The Palomar StarLux Fractional Laser is one of our most powerful treatment technologies. It offers the most versatile, effective and comfortable aesthetic treatments available. In addition to skin resurfacing, the Fractional Laser is used for the clearing of sunspots, rosacea and spider veins, skin tightening through soft tissue coagulation, acne treatment, leg vein removal and more.
How It Works
The Palomar Starlux Fractional Laser delivers light in an array of narrow, focused "microbeams" to create columns of coagulation (heat) within the skin. The heated tissue within the columns initiates a natural healing process that forms new, healthy tissue. This results in a fresher, more youthful skin tone and texture.
What You Can Expect
Because the light pulses are confided to narrow columns in the skin, much of the skin is left unaffected and there is a quick healing process. Most people notice positive changes in skin tone and texture within a few days.
Unlike other lasers, the fractional laser features a built-in cooling system that minimizes discomfort during treatment. After treatment, you may experience redness, warmth, swelling or tightness in the treated area, which typically faes within a few hours of treatment. The skin may have a pinkish tone for 5 to 7 days. Generally, you can receive a treatment and go back to work or to other activities without any recovery time.
A series of treatments at 3 to 6 week intervals may be required to achieve the desired results.