What does Palomar laser do?

What does Palomar laser do?

A Palomar Fractional Laser is a revolutionary type of laser that splits up light energy into 470 high-precision micro beams that create deep, narrow columns in the skin and penetrate the lower layers to stimulate the body’s natural healing response and cause new, healthy tissue to form.

What type of laser is CynoSure icon?

The CynoSure ICON is a ‘state of the art’ cosmetic laser platform that combines the versatility of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) with an Erbium fractional 1540 nanometer-wavelength laser. By utilizing the numerous options that this technology offers, the patient can be treated for a diverse number of issues.

What is Palomar Icon?

The Palomar Icon™ delivers fractional laser light deep below the surface of your skin to target affected skin issues such as scars. This laser light stimulates the body’s immune response, sparking it to start producing new skin cells.

Which laser resurfacing is best?

The best in class for wrinkle removal, treatment of crow’s feet, sun damage removal and overall skin rejuvenation is the Fraxel Re:pair laser. Yes, there is some downtime with Fraxel, but after a couple days looking like you have a sunburn, your skin will look 10 years younger, tighter and completely refreshed.

Is Palomar in IPL?

Palomar Medical Technologies produces the most advanced cosmetic lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) systems to dramatically improve the appearance of women’s and men’s skin.

What kind of laser is icon?

Fractional Resurfacing The ICON 1540 non-ablative fractional laser uses microscopic beams of heat to stimulate cells to thicken the underlying collagen resulting in improved skin tone, texture and elasticity. This laser is safe on most skin types, and a series of treatments are required for optimal results.

What does Fraxel treat?

Fraxel is commonly used to treat wrinkles, fine lines, loose skin, age spots, acne scars, sun damage, uneven skin tone or color, melasma, surgical scars, broken blood vessels, and rosacea.

What is the best facial resurfacing procedure?

Laser skin resurfacing is the best option for most patients thanks to the relatively short treatment time, proven rejuvenating effects, and long-lasting results. Treatment is quick and involves little to no discomfort.

How does Palomar icon fractional laser treatment work?

This creates narrow, deep columns of skin coagulation, surrounded by healthy, untreated skin. This causes the skin to repair itself by replacing old, sun damaged skin with new, younger, healthier skin. Since the Icon 1540 delivers fractionated light, the treatments are safer and produce consistent results.

How does the Palomar icon 1540 affect the skin?

By increasing the production of collagen and elastin in the skin, the ICON 1540 can increase the volume of the skin, improve the skin’s texture and tone, and decrease wrinkles and fine lines.

What does the icon 1540 laser do for your skin?

The ICON 1540 laser delivers heat to the deeper layers of the skin. This initiates the body’s natural healing process to promote new collagen and elastin production. This new collagen and elastin helps to improve the skin tone and texture, while also helping to re-volumize the skin.

When to apply topical anesthetic to Palomar icon treatment?

Often times, a topical anesthetic is applied 10 to 30 minutes before the treatment, but further pain management isn’t necessary because the cooling system provides additional comfort. You and your doctor will be required to wear protective eyewear.