In addition to volume restoration of the face to soften lines and deep wrinkles, it is often necessary to enhance the skin’s appearance by improving the fine texture and removing unwanted brown pigmentation. Lasers are extremely useful in this regard and are important tools to further enhance and rejuvenate the face. Laser resurfacing can restore your skin to a healthy state, similar to that of skin that has not experienced sun damage or scarring. With proper sun protection, results can persist for more than five years. In areas where muscle activity is strong, lines may begin to reappear sooner. As your skin continues to age at a normal rate, you may need to maintain results with a 'touch-up' resurfacing treatment. ActiveFX CO2 laser can definitively "turn back the hands of time" to reveal a more youthful, refreshed you.
The unique ActiveFX CO2 laser creates a superficial laser peel that is confined to the top layer of the skin (epidermis) with little to no thermal injury in the deeper layers of the skin, thereby minimizing the risk for scarring. The laser beam is applied in a fractional pattern, leaving small "bridges" of untouched skin. This technique makes the healing process much faster and enables you to get back to normal activities sooner. ActiveFX yields remarkable, long lasting results with just one treatment and downtime is typically 4-7 days and offers impressive results.
ActiveFX is an ideal treatment option if you:
- Have a busy schedule or cannot be away from work for an extended period of time
- Want noticeable results with minimal downtime
- Have fine lines and wrinkles, especially around forehead, cheeks and upper lip
- Desire to treat brown spots and uneven skin tone
ActiveFX Benefits:
- Collagen contraction begins immediately, leading to firmer skin
- Quick reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Softens frown lines
- Softens or removes scars
- Improves skin texture and tone, removing hyperpigmentation
- Plumps skin as new collagen is continually stimulated
What to expect
Treatment begins with the application of a topical anesthetic cream. This solution is left on the skin for thirty minutes to ensure a comfortable experience. The laser pulses produce little to no pain and are described as feeling warm on the skin, like a sunburn. After the ActiveFX treatment, you can resume normal activities; however you may experience a sunburn feeling on the treated skin and light swelling. An ice compress may be applied to help with any discomfort as well as to reduce swelling.
The team at The Menkes Clinic and Surgery Center has been helping men and women from Mountain View, Los Altos, San Jose, and surrounding areas for several years. We can help you achieve your aesthetic goals, too. Contact us for your consultation today.