Active FX laser skin resurfacing is gaining popularity at medical spas, laser centers and skin clinics. It’s main competitors are Thermage, Fraxel, and other skin tightening or laser skin resurfacing treatments.

Here’s an overview of Active FX and some links to more information.

The goal of laser skin resurfacing is simple: replace damaged skin with new, fresh skin. Techniques for skin resurfacing have made enormous advances, allowing nearly everyone to achieve close to flawless complexions. Many systems allow for light, moderate or deep laser resurfacing. The primary targets of laser skin resurfacing include:

• Fine lines and wrinkles of the face, 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

How it Works

One of the standard laser resurfacing systems, the UltraPulse® CO2 laser 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 and creating a zone of heating deep in the tissue. Unique to the UltraPulse Encore, these zones of heating shrink collagen and tighten the skin immediately*. The CO2 laser also offers the benefits of heating deeper layers of skin tissue, thereby stimulating collagen remodeling, tightening* the skin further. Patients can select from a range of treatments depending on the needs of your skin and lifestyle.

What is ActiveFX “fractional” laser resurfacing?

ActiveFX is a fractional laser procedure performed in a single treatment with minimal patient downtime. During the procedure, a high-energy beam of laser light is used to smooth out lines, wrinkles and scars, remove brown spots and other irregularities, and tighten the skin. It also stimulates formation of new underlying collagen to continue improvement over time. With 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.

Is ActiveFX right for you?

Treated areas should be washed twice a day with cool water and a mild soap. Use our lotion twice daily to treated areas for 3 to 5 days or until healing is complete. Treated areas should be protected from direct exposure to sunlight. Sunscreen with SPF greater than 15 should be used at all times on the treated areas.

ActiveFX is ideal for you 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 dyschromia, fine lines, wrinkles and skin laxity

What you can expect from ActiveFX

Most physicians perform the procedure in the office with a topical anesthetic cream that is applied 30-40 minutes before the ActiveFX procedure begins. There is little to no pain associated with the procedure – most patients say they feel warmth similar to sunburn. You can drive yourself home after the procedure. With a gentle washing and moisturizing regimen, your photodamaged skin will begin to flake off within 2 days. After about 3-5 days, your doctor will probably let you wear make-up. Pinkness should be gone in about a week.

ActiveFX benefits

ActiveFX treatment produces a dramatic effect on the skin:

• Causes immediate skin tightening
• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines, and softens deeper frown lines
• Noticeably improves skin tone and texture
• Stimulates new collagen formation and plumps the skin

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, which leads to continued inner tightening – build up gradually and become more evident over time. Therefore, most people look even better 3-5 months after the procedure.

Additional Information on ActiveFX

http://www.aesthetic.lumenis.com/wt/page/activefx

http://www.lumenis.com/wt/page/pr_1170434066

Redness after IPL & Laser Treatments: DeepFX & ActiveFX

Reliant UltraPulse Fractional CO2 Laser

For Physicians using Active FX: Medical Spa MDs Physician user groups.

Active FX: Physician User Group ~ Medical Spa MD

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Treating Specific Skin Conditions with Fractional Laser Resurfacing: Reliant Ultrapulse DeepFX and ActiveFX

1. Reliant Ultrapulse DeepFx is best for vertical lip (smokers) lines, deep wrinkles, acne scars. The fractional laser treats deep and stimulates more collagen and ablates more tissue for more tightening.

2. ActiveFx is better for pigment and more superficial textural problems

3. Stretch Marks (Stria): Use ActiveFx: 80-100 mj, density 1-2 (use Density 2 for thicker Stria). Do NOT use DeepFx for Stria.

4. Melasma: Experts are not sure it will work. They do not recommend at this time. They are doing test spots and experimenting with it. Melasma is a whole topic unto itself. Look for a specific article about this in the future.

5. Tattoos: DeepFx might be good for resistant Tattoos that have resisted other treatments.

Fractional C02 Laser Treatments: Pre-Post Treatment Tips For Skin Clinic Patients;

1. Mild moisturizers avoid acne flare-ups
2. You don’t have to use aquaphor or Vasoline. Mild moisturizers are good enough (personal communication from company reps).
3. Be aware of the Lanolin in the Aquaphor.
4. Using Aveeno Water Gel gets you one less day of Downtime! (From Dr. Weiss). What is Aveeno Water Gel? How do we get it?
5. Post TotalFx Care: Use “Soaks” every 3-4 hours. (What type of soaks? Saline Soaks (saline and gauze)? How long do you soak every 3-4 hours?)
6. Post Care: Use Cold ice packs or chilled air cooler for 30-45 min after treatment for patient comfort.
7. Valtrex for everyone. One case of disseminated herpes on the face is not good. Can we use Acyclovir? It costs less, much less (Four Dollars at Walmart!).
8. Use Pliaglis mixed with Cetaphil cleanser or moisturizer. 90% Pliaglis and 10% cleanser or moisturizer in the mix.
9. Experts worry about Lidocaine toxicity. Compounded Lidocaine works as well or better than Pliaglis. Pliaglis costs $60 per treatment. Compounded Lidocaine usually costs only about $6 per treatment.
10. Experts do NOT routinely prescribe oral antibiotics unless indicated for acne outbreak: Keflex 500 mg TID, Doxycycline 100 mg BID, Erythromycin can be used to prevent most acne outbreaks.
11. Sunscreens: Use everyday after skin is healed up. Wear hat and stay out of sun until healed.
12. Use a good UVA blocker as further protection.

Fractional C02 lasers can produce great results if used correctly like any medical technology, it’s not perfect.

Skin Clinic MD offers current information about med spa and laser clinic treatments like Fractional C02 Laser treatments. This is not medical advice! Consult with your Plastic Surgeon, Cosmetic Dermatologist or Aesthetic Physician for all medical advice.

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