Our Procedures

The Palomar Lux1540 Fractional™ laser is the latest generation in skin resurfacing technology. The Palomar Fractional Laser smoothes fine lines, wrinkles, scars, stretch marks, improves skin discoloration, and provides mild skin tightening.

The skin treated with these beams initiates a natural healing process that accelerates the formation of new and healthy tissue. This “fractional” treatment of the skin allows for faster healing with visible improvement in color, texture, tone, lines, wrinkles and scars.

Palomar™ fractional skin resurfacing treatments are effective only when performed in a series of sessions because each session treats only 20 to 25 percent of the skin. By treating just a percentage of the skin, the surrounding untreated skin drives the healing process, filling in the treated area with healthy, more youthful looking skin. The "fractional" treatment of the skin creates seamless, radiant skin without the unwanted side effects associated with other skin resurfacing technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does StarLux Fractional Skin Resurfacing System work?

The Palomar Lux1540 Fractional Laser handpiece delivers light in an array of narrow, focused "microbeams", to create columns of coagulation (heat) within the skin. The heated tissue within the columns initiates a natural healing process that forms new, healthy tissue. This results in a fresher, more youthful skin tone and texture.

What areas can I have treated?

StarLux Fractional treatments can be applied to most areas of the body, including the face, neck, chest, arms, and hands.

What makes StarLux Fractional treatments different from other Skin Resurfacing methods?

StarLux Fractional Skin Resurfacing offers both superior results and no downtime. The Lux1540 beams penetrate deeper into the dermis than competing devices for effective, long-term results. The fractional, non-ablative approach stimulates quick healing in the dermis, while leaving the epidermis intact.

Are these treatments safe? Are they painful?

By delivering microbeams via individual pulses, the Lux1540 protects the skin from overheating. In addition, the Lux1540 features built-in cooling of the skin, so you feel only minor discomfort during treatment. A topical cream may be applied prior to your treatment. This reduces any discomfort in sensitive areas including the face.

What should I expect after treatment?

You may experience redness, warmth, swelling, or tightness in the treated area, which typically fades within a few hours of treatment. The skin may have a flushed or pink appearance for 5-7 days.

Because the light pulses are confined to narrow columns in the skin, much of the skin is left unaffected and there is a quick healing process. Most people notice positive changes in skin tone and texture within a few days.

A series of treatments at 3-6 week intervals may be required to achieve the desired results.