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Fraxel Lasering

Fraxel Lasering

Fraxel lasering is a method of rejuvenating skin by “denaturing” the underlying collagen.

As we age, the tight regular bundles of collagen, which are laid down in childhood, become disorganised. They also lose their elastic recoil and the pigment within the skin becomes patchy. Once the collagen is denatured our bodies replenish it with more juvenile, tight, collagen bundles. The elastic fibres or also replaced and the pigment stabilized.

Conventional laser resurfacing takes away the whole of the upper layers of skin leaving a wet wound that takes up to 2 weeks to heal. The skin is then a very red following this for up to 3 months.

Fraxel lasers, on the other hand, denature the collagen through tiny, punctate, holes. The vast majority of the skin surface therefore remains intact. Multiple treatments are generally required but the downtime of each is minimal. Coupled with a much lower risk of complications, less redness and certainly less pain, this makes fraxel lasering today’s preferred option.

Am I a suitable candidate for Fraxel Lasering?

Any patient with aged skin, excess folds, early or established troughs or a loose neck may be a candidate for this procedure.

How is Fraxel Lasering performed?

Fraxel lasering is performed as an out-patient procedure.

Occasionally mild analgesics are required but generally cold packs are sufficient.

Unlike CO2 treatment Fraxel treatment can be performed without anaesthetic.

Testimonial background
"We hadn’t realised how much her protruding ears affected her in her adult life and were somewhat shocked when she told us she had arranged her operation at the Nuffield. I have to say it has transformed her – she is so much more confident, never wears her hair down and the slight stutter she had has disappeared. I just wanted to let you know the impact your expertise has had on her. Money well spent. I can’t thank you enough."

The impact your expertise

P Patient
"Following several years putting up with ‘heavy eyelids’ I decided to have a blepharolasty... It’s the best decision I’ve made in ages! No more feeling tired from the sheer effort of just keeping my eyes open. I’m amazed at the overall improvement in my wellbeing and would recommend the procedure to anyone who is going through the same experience as I did, and that I look better as well is a pleasant added bonus!"

The best decision

M Patient
"Thank you for looking after my ear!"

Ear Surgery

AD Patient
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Opened Eyes

R Patient
"Thank you very much for my new nose. I am very, very pleased and can't stop smiling."

Thank you for my new nose

KS Patient
"Just a little note to say the upper blepharoplasty you performed on 2/12/20 has settled down beautifully and looks very good. It took 3 months to settle completely. It is symmetrical, no scarring and I no longer feel like I'm peering out from under an umbrella ! Again, very many thanks for your expert work."

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