skin will begin to flake off within
2-3 days. After about 3-5 days, your doctor will probably
let you wear make-up. Pinkness should be gone in about a
week or two, a little bit more for the neck area.
The results of ActiveFX laser treatment are long-term and,
with proper sun protection, can persist for many years. Most
effects of treatment become visible right away, whereas others – such
as new collagen formation – build up gradually and become
more evident over time. Therefore, most people look even better
3-5 months after the procedure. So, if you think that
ActiveFX might be right for you, make an appointment with your
dermatologist and start looking younger right away.
Dr Lisa Benest is a medical and cosmetic dermatologist in
Burbank and offers extensive procedures in cosmetic skin care,
using the latest and most up-to-date lasers and medical equipment. She
is known for her exceptional care and service. Visit
them for a FREE consultation with their cosmetic
nurse specialist.
Lisa Benest M.D.
1624 W. Olive, Suite B
Burbank, CA 91506
818-729-9149
www.lisabenestmd.com
