What is PIXEL?
A new FDA approved laser device designed to improve the quality and texture of the skin while it stimulates collagen regeneration. This safe and effective treatment represents the best of both worlds for skin resurfacing. It combines the proven effectiveness of an ablative approach with the patient comfort level and convenience of a non-ablative approach.
Why is PIXEL preferred?
The Pixel module delivers results equal to ablative lasers but it eliminates possible side effects of ablative treatments. It also can be used on the face, neck, chest, arms and hands, a much wider scope than the traditional technologies.
What conditions will the PIXEL help to improve?
Pixel is for the treatment of wrinkles, scars including acne scars, superficial skin lesions and skin resurfacing.
What can patients expect?
Patients will find the skin around the treatment area feeling firmer with a smoother surface texture. They will not need pain medication and can return to work immediately after the treatment.
There is little or no discomfort during the treatment. Most commonly, patients feel some slight warmth with the pulse of the laser. Patients experience a mild sunburn sensation afterward (3-4 hours) that is easily neutralized with a gentle moisturizer. Make-up can be applied immediately afterward.
What is the downtime?
There is relatively no down time. Redness may occur for a few hours to a few days and flaking for one or two days with full recovery in five days.
How many treatments are necessary?
Skin resurfacing with the Pixel is a gradual process that happens over several treatments, usually 3-5 sessions at 2-4 week intervals.
Since this is an Erbium laser, patients with more moisture in their skin experience more sensation and greater results in fewer treatments. Therefore, a patient with dry skin may require more treatments.
For more information or to make an appointment for a consultation to see if the Pixel treatment is right for you please call 480-348-3245.
This is just one of many procedures and treatments offered at Parkway Medical. We also offer Botox, Pixel Laser, Juvederm and many other Services.