Break through Laser Technology in Skin Resurfacing
The new SmartXide Dot Laser therapy works to restore skin texture and color with new laser technology. It can reduce fine lines and wrinkles, soften mild creases, and fade abnormal pigmentations that occur over time. The Dot laser is also indicated for treatment of acne scars and other types of traumatic scarring. SmartXide Dot laser therapy is based on using the power of the CO2 laser in a very controlled and refined manner that allows the surgeon to individualize each laser treatment for your skin type and specific needs. The most remarkable part of the treatment is that is can be performed with topical anesthetics with the patient awake and the laser recovery period is significantly reduced compared to other types of lasers with similar results.
The innovation in the Dot Laser technology allows for treatment of the neck, chest and extremities which also includes the hands. This Dot Laser fractional CO2 technology has very controlled settings for gentle resurfacing of areas in the neck and chest that could not be treated with other CO2 lasers. In addition, this laser technology has replaced other types of fractionated lasers where up to six treatments were necessary to see visible improvement in the appearance of the skin. With the Dot Laser Technology a single treatment is needed to see significant improvement in the skin texture and color with reduction of lines and sun damage.
The recovery period with the Dot Laser involves 2 days of facial swelling with a discoloration of the skin for up to 5-7 days. The skin remains dry with no pain, no oozing or need for any dressings. Many patients go out after the first two days and can put on light cover up. Patients after being treated with the laser are up and around the next day and can be back at the office in 4-6 days. Since there are no dressings some patients are going back to work before the 6th day after laser. There is no wound care need for recovery of this laser.
As with any resurfacing technique patients are very concerned about skin color after any laser resurfacing procedure. The older laser technology using CO2 technology were very different in how the skin was treated and the possible risks of losing pigmentation in the late post treatment period. With the Dot Laser Treatment the new technology treats the skin in a more controlled manner minimizing any changes in skin texture and color. This laser can be performed on numerous skin types even in darker skinned individuals.
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Every ten or fifteen years a breakthrough technology occurs in the laser resurfacing the Dot CO2 Fractionated Laser System represents a true breakthrough. Lasers for skin resurfacing appeared in the early 90’s with the advent of the CO2 technology that allowed surgeons accurate skin resurfacing. The recovery time and subsequent texture and color change issues demonstrated that this technology was not for every patient. This new Dot Technology works by creating thousands of tiny holes in the skin down to a very specified depth and control of laser energy.
Patients are now benefiting from laser resurfacing in ways they could not have imagined in the past because of the innovation with the Dot Laser Technology. It is important to seek out treatment with a physician who is experienced in using lasers for skin resurfacing to obtain the optimal results with any laser treatment. The Dot Laser technology offers controlled skin rejuvenation with beautiful skin for many skin types with minimal recovery and maximum results.
