What is the Pixel Skin Resurfacing treatment?
Pixel Skin Resurfacing is an FDA approved, laser skin resurfacing technique used to restore skin to a youthful appearance.
How does Pixel Skin Resurfacing work?
Pixel Skin Resurfacing is based on the principal of micro-thermal treatment zones. The laser pulses create tiny ablative zones, removing the epidermis and upper dermis. The treatment then triggers the body’s natural healing process, stimulating the growth of new, healthy skin tissue.
The procedure treats small zones of the skin, leaving surrounding tissue untouched and intact. These large unaffected areas act as a reservoir for more effective and rapid tissue healing and collagen production.
What to expect after Pixel Skin Resurfacing treatment?
Right after the treatment, you may feel a slight tingling sensation. You may experience slight swelling for a day or two. As new skin replaces dead tissue, your skin will flake, a sign that healing is underway. Your skin will look better after 3-5days, and will steadily improve over the next few weeks.4-6 seesions one month apart is normally recommended.
Does Pixel Skin Resurfacing hurt?
Far more comfortable than conventional laser skin resurfacing, Pixel Skin Resurfacing is experienced by most patients as a comfortable procedure.
What are the benefits from Pixel Skin Resurfacing?
Pixel Skin Resurfacing allows for a smoother, tighter, and more improved skin texture after just several sessions, if not visible in the first session. The technology has demonstrated a triggering of biological responses that may lead to collagen remodelling which is responsible for the smoothing of fine lines, wrinkles, improvement of laxity and discoloration.
The Pixel Skin Resurfacing has been shown to improve the appearance of difficult to treat acne and keloid scars with just several treatments.