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Fractional Lasers Kerrisdale

Fractional laser resurfacing is a skin renewal treatment that creates controlled microscopic channels in the dermis while leaving the surrounding tissue intact, stimulating the body's natural healing process. This approach can address a range of concerns, including acne scars, stretch marks, age spots, freckles and uneven skin texture, on the face as well as on areas such as the hands, décolleté and body. A series of 2 to 5 sessions spaced at least one month apart is typically recommended, with recovery lasting approximately 5 to 10 days depending on the approach used.

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Because every patient's skin, goals and medical history are different, fractional laser treatment at our Dermapure Kerrisdale clinic always begins with a personalized consultation with our team. Together, you will discuss the areas you would like to treat, which approach is best suited to your skin type and concerns, the expected recovery period and the possible side effects, including temporary redness, swelling and skin flaking, which will be reviewed in detail during your consultation. Learn more about fractional lasers in Vancouver and book your personalized consultation with our team.

What to Expect During Your Session

Step 1

Applying an anesthetic gel

Desensitizing the skin with a lidocaine-based anesthetic gel will reduce discomfort felt during treatment. This product is applied to and left on clean skin for approximately 1 hour before treatment to temporarily desensitize the treatment area.

Step 2

Cleaning and disinfecting the skin

Carefully removing all traces of gel, makeup and lipid film is an essential first step in your fractional laser treatment. It is also important to properly disinfect the skin using alcohol to create a suitable sterile surface before the start of the procedure.

Step 3

Proper eye protection

Depending on the technology used, protective eyewear may be required to properly protect your eyes from possible light emissions. Your eye protection ensures complete safety at all times.

Step 4

Setting device parameters

Determining the specific parameters for the treatment will ensure its success. Since each individual is unique, each condition must be treated differently depending on the area to be treated, the surface and outline of blemishes to be corrected, and skin type. Staff should consider several factors that are unique to you and that may change over time. Deep acne scars or stretchmarks will probably require more work than a simple pass over superficial freckles. The good news is that once your skin has regenerated, the results will remain with you for the rest of your life.

Step 5

Delivering energy

Feeling the applicator tip sliding over your skin can be relatively uncomfortable. By their very nature, fractional lasers are reasonably invasive treatments that sometimes cause a strong heat/burning sensation. Depending on the technology used, several passes may—or may not—be required on the same area and, given the depths attained in some cases, bleeding may also occur (especially during CO2 and ProFractional lasers). The session rarely exceeds 60 minutes and our experienced medical and technical personnel make every effort to minimize discomfort and accompany you throughout the treatment.

Applying adapted products

Applying a specific cream immediately after the treatment is not always necessary; each technology requires different follow-up and post-treatment procedures that are carefully explained to the patient by our medical and technical team. These recommendations must be strictly followed to allow the skin to recover properly. Swelling, redness, and sometimes even bleeding can be expected during the first 48 hours; these symptoms decrease significantly in 5 to 10 days. Normal skin flaking/peeling occurs at the end of recovery and it is imperative that you avoid sunlight, makeup and all scented products until your skin has fully healed.

Follow-Up & Maintenance

It normally takes 2 to 5 sessions at a minimum one-month interval to achieve optimal results, depending on the initial condition of your skin. However, it is strongly recommended to maintain the overall health of the epidermis using glycolic peels occasionally, or as part of a course of treatment, based on your technician’s recommendations. Skin treated by fractional laser is not exempt from the natural aging process! Other parts of the body can benefit from Venus Freeze sessions.

Contraindications

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should delay this type of treatment. Some treatments for severe acne – received within the last 6 months – may also be a contraindication.