Unlike traditional ablative laser resurfacing which removes the entire top layer of the skin alma pixel co 2 deploys a fractional delivery method which creates pixel sized perforations in the skin leaving the surrounding tissue intact.
Pixel fractional laser.
Both the fraxel and pixel lasers are used to treat aged or damaged skin.
Pixel perfect stands out from other skin rejuvenation options because you get great results from a single treatment in days.
What is the pixel laser.
Pixel lasers are erbium lasers which penetrate skin tissue less deeply than a fraxel laser.
Launched in the us in april 2006 the pixel 2940 laser device from alma lasers distributed in the uk by advanced beauty cosmetics ltd uses fractional ablative technology for the treatment known as fractional laser skin resurfacing aimed at rejuvenating aged and sun damaged skin with less downtime than normally associated with traditional ablative laser skin resurfacing.
How is it different compared to other fractional procedures.
Pixel laser therapy also requires multiple treatments for optimal results.
The pixel laser is a resurfacing laser that can dramatically improve one s skin without significant downtime or discomfort.
The pixel laser is an fda approved in office treatment that uses fractional resurfacing to refresh sun damaged skin and reduce the appearance of acne scars large pores age spots and uneven skin tone the pixel laser also tightens skin smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles however it s not recommended to treat sagging skin or deep wrinkles.
The fractional laser method.
This laser is ideally suited for the treatment of sun damage fine lines resistant pigmentation acne scars roughened textures and enlarged pores.