Fraxel C02 Laser Skin Resurfacing Perth Fractional Laser Skin Treatments

Launched in the mid-2000s, Fraxel Repair CO2 is the pioneering laser platform which introduced industry-first, cutting-edge technology and versatility to the world of cosmetic dermatological lasers.

What Fraxel™ did to ablative dermatological lasers is similar to what the iPhone did to other mobile phones when it was launched at the time. It was a game-changer and remains the most reliable and efficient work-horse even today.

The laser platforms being manufactured today often have “disposable” build quality and questionable reliability. We know this because we host many new devices and have to get them regularly fixed. Newer devices may have fancy design and the latest interphase and software but they don’t have the reliability and predictability which older Lasers have.

Dr Ehsan Jadoon has been using Fraxel Repair CO2 Laser since 2011. He has performed countless treatments over the last decade and knows the CO2 laser technology inside-out.

All clinical staff at Medaesthetics are personally trained by Dr Ehsan Jadoon.

Fractional CO2 Laser has two main clinical indications:

Skin Rejuvenation (skin resurfacing)
Scar Reduction (Acne scars, stretch marks, other types of scars)

The treatment area is first numbed using a specially formulated, high-strength topical anaesthetic cream. Once the skin is numb, the treatment is performed using the treatment parameters which are based upon the patient’s skin type, treatment requirement and downtime concerns.

We are asked this question every time. Most patients who have searched for Fractional CO2 Laser treatment online have seen some ” patient journey” videos from the US which look quite gruesome!

We have no idea why any doctor would use such high settings to cause such significant bleeding and pain when treating an average person for facial skin rejuvenation.

The laser settings used by Dr Jadoon at Medaesthetics are carefully selected to minimize any discomfort or downtime associated with the treatment while delivering noticeable clinical results.

Most of our patients tolerate laser treatments extremely well.

Preparing the skin for a minimum of two weeks prior to CO2 laser resurfacing is critical in achieving hassle-free results. (Four weeks for patients with darker skins). This involves:

Avoiding direct sunlight (UV exposure)
Wearing protective clothing, hats, sun-glasses and sun-blocks.
Daily Skin exfoliation.
Application of topical Vitamin A, B and C (serums or creams).
Prophylactic topical hydroquinone (for patients with darker skin types who are at risk of developing PIH).
Prophylactic anti-viral tablets (for patients with a history of cold sores).
At Medaesthetics, each patient is provided with the complete skin preparation kit and instructions before the treatment is booked.

As mentioned above, the recovery from this procedure depends upon the treatment-intensity.

Light-Medium Intensity treatment:

Light-medium intensity settings are primarily used for skin rejuvenation treatments. The downtime is about five to seven days of mild swelling, redness, bronzing and occasional peeling. There is very little discomfort associated.

Medium-High Intensity treatment:

The treatment settings are used for treating scars and stretch. The downtime is about seven to fourteen days of redness, swelling, oozing, bronzing and occasional peeling. There is some discomfort associated with the treatment which usually lasts for first two-three days only.

CO2 Lasers have a well-recognized and a very high safety profile when performed by an experienced operator. Human skin can react adversely to anything that may cause irritation or evoke an allergic response. It doesn’t even have to be a laser.

Adverse reactions associated with any Laser treatment are rare and of transient nature. These include:

Prolonged redness of the treated area (usually lasts for a few weeks).
Temporary swelling (due to the heat which causes fluid buildup).
Dermatitis like skin response.
Cold sores reactivation.
Pigmentary changes (may last for several weeks)
Careful patient selection, thorough skin-preparation and post-laser care are critical to minimize any adverse effects.

Patients have to:

Strictly avoid direct sunlight until the skin has fully healed.
Do not wet the treated area for the first 48 hours.
Keep the area constantly covered with post-treatment ointment/cream provided to you by us.
Do not apply any products or make-up over the treated area which may irritate the healing skin.
Strictly avoid disrupting or picking any scabs. This can result in scarring and prolonged pigmentary changes. Let the scabs fall off naturally.
LED Healite Therapy.

This depends on several factors include:

The area being treated
Treatment setting being used
The TIme it takes to perform the treatment
Pricing given here are for reference purpose only and may change without prior notice.

Fraxel CO2 Laser Peel (Full Face) – From $1,599
Fraxel CO2 Laser Resurfacing (Full Face) – From $2500
Needle-free Fraxel Laser Peel – From $2300
Fraxel CO2 Cheeks (Acne scars) – From $800
Fraxel CO2 Scars & Stretch Marks – From $350