Fraxel Dual Treatment with Dr. Douglas Wu and Post Procedure Patient Video Diary

Watch Douglas Wu, MD, PhD do a Fraxel Dual laser treatment on his patient to give her skin a more rejuvenated appearance free of acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, uneven texture and tone. His patient then details what post treatment care looks like for the week of downtime following the procedure! Fraxel lasers are fractionated laser devices that work by creating micro injuries in the skin to trigger the body to regenerate cells and boost collagen production. This healing process results in skin that is clearer, smoother, and more youthful as sun damage and pigmentation irregularities are addressed. Fractional lasers offer the advantage of working superficially and/or deeply into the dermal structure of the skin while leaving surrounding skin and tissue intact. The result is dramatic improvement to the skin with little or no downtime after treatment. A Fraxel Restore Dual treatment at our medical spa is quick with minimal discomfort involved. Patients worried about their comfort level during the procedure can request a topical numbing cream. A handheld applicator is rolled across the skin’s surface to deliver the laser energy into the dermal layers. Multiple passes ensure the skin is treated evenly to produce a consistent result. Integrated cooling keeps skin at a comfortable level throughout. Recovery typically involves redness and swelling during the first 2-3 days, followed by 2-3 days of skin flaking. You may want to take 2-3 days of social downtime until the appearance of your skin improves, although this varies from patient to patient. We will recommend professional skin care products to use at home that will promote healing and enhance your results. One treatment in our San Diego office can result in noticeably clearer skin within 7-10 days. The duration of a patient’s results depends on the extent of the skin problem and the patient’s goals, as well as sun protection habits and hormone activity. Some patients find that a second treatment further enhances the results and can be performed as early as 4 weeks after the first treatment. Like us on Facebook:   / clderm   Follow us on Twitter:   / clderm   Follow us on Instagram:   / cosmeticlas.  . At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, we have 7 board-certified physicians. Many of them are experts in the topic discussed during this webinar, and each physician also has expertise in areas not mentioned during this webinar. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office by calling (858) 943-2113. And don't forget to subscribe! 0:00 Introduction 0:11 Numbing 0:30 Pre-Procedure Chat with Dr. Wu 1:34 Fraxel Re:store Dual Treatment 2:07 Immediately Post-Procedure 2:30 Day 1 Night 3:08 Day 2 Morning 3:43 Day 2 Night 4:00 Day 3 Morning (Morning Skincare Routine) 6:12 Day 3 Night 6:38 Day 4 Night 7:21 Day 5 Morning 8:05 1 Week Follow-up with Dr. Wu 9:56 1 Month Update 10:10 Before and After Photos