Fraxel with new Thulium wavelength

Article medically reviewed by Dr. Gavin Chan

Templestowe Lower, Berwick and Beaumaris Clinics

Dr. Gavin Chan, MBBS, General Registration (MED0001175745), founder of the Victorian Cosmetic Institute, began offering cosmetic medical treatments in 2004. Formerly a trainer for cosmetic pharmaceutical companies, Dr. Chan currently concentrates on offering ongoing training to cosmetic doctors at the Victorian Cosmetic Institute. He ensures that all doctors stay updated with the latest procedures and methods in the cosmetic industry. Read More

You may have heard of the Fraxel laser. It has been around for about 5 years or more now, and it was the first fractional laser for the treatment of skin. Basically, it fires micro-columns of laser energy into the skin to help rejuvenate skin by causing remodelling of the epidermis and dermis. Being fractional, it only treats a portion of the skin and leaves the parts in between the micro-columns intact. This reduces recovery time and risk, whilst providing excellent results. It is used for the treatment of acne scarring, surgical/traumatic scarring, pigmentation, wrinkles, skin texture, and general skin quality improvements.

About a year ago, the Thulium wavelength (1927 nanometres) was added to the Fraxel laser, in addition to the original wavelength (1550 nanometres). The Thulium wavelength has greatly expanded the ability of the Fraxel laser to treat a various of skin conditions. The Thulium wavelength targets the more superficial parts of the skin, and as most skin problems tend to be closer to the surface, this wavelength as many applications. It is very useful for the treatment of; pigmentation, wrinkles, and skin texture. We have been using it with great success so far on faces, necks, and decolletage.

For more information on fraxel, click on this link.
https://www.thevictoriancosmeticinstitute.com.au/fraxel-laser/