Is the 1540 laser Effective?

The Palomar 1540 Traditional ablative lasers, which literally means vaporization at a very high temperature, are very effective at destroying unwanted tissue but may have significant side effects and require a lengthy healing period.

Is Palomar laser effective?

High Efficacy, No Downtime – The Palomar LUX 1540 offers greater energy per microbeam than any competing device. With only two or three passes, the handpiece achieves a high density of high-powered, deep penetrating microbeams for the most effective deep corrections and long-term dermal remodeling obtainable.

What is 1540 skin renewal?

Resurface Your Skin with Icon Skin Renewal This fractional erbium laser procedure resurfaces the skin to remove aging changes such as wrinkles and brown spots. The Icon 1540 stimulates new collagen production to plump the facial skin, minimize facial wrinkles and improve skin laxity.

What does the 1540 laser do?

The 1540 fractional laser is exceptional in that it treats both the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin without down time. The laser improves skin tone, color, and texture. Skin color is more uniform and imperfections such as freckles, brown spots, broken capillaries, acne scars, and/or enlarged pores are reduced.

How do I prepare for a 1540 laser?

Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching the treated area. Use only new, fresh products. ❖ If you are prone to acne flares, avoid heavy make-up and moisturizers for the first 24 hours, unless otherwise advised. ❖ Apply a sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30 to prevent any persistent skin color change.

What is Palomar laser?

The Palomar Lux1540 Fractional Laser delivers light in an array of high precision microbeams. These microbeams create narrow, deep columns of tissue coagulation that penetrate well below the epidermis and into the dermis, while sparing the tissue surrounding the columns from damage. Cross-section of treated skin.

What is Palomar Icon laser?

The Palomar Icon 1540 laser is a nonablative fractional erbium laser, that can effectively treat the following skin conditions: fine lines and wrinkles, crepey skin, wrinkles around the eyes, “smoker’s lines”- fine lines around the mouth, necklace lines along neck, acne scarring, lax facial skin (mild), enlarged pores.

What is the difference between IPL and Fraxel laser?

It may reduce wrinkles somewhat, but Fraxel is more efficient at reducing wrinkles and fine lines. IPL can shrink pores and remove hair, creating a smoother and healthier skin complexion. Unlike Fraxel, IPL requires many sessions to achieve maximum results, but each session is only $500.

How long does it take to heal from non-ablative laser?

New skin usually covers the area in one or two weeks and full recovery takes at least a month. During this time do not use products that may irritate your face, such as cosmetics.