ActiveFX for Great Effects!

By Lisa Benest MD

Time is not kind to our skin. Brown spots, wrinkles and laxity can make us look even older. If you:

• Have a busy lifestyle or cannot be away from work for a long time
• Want noticeable results with minimal downtime
• Want to treat discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles and skin laxity

you should speak to your dermatologist about ActiveFX. ActiveFX yields noticeable, long lasting results after just one treatment. Procedures are done in your doctor’s office, with minimal patient downtime and minimal interference to your work or busy life.

Laser Skin Resurfacing
ActiveFX is a fractional laser treatment for laser skin resurfacing. Laser skin resurfacing replaces damaged skin with new, fresh skin. Using the UltraPulse® CO2 laser, an ActiveFX treatment delivers thousands of tiny laser pulses in a pattern over the skin. Each pulse heats a column of tissue, eliminating pigment discolorations at the surface, smoothing out lines, wrinkles and scars, and creating a zone of heating deep in the tissue. This deep heating contracts existing collagen and further stimulates collagen formation to plump out the skin and continue improvement over time.

In an ActiveFX fractional laser treatment, only a fraction of the skin’s surface is treated by the laser, leaving small “bridges” of untouched skin. This technique makes the healing process much faster and enables you to get back to normal activities sooner.

The primary targets of laser skin resurfacing include:

• Fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the upper lip, cheeks and forehead
• Loose eyelid skin
• Crow's feet around the eyes
• Pucker marks (smoker's lines) and frown lines
• Brown spots and splotchy, uneven skin tone
• Scars, especially acne scars
• Loose skin around the neck and jowls

An ActiveFX treatment
Most physicians perform the procedure in the office with a topical anesthetic cream that is applied 30-40 minutes before the ActiveFX procedure begins. Pain is managed using a cold air blower to the skin, or if desired with oral pain medication. You can drive yourself home after the procedure if you have not taken any pain pills. With a gentle washing and moisturizing regimen, your photo-damaged skin will begin to flake off within 2-3 days. After about 3-5 days, your doctor will probably let you wear make-up. Pinkness should be gone in about a week or two, a little bit more for the neck area.

The results of ActiveFX laser treatment are long-term and, with proper sun protection, can persist for many years. Most effects of treatment become visible right away, whereas others – such as new collagen formation – build up gradually and become more evident over time. Therefore, most people look even better 3-5 months after the procedure. So, if you think that ActiveFX might be right for you, make an appointment with your dermatologist and start looking younger right away.

Dr. Lisa Benest is a medical and cosmetic dermatologist in Burbank and offers extensive procedures in cosmetic skin care, using the latest and most up-to-date lasers and medical equipment. She is known for her exceptional care and service.

Visit them for a FREE consultation with their cosmetic nurse specialist.

Lisa Benest M.D.
1624 W. Olive, Suite B
Burbank, CA 91506
818-729-9149
http://www.lisabenestmd.com/index.html