Pixel Fractional Laser Resurfacing

What happens before the treatment?

This laser can be used on most skin types, including dark skin types which are unsuitable for light and lasers that are attracted to pigment.

Patients should avoid blood-thinning medications and report any recent changes in health.

The area should be clean and dry prior to treatment, with no makeup applied. Numbing cream can be applied and gas can be used to make you more comfortable during treatment, although many patients have said this treatment hasn’t been particularly uncomfortable.

Eye shields will be placed in situ to protect your eyes. A small vacuum-cleaning type device will suck up any dead skin cells. Treatments will take approximately 15-30 minutes and longer for larger areas.

What happens after the treatment?

The area treated will look like the pixelation of a TV set. These are usually fine white dots. The area then becomes redder and warmer, like sunburn. Discomfort is usually minimal.

Aftercare instructions are available and you should strictly follow these. Usually, this involves icing and use of a bland moisturiser. The skin should be kept lightly moist for at least 2-days. Some patients experience peeling and scabbing. Make-up should be avoided until the skin is healed, this is usually up to 5 days.

Downtime can be from 1-day to 1-week. Recovery is usually much faster than Erbium laser resurfacing. You need to be realistic and realise this treatment has variable outcomes. The average is usually 3-4 treatments. You should sleep with an extra pillow, upright to reduce swelling and take a daily antihistamine such as Claratyne.

Important: Don’t use any creams on the skin that are not approved by the doctors. If the swelling becomes excessively severe or a fever occurs, please ring the clinic immediately. This treatment is usually well-tolerated and extremely safe.

How many treatments do you need?

Four treatments are needed on average, although many patients are satisfied after their second treatment. The treatments can be performed 4-8 weeks apart, but the general rule of thumb is as soon as the skin feels fully healed a treatment can occur.

Why choose Absolute Cosmetic Medicine for this treatment?

• Dr Syed has performed almost 4,000 laser treatments, making him one of the most experienced in Perth and Western Australia
• Absolute Cosmetic Medicine was one of the first full-time cosmetic clinics in Perth
• We have a 24-hour on-call service to assist you with any concerns

*Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk.  Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified practitioner.