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This Fractional CO2 laser is one of the most exciting advances in laser technology. Introduced in 2007, this powerful laser treats fine wrinkles, acne scars, brown spots, and tightens and rejuvenates skin in just one treatment. This exciting new laser technology makes it possible to reverse early facial skin aging changes and restore your skin into a fresh youthful look. The amazing thing is that there is much less downtime and risk compared to traditional ablative CO2 laser resurfacing. Most cosmetic surgeons believe that it combines the effects of a peel to rejuvenate the skin with a mini-facelift to tighten the skin.

WHAT IS FRACTIONAL CO2 SKIN RESURFACING?

Fractional CO2 laser therapy delivers the powerful results of the old carbon dioxide ablative lasers (considered the gold standard in laser wrinkle removal), but without any of the associated discomfort, downtime or other side effects of traditional CO2 laser treatment. The treatment uses a fractionated laser beam that delivers thousands of tiny columns of heat deep into the skin, ablating (destroying) old skin cells and inducing new collagen formation. Unlike old CO2 treatments that caused significant skin wounds, open sores and crusting, fractional lasers leave surrounding tissue unaffected and intact allowing the skin to heal much faster.

This picture shows how conventional ablative laser resurfacing is performed.		This picture shows that fractional lasers remove only small areas of the skin leaving bridges of normal skin in between to allow for much faster healing and less discomfort.

BENEFITS OF FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER

Dr. Alen Cohen and Dr. Jerome Vener make it practically effortless to have skin that looks young and healthy, without requiring time out for recovery. The Matrix™ Fractional CO2 Laser is a breakthrough laser which provides the following to individuals who undergo this revolutionary treatment:

• Tightens sagging skin
• Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• Improves skin tone and texture
• Increases dermal thickness to allow for younger healthier skin
• Removes skin discoloration and age spots
• Minimizes acne scars
• Stimulates new collagen production and plumps the skin
• Restores skin to a healthy, natural, youthful-looking state

Top 6 reasons to choose MATRIX FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER skin resurfacing:

• Fast, proven, safe and comfortable results
• Minimal down time after procedure for quick and comfortable results
• Affordable treatment performed in less than an hour
• Opportunity for clients of all ages to look years younger and gain that healthful glow without the need for surgery
• Visible and amazing results in as little as one week
• Continues to provide amazing results for months to years after a one time treatment.

SAMPLE PATIENTS

Fractional CO2 laser was performed to her entire face. She has significant improvement in the skin tone, texture, and color.

Full face fractional CO2 laser treatment was performed on this patient. Notice the significant improvement in the fine lines under and around her eyes. The crow’s feet are significantly improved. Fractional CO2 laser skin tightening improved her appearance. These results are permanent.

Today, these fractional CO2 laser have revolutionized the services that C/V Cosmetics provides allowing skin rejuvenation in less than an hour for both men and women, which they can easily afford and work into their busy lifestyles.

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WHAT TO EXCEPT AFTER THE PROCEDURE

During the healing process, it is normal to have redness and swelling for up to one week. The top layer of the skin will turn brown and crusted for 2 -3 days. This represents the laser-treated skin that is preparing to shed. This layer will peel off in 3-5 days, leaving smooth, pink skin underneath. Your skin will look noticeably tightened days after the procedure and most patients say they look 5-10 years younger within one week of the procedure. As new collagen is created over the next few months, results improve even further. Your skin will look better and better each day up to 1 year after your treatment!

FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT DOES THE FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER DO?
The fractional CO2 laser is used to reverse the effects of skin aging and sun damage to the skin. The laser will have the effect of skin tightening, filling in lines and wrinkles, treating acne scars, improving discoloration of the skin (brown spots), and improving the tone/texture of the skin itself. It also improves the appearance of large pores.

