Red Mountain Med Spa

CO2 ActiveFX Fractional Laser Treatment

What is ActiveFX?

ActiveFX is the latest advancement in minimal downtime, fractional laser treatments for aging skin. The goal of the Active FX fractional laser treatment is simple: replace damaged skin with new, fresh skin. During the procedure, a high-energy beam of laser light is used to smooth out lines, wrinkles and scars, remove brown spots and other irregularities. It also stimulates formation of new underlying collagen to continue improvement over time.

Is ActiveFX Fractional Laser Treatment right for me?

ActiveFX is an ideal treatment option if you:

• Want to improve fine lines and wrinkles of the face, especially around the upper lip, cheeks and forehead.
• Want to improve crow's feet around the eyes, pucker marks (smoker's lines) and frown lines
• Want to treat brown spots and splotchy, uneven skin tone
• Want to reduce the appearance of scars, especially acne scars
• Have a busy lifestyle or cannot be away from work for a long time
• Want noticeable results with minimal downtime

How does it work?

With ActiveFX treatment, a high-energy beam of laser light interacts with the skin's surface causing the upper layer to peel off and regenerate a layer of new, healthy skin. The laser beam is applied in a fractional pattern, 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 laser also stimulates formation of new underlying collagen, which results in continued improvement in skin texture over time.

Where on the body can ActiveFX Fractional Laser Treatment be used?

The ActiveFX can be used to treat areas such as the face, neck and chest.

What is an ActiveFX Fractional Laser Treatment like?

During an ActiveFX Treatment, a topical anesthetic cream is applied 30-40 minutes before the procedure beings. There is little to no pain associated with the procedure - most patients say they feel warmth similar to sunburn. The downtime for this procedure is typically 4-7 days. With a gentle washing and moisturizing regimen, your phototreated skin will begin to flake off within 2 days. After about 4-7 days, you can start to wear make-up and the pinkness is often gone in about a week.

What are the benefits of ActiveFX?

Active FX produces a dramatic effect on the skin:

• Causes immediate collagen contraction
• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines, and softens deeper frown lines
• Noticeably improves skin tone and texture
• Stimulates new collagen formation and plumps the skin

What can you expect following ActiveFX?

The results of the ActiveFX CO2 Treatments are dramatic and with proper sun protection, can last for many years. Most effects of treatment become visible right away, whereas others - such as new collagen formation - build up gradually and results in continued smoothing over time. Therefore, most people continue to show improvement up to six months after the procedure.

ActiveFX Fractional Laser Treatment Treatment Protocol:

Please stop all Retinol/Retin-A, Glycolic acids, and mechanical exfoliation products at least one week prior to treatment. Avoid direct sun exposure, self tanning products, laser treatments and chemical peels 4 weeks prior to treatment.