How is the Palomar™ Laser different from other types of laser treatments?

Until the development of fractional skin resurfacing, there were only two types of laser treatments available – ablative and non-ablative. Ablative laser treatment is effective but require some recovery time. Non-ablative laser treatment has little or no side effects and almost no healing time, but requires multiple treatments within an extended period of time. The Palomar™ fractional skin resurfacing laser offers the same effectiveness as the ablative laser treatment, but with the speedy healing time associated with the gentler, non-ablative lasers.

Palomar 1540 Lux Lift :
  Tightens Skin
• Improves tone, texture and pore size.
• Melasma and uneven skin
• Smoothes and fills acne and surgical scars.
• Periorbital wrinkles
• Rejuvenates neck, chest and hands.

How does the Palomar™ laser work?

The Palomar™ fractional skin resurfacing laser is designed to target aging and sun damaged skin by zeroing in on damaged tissue. The Palomar™ creates an array of beams and each beam penetrates into the dermis, far below the outer most epidermal layer of skin. When the beam penetrates deep into the dermis layer of skin, it eliminates the old epidermal pigmented cells. Surrounding each of these beams is healthy, unaffected tissue. The healthy, surrounding tissue triggers the body's natural healing process, accelerating the production of collagen and the formation of new, tighter tissue to replaces the skin's imperfections.

How is the Palomar™ laser Different from the Fraxel® laser?

The Palomar™ Fractional Laser is part of a new generation of laser treatments called fractional skin resurfacing. These lasers are similar in that they only treat a portion of the skin, 20 to 25 percent, during each session. However, there are subtle differences in the lasers manufactured by Palomar™ and Reliant's Fraxel®.
With the Palomar™ laser, no messy tinted guide lotion or topical anesthetic is required, making the treatment session very pleasant and easy for the patient. The Palomar™ laser contains a unique sapphire cooling tip, which cools the skin and minimizes discomfort during treatment

What are the benefits of the Palomar™ laser treatment?

The Palomar™ fractional skin resurfacing laser provides similar results as ablative lasers, but offers the gentle benefits of the non-ablative treatment with little to no downtime except for a mild to moderate sun burn.

How many treatments will I need?
The number of sessions will depend upon the condition treated. On average, an effective treatment regimen is 4-5  sessions, spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart. Depending on the severity of the condition being treated, it could take up to six treatments. Results are immediate and progressive. Over the course of a few months, new collagen begins to form, creating healthy, more youthful skin.  Following your last session your results will continue to improve for up to 6 additional months.

How are Palomar™ fractional skin resurfacing laser treatments performed?  

Once safety goggles are in place your treatment begins one area at a time, cooling the area before moving onto the next section. No topical anesthetic is required (however some patients request a topical anesthetic) because of the unique sapphire cooling tip. The cooling tip helps control the temperature of the skin, making the treatment a comfortable experience. A treatment session may last up to about an hour, depending on the size of the area being treated.

Is Palomar™ skin resurfacing laser treatment painful?

Most patients report that this procedure as uncomfortable but not painful. The Palomar™ laser has a unique sapphire cooling tip that cools the skin before, during and after each pulse light which minimizes discomfort to most people.  Patients describe the treatment as having a mild “snapping” sensation or sunburn sensation.

What should I expect after a Palomar™ skin tightening /  resurfacing laser treatment?

For the first 24 to 72 hours after treatment, your skin may feel like it is sunburned and it will appear pink or red with some mild to moderate swelling. The redness or pinkness will fade within that period of time. As you continue treatment, the redness or pinkness process will repeat. Using a moisturizer will help to reduce the flakiness and you may apply mineral makeup the following day.

What precautions should I take after a Palomar™ skin resurfacing laser treatment?

Before and following treatment, it is important to apply a sunscreen of SPF 30 at least twice a day. Also, avoid direct sun exposure during the healing process and for at least three months following treatment.