ABOUT Resurfx TREATMENTS

The Lumenis® ResurFX™ treatment is a fractional skin rejuvenation solution, enabling your physician to offer you remarkable results for younger, healthier, glowing looking skin.The ResurFX™ fractional laser is a state-of-the-art, non-ablative, skin resurfacing technology. ResurFX™ laser stimulates the production of new collagen and elastic fibers in the deeper layers of the skin. Stimulating new collagen production is the key to a more radiant, youthful looking skin. The ResurFX laser utilizes a wavelength of 1565 nm, for fractional non-ablative skin resurfacing treatment while incorporating a cooling mechanism that provides continuous contact cooling to the treatment area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How does ResurFX work?
A. ResurFX fractional laser stimulates the production of new collagen and elastic fibers in the deeper layers of the skin. To ensure utmost comfort, your physician will typically apply a topical numbing cream before treatment. You may experience a warm or prickling sensation as the laser is applied to the skin.

Q. When can I expect to see results?
A. Typically, about 3-5 sessions are needed to have visible improvement in the skin texture. But, already after the first treatment, you may notice changes in pores dimensions. Results are achieved after 3-5 sessions in 4-5 weeks intervals. However, you may continue to see improvements for up to six months following the treatment.

Q. What can I expect after treatment?
A. Immediately following treatment, you may experience some redness or swelling, depending on your customized treatment settings. The swelling may diminish after a few hours and the redness as quickly as the next day or over the next few days. Most patients are able to resume their daily activities the very same day. Typically your physician will advise you to stay out of direct sun for a few days following the treatment and to apply sunscreen.

Q. How many treatments will I need?
A. Typically, about 3-5 sessions are needed to have visible improvement in the skin texture.

Q. How does the treatment feel?
A. You may experience a warm or prickling sensation as the laser is applied to the skin, but the treatment is gentle and should not feel uncomfortable.