Overview of the Non-ablative Fractional Lasers
The two main types of laser resurfacing are ablative and non-ablative. Ablative lasers vaporize the top layers of skin, while non-ablative lasers heat up the deeper layers of skin without affecting the top layer. In general, ablative lasers provide more dramatic results, but they also carry a greater risk of side effects such as infection, swelling, and redness. Non-ablative lasers provide more subtle results and have a shorter recovery time, but they may require multiple treatments to achieve the desired effect.
- Ablative laser resurfacing is most often used to treat wrinkles, sun damage, and scars. The laser removes the outer layer of skin, called the epidermis, and a portion of the inner layer of skin, called the dermis. This process stimulates the growth of new skin cells and collagen, which can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, sun damage, and scars.
- Non-ablative fractional Laser, such as Fraxel Laser, works by causing controlled thermal injury by delivering the laser energy in the form of microscopic columns. Non-ablative fractional Laser might be equipped with dual wavelengths of 1550 and 1927 nm. The non-ablative Laser keeps the top layer of the skin (stratum corneum) intact without removing it but can reach the underlying skin layers to stimulate collagen production, rejuvenate the skin and provide skin tightening and pigmentation correction. The fractional property is a brilliant addition to the non-ablative fractional laser technology to minimize skin damage and after-treatment downtime.
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How do non-ablative fractional lasers work on the skin?
Non-ablative fractional Laser, such as Fraxel Laser, works by causing controlled thermal injury by delivering the laser energy in the form of microscopic columns. Laser beams penetrate as far as 1.5 mm. The water as chromophore converts the laser energy into heat. The fractional technology works by reserving vast skin areas undamaged. These areas function as reservoirs for regenerative cells that travel to the heated areas to promote healing and collagen production. The results will be tighter skin with a smoother texture and fewer wrinkles and pigmentation.
What are the advantages of non-ablative fractional lasers
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Since a non-ablative fractional laser combines Laser’s fractional and non-ablative properties, the downtime after the treatment is way shorter than using an Ablative and non-fractional Laser such as CO2. Additionally, both wavelength of the non-ablative fractional laser dual has a lower affinity to water than the 10600 nm C02 laser. This results in fewer side effects such as Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation PIH. The low melanin absorption of the non-ablative fractional Laser makes it safe to treat almost all skin colours, including skin type IV.
What are the advantages of non-ablative fractional lasers
Since a non-ablative fractional laser combines Laser’s fractional and non-ablative properties, the downtime after the treatment is way shorter than using an Ablative and non-fractional Laser such as CO2. Additionally, both wavelength of the non-ablative fractional laser dual has a lower affinity to water than the 10600 nm C02 laser. This results in fewer side effects such as Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation PIH. The low melanin absorption of the non-ablative fractional Laser makes it safe to treat almost all skin colours, including skin type IV.