WHAT IS THE FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER USED TO TREAT?
Since all parts of the face age together, most fractional laser treatments are aimed at the entire face and neck. Specifically, the laser can target the loose skin around the eyes, including the fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. The laser is also used to treat the peri-oral rhytids which are the fine lines of the upper lip and lower lip. Overall, the laser will treat the entire face in order to improve the appearance of your fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone, skin color, and skin texture.

HOW LONG AFTER THE PROCEDURE WILL IT TAKE UNTIL I SEE RE SULTS?
You will see gradual improvement in the appearance of your skin immediately after the initial healing phase is complete at about 5 days. The CO2 laser stimulates collagen production in the dermis (deep skin layer) that helps fill in the fine lines of your face. Collagen build up takes up to 6 months to complete.

WHAT MAKES THE FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER DIFFERENT FROM THE TRADITIONAL CO2 LASER TREATMENT?
There is no question that the CO2 laser is the gold standard laser for facial skin resurfacing. However, despite unparalleled results, the traditional CO2 laser treated 100% of the skin and resulted in a long recovery process. It took up to 3 months for the skin to heal and this often resulted in a permanent skin lightening. Fractional CO2 technology applies the same principles as the traditional laser; however modern computer technology has made it possible for the beam to be fractionated. What this means is that rather than treating the entire surface area of the skin, only a fraction of the skin is treated (for example 30% of the skin instead of 100%). In doing so, the laser leaves behind healthy and intact skin bridges, in between the treated areas. This allows for rapid healing of the skin while still maintaining the excellent results of CO2 laser technology.

HOW LONG DO THE RESULTS LAST?
Results of treatment are LONG TERM. Furthermore with a proper sun protection agent and skin care regimen, the results can last for many years. Most of the effects of treatment become visible right away, whereas others-such as new collagen formation-build up gradually resulting in continued improvement over time. Most people continue to show improvement up to 6 months after the procedure.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Only one treatment is necessary for the vast majority of patients. This is one of the many reasons that the fractional CO2 laser is better than the older Fraxel treatments (erbium technology), which requires multiple treatments.

WHERE DO YOU PERFORM THE LASER PROCEDURE?
Fractional CO2 laser is performed in the comfort of our office in our procedure room.

IS IT PAINFUL?
There is little to no pain associated with the procedure-most patients say they feel warmth similar to a sunburn usually right after treatment. A topical numbing agent will be used prior to the procedure to minimize any discomfort. For some patients a mild oral sedative may also be given 30 minutes prior to the procedure.

I WANT A NON-SURGICAL LASER FACELIFT, IS THIS POSSIBLE?
While there is no substitute for a facelift to improve the appearance of the neck and jowels, the fractional CO2 laser does produce skin tightening that will elevate the jowel and soften its appearance. In many patients this may be all that is necessary to give you the results that you desire. We will help you determine this during your consultation.

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A LASER EYELID LIFT?
Yes. Our fractional CO2 laser can produce substantial tightening of the upper and lower eyelids and may be a substitute as a laser blepharoplasty (eyelid lift). During your consultation, we will determine if the laser will be able to give you the results that you desire.

WILL THE LASER WORK ON ACNE SCARS?
Yes. The fractional CO2 is an excellent tool to treat acne scarring. Our doctors can help you with your acne scars and will direct your treatment depending on what kind of acne scars you have.

IS IT SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND COLORS?
Not indicated for dark skinned individuals such as African-Americans.

ARE ALL FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER TREATMENTS THE SAME?
There are many laser manufacturers that make fractional co2 lasers. Each of these lasers have properties that make them different and thus they produce different results. It is very important to understand that the laser is a very sophisticated tool that can be used in different ways. Different kinds of laser energy profiles are delivered in different methods in order to produce results. This makes all the difference in terms of fractional CO2 laser results. For this reason, it is just as important to choose a laser surgeon that has a vast experience with a laser and has proven results.

CAN THE LASER BE USED ON OTHER AREAS BUT THE FACE AND NECK?
Yes it can be used on the chest, hands, legs and other areas which need to be addressed as well.