Active FX

Although it’s not a facelift, for dramatic improvement on skin texture, tone, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, the Active FX, a fractional CO2 laser procedure, is getting great results. By stimulating collagen formation in microscopic columns, there is significant tightening effect (think shrink-wrapping for the skin). This laser uses carbon dioxide laser energy as opposed to erbium laser energy in Fraxel treatments.

Most people first want to know what the down time is and how painful the procedure is. Medications are given for relaxation and a topical numbing agent is applied before the procedure is used for pain control. Most patients find the procedure very tolerable. After the procedure, there is a burning sensation, similar to sunburn, for about two hours. Patients are required to return to the office about three times for follow up to make sure they are healing properly. Specific home care instructions promote optimal healing on how to cleanse and take care of their skin. Overall healing time from this procedure is approximately a week, but most patients are out of the house with light makeup in four days. There is also some redness that lasts about seven days.

Active FX is popular because it only requires one to two treatments and lasts several years. The healing time is minimal in comparison to the results achieved and skin rejuvenation will continue even three to four months after the procedure as the new fibroblasts grow more collagen. Schedule your complimentary consultation today!.