What is ResurFX?
Laser Treatment: ResurFX
Best For: scars, sun damage, fine lines
Downtime: redness and and peeling for a week
ResurFX is the brand name for another type of non-ablative laser. It uses a fiber laser and a scanner that hones in on a specific area of the skin and then picks little fractionated spots within it to be treated. This ensures that, unlike something like Fraxel, the entire area of skin doesn't get heated.
"During Fraxel, the doctor does the work to make sure cells in the same area are not heated or destroyed twice, but the ResurFX laser does it automatically," Dr. Michael Eidelman, assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai explains.
ResurFX is used to treat scars, fine lines, and sun damage. Like most laser treatments, you'll get a numbing cream slathered on your skin, and you'll feel some stinging and heat during the procedure. After treatment, skin can be sore with some redness and peeling for about a week.
According to Dr. Eidelman, you'll probably need three to five treatments at least one month apart between to get the best results. ResurFX works for all skin tones, but it is recommended that the energy levels are turned down for those with darker complexions as to not aggravate hyperpigmentation.
