Fractional Laser & Resurfacing

Many of the signs of aging can be improved without going through the downtime of full CO2 resurfacing. New advances in fractional resurfacing have made it possible for patients to get the results they want with only minimal impact on their lifestyle.

Using a pixelated scanner to deliver "microspots" of thermal energy, Dr. Lee can improve the look and feel of your skin while minimizing the downtime. These microspots are little areas of injury to the skin that are interspersed with untreated skin areas, sometimes referred to as “bridge” therapy. This “bridge” approach is less painful than traditional CO2 and results in faster healing while still providing excellent results.

Dr. Lee is trained and specializes in both full and fractional laser resurfacing. The most popular fractional resurfacing procedures are the ActiveFX, the DeepFX, and the TotalFX. The FX treatments are performed using the Lumenis CO2 laser, the gold standard CO2 laser. Each of the treatments results in visible immediate results while collagen formation continues for up to 6 months to a year.

The ActiveFX is specifically suited to address the upper layers of the skin. The ActiveFX can improve wrinkles, fine lines and soften deeper frown lines. It helps improve the appearance of skin tone, texture and scars, helping to restore the skin to a more healthy youthful look. It stimulates new collagen growth and lightens the brown spots and other dark areas.

The more intensive DeepFX is preferred for individuals who are looking for improvement to the appearance of deeper wrinkles and lines. The DeepFX treats the overall skin tone and texture and can dramatically improve the appearance of scars. It is especially beneficial for those experiencing peri-oral rhytids, which are the deep wrinkles that can occur around the lip area of patients.

The TotalFX treatment combines the DeepFX along with the ActiveFX to simultaneously treat the deeper wrinkles and scars along with helping improve the lighter wrinkles, skin tone and texture, and improving collagen production.

Dr. Lee is one of the world’s leading experts on CO2 and fractional laser resurfacing. She is a laser and scientific committee advisor to numerous laser companies. She has performed numerous FDA studies and is constantly sought out for her expertise in this area. Dr. Lee discusses many of the laser treatments in her book “The Best Skin Ever: Lasers”.

Fractional resurfacing is a quick and effective way to address the aging appearance of your skin. Dr. Lee's fractional resurfacing techniques are the perfect way to restore that younger, healthier looking skin. A fresh face is just an appointment away!