Fractional Non-Ablative Skin Resurfacing with the Palomar STARLUX ® System
his technology offers superior results and little to no downtime. The Lux1540 fractional microbeams penetrate deep into the epidermis and dermis for effective, long-term results. The fractional, non-ablative approach stimulates quick healing with no long term redness.
StarLux is simpler and more user-friendly than other technologies, which can involve long prep and clean-up time. Treatments are quick and convenient.
Other StarLux ® Treatments
The Palomar StarLux® Laser and Pulsed Light System offers the most versatile, effective and comfortable aesthetic treatments available. In addition to fractional non-ablative skin resurfacing, the StarLux offers treatments such as ablative skin resurfacing, permanent hair reduction, photofacials (for the disappearance of sunspots, rosacea, leg and spider veins), fractional skin tightening through soft tissue coagulation, acne treatment, and more.
How does StarLux® Fractional Non-Ablative Skin Resurfacing work?
Highly advanced laser technology delivers light in an array of narrow, focused "microbeams", to create columns of coagulation within the skin. These columns initiate a natural healing process that forms new, healthy tissue. This results in improved skin appearance.
What areas can I have treated?
StarLUx Fractional non-ablative treatments can be performed on most areas of the body, including the face, chest, arms, and hands.
What makes StarLux Fractional non-ablative treatments different from other skin resurfacing methods?
Some skin resurfacing devices, such as CO₂ lasers, use the ablative method, which removes the epidermis and some of the dermis. While good results are eventually seen, the drawbacks include red and raw skin, down time and a risk of infection for several weeks after treatments.
Our device uses the non-ablative method: sending light pulses into the epidermis and dermis, while leaving the stratum corneum in place. This allows quick recovery.
Are these treatments painful? 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 often have a pinkish tone for 5-7 days. Generally, you can receive a treatment and go back to work or to other activities without any recovery time.
With our "easier on the skin" fractional non-ablative process, the light pulses are confined to narrow columns in the skin, allowing for a quick healing process. Some people notice positive changes in skin appearance within a few days.
A series of treatments at 3-6 week intervals maybe be required to achieve the desired results. Your treatment provider will be able to give you more information about StarLux Fractional Non-Ablative Skin Resurfacing treatment and expected outcomes.
Why this process may be right for you:
If you are interested in a less painful option to CO₂ ablative laser procedures, and if you prefer to resume your daily life without extended recoveries, our gentler treatments may best suit your needs.
