Fractional photothermolysis is a new approach to laser technology that can treat a number of conditions with minimal downtime. The mechanism of action for fractional photothermolysis is the targeted treatment of millions of microscopic areas of thermal damage, with the adjacent tissue left untreated. This healthy untreated tissue surrounding the treatment areas expedites healing and re-epithelialization of the treatment areas.
The technology is used to treat photo-damaged skin on the neck, chest, arms, legs and hands, as well as the face. Other indications are acne scars, melasma, rhytids and dyschromia,.
The risk of scarring with fractional photothermolysisis much less than it is with traditional ablative techniques when used off the face
