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Review of Fractional Photothermolysis: Treatment Indications and Efficacy

Bob Miles — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:58:49 +0000

As I continue to review the Medline English literature and recent international conferences regarding Fractional photothermolysis (FP) technology, applications, and indications, it becomes more obvious that this relatively new modality is one of the most significant milestones in laser technology and skin resurfacing. Successful conditions treated with non-ablative fractional lasers reported in the literature include [...]

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Review of Fractional Photothermolysis: Treatment Indications and Efficacy

Fractional Photothermolysis: Non-Ablative and Ablative

Bob Miles — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:14:27 +0000

The concept of non-ablative fractional photothermolysis was introduced to the market in 2003 as an answer to the need for effective, yet low risk, skin resurfacing techniques. Unlike conventional ablative (CO2 and Erbium) and non-ablative lasers, fractional ablative and non-ablative photothermolysis treats only a fraction of the skin, leaving up to a maximum of 95% [...]

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Fractional Photothermolysis: Non-Ablative and Ablative

The Basics of the Fractional Technology

Richard Miller — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:38:06 +0000

Why the newer fractional technologies are so popular? The latest fractional laser technologies offer a better balance of efficacy, patient tolerance and lack of side effects compared to older lasers. For better results the depth of the laser beam penetration and the depth of skin resurfacing are important. But even more important is an optimal [...]

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The Basics of the Fractional Technology

What is Fractional Eyelift

Bob Miles — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:05:19 +0000

Fractional Eyelift Procedure is used to reduce eyelid drooping and wrinkles without having to go under the knife and arguably with minimal downtime. In good hands the right type of fractional laser offers excellent results that are similar to a surgical eye lift without incisions. Fractional Eyelift represents one of the latest advancements in fractional [...]

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What is Fractional Eyelift

Fraxel Laser for Dark Skin Resurfacing

Richard Miller — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:31:43 +0000

I have just made a comment to an article named “Looking Younger Without Surgery” published by Hudson Valley Press in Newburgh, New York. Read full text. Dr. Ran Rubinstein, board-certified facial plastic surgeon and founding physician of Laser & Cosmetic Surgery Specialists PC, is among the first in the tri-state region offering two new aesthetic [...]

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Fraxel Laser for Dark Skin Resurfacing

Fraxel and Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing and Laser Rejuvenation

Bob Miles — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:24:05 +0000

This is our most recent (constantly updated) collection of video materials demonstrating Fraxel laser skin rejuvenation, Fraxel and fractional laser skin resurfacing technology, fraxel CO2 laser acne scars, Fraxel laser skin tightening, and Fraxel laser wrinkles. Clinical Procedures in Laser Skin Rejuvenation As the number and variety of lasers increase, it is timely to review which [...]

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Fraxel and Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing and Laser Rejuvenation

The Fraxel Hype

Richard Miller — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:48:06 +0000

I have always been sceptical about marketing hypes created by laser manufacturers. It has taken me years of watching thermages and fraxels of the laser industry to come up with a solid body of research that would confirm the real efficacy and worthwile benefits to the patient. There is no doubt that laser technologies are [...]

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The Fraxel Hype

How Much Does Fraxel Laser Cost?

Cathy Valenti — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:45:50 +0000

Fraxel laser treatments are very popular due to the glitzy marketing by the manufacturer. Patients satisfaction with results and physicians opinion on efficacy and their return on investment are mixed. Very mixed. Here is a good source of opinions shared by actual patients who have had Fraxel: Interactive map of Fraxel costs Related Posts:Fraxel Treatment: [...]

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How Much Does Fraxel Laser Cost?

Fraxel Treatment: Before and After Pictures

Cathy Valenti — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:57:22 +0000

Fraxel treatment was designed to provide profound rejuvenation results with minimum pain and downtime for the patient. Results and opinions are still mixed on all counts. We recommend the following growing before and after picture collections: Posted by doctors Posted by users (some images may be irrelevant) Related Posts:IPL Treatments: Before and After PicturesLaser Hair [...]

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Fraxel Treatment: Before and After Pictures

An Increase in Cosmetic Laser Treatments Reported by AACS

newsroom — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:08:24 +0000

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is a professional medical society whose members are dermatologic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, head and neck surgeons, general surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, or ocular plastic surgeons — all of whom specialize in cosmetic surgery. The AACS has completed its annual Procedural Survey and the most notable [...]

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An Increase in Cosmetic Laser Treatments Reported by AACS

Non-Laser Radio Frequency Fractional Treatments for Darker Skin Types

newsroom — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:38:21 +0000

Syneron Medical Ltd. develops, markets and sells elos combined-energy medical aesthetic devices. At last week’s American Academy of Dermatology 67th Annual Meeting in San Francisco Syneron introduced eMatrix skin resurfacing device for darker skin types. It is the only fractional device capable of safely treating patients with skin of color (skin types V and VI on the Fitzpatrick skin classification scale). [...]

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Non-Laser Radio Frequency Fractional Treatments for Darker Skin Types

Ablative and Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Systems vs Ablative LSR

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:15:44 +0000

Fractional skin resurfacing technologies like Fraxel, Lumenis ActiveFX, DeepFX, Palomar Starlux 1540 and Starlux 2940, and are quickly becoming familiar to many cosmetic, dermatology, plastic surgery and medical spa practices. The history of laser skin resurfacing goes back to 1995, when the first full face CO2 laser resurfacing for wrinkle removal was performed. The procedure was a revolution in facial [...]

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Ablative and Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Systems vs Ablative LSR

Fraxel Re:pair versus Face Lift

newsroom — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:34:51 +0000

Last week, Solta Medical presented a study by Steve Weiner, MD at the annual American Academy for Dermatology meeting. The presentation sparked a few discussions among doctors who have had some experience with the “new Fraxel”. Fraxel Re:pair is a “non-invasive” laser treatment used for the reduction of fine to moderate wrinkles on the face, [...]

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Fraxel Re:pair versus Face Lift

Another “Cost Saving” Laser from Lumenis for AAD

newsroom — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:08:57 +0000

In addition to the LightSheer(R) Duet(TM) Diode Laser System, Lumenis(R) rolled out another laser at the 2009 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The system is called UltraPulse 4x for Fractional C02 Rejuvenation, which will significantly reduce treatment times to provide cost-effective-high value cosmetic options during challenging economic times. “The cosmetic [...]

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Another “Cost Saving” Laser from Lumenis for AAD

Fractional Non-Ablative Photothermolysis for Photoaging of Hands

newsroom — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:55:08 +0000

We receive many questions regarding the use of fractional lasers for treatment of non-facial areas such as the hand. Few clinical studies have been reported in the literature documenting the efficacy of non-ablative modalities in the treatment of hands with visible photoaging conditions (search in Research). Laser treatment for photoaging of the hands should ideally address pigmentary [...]

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Fractional Non-Ablative Photothermolysis for Photoaging of Hands