Information About the Profractional Laser to Remove Scars

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What is Pro Fractional laser?
The ProFractional laser is a new advancement in
laser technology that treats a fraction of the
skin by creating thousands of micro-channels into
the tissue, deep below the epidermis, which
promotes your skin to produce collagen.
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What can Pro Fractional laser improve?

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Skin discoloration
• Skin tone
• Acne scarring
• Collagen depletion
• Trauma or surgery scars

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What areas of the skin can be treated?

• Face
• Neck
• Chest
• Hands

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You may not be a good candidate for Pro
Fractional laser treatment if

• You are pregnant
• Have active cold sores or a skin infection in the
  area to be treated (if you have history of cold
  sore/herpes outbreaks, we will prescribe you a
  pre-treatment oral medication to reduce the risk
  of an outbreak instigated by the heat of the
  laser)
• You are taking medications that may cause
  sensitivity to light
• Have a history of seizures
• You are taking blood thinners

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What is the average cost?

• The cost of ProFractional laser in Northern
  Virginia will vary depending on the area being
  treated.
• For full face 600-2000.
• Small area 500 and 750(post traumatic or
  post-surgical scar).

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Risks of Pro Fractional Laser

• ProFractional laser is relatively low risk. There
  are some related risk to this kind of treatment
  including
• Skin infections
• Burns
• Scarring
• Abnormal pigmentation

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