What is SmartXide DOT therapy?
SmartXide Dot utilizes technology to scan, pattern, and pulse the skin for precise laser therapy even in sensitive areas like the under eye. SmartXide Dot is most commonly used to improve fine lines and wrinkles, mild skin laxity, and pigmentation irregularities.
What is SmartXide laser?
SmartXide is a fractional CO2 laser treatment that uses dermal optical thermolysis (aka DOT therapy) to treat skin conditions like wrinkles and fine lines, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, loss of elasticity, and acne scars. Traditional CO2 lasers are ablative, which means they remove the skin’s surface layer.
How long is recovery from dot laser?
How Long Is the DEKA DOT Laser Treatment Recovery? The microscopic channels created during the DEKA DOT laser treatment typically heal within a few hours after your appointment. Your skin will continue to heal from treatment, though, with recovery lasting about four to seven days.
How long does it take for a CO2 laser to heal?
Skin Care after CO2 Laser Treatment. After CO2 laser treatment, it usually takes about 1 to 2 weeks for your skin to heal. Your skin will be very sensitive during this time. Follow the guidelines below to help your skin heal and prevent infection.
What is the side effect of laser treatment?
Redness, swelling, itching and pain. Treated skin may swell, itch or have a burning sensation. Redness may be intense and might last for several months.
What is dot laser resurfacing?
DOT (dermal optical thermolysis) therapy is an exciting skin rejuvenation treatment performed at Physicians Laser with the SmartXide CO2 laser system. With this innovative technology, Dr. Harris can achieve beautiful results with far less discomfort or downtime than traditional laser resurfacing.
What are the side effects of CO2 laser?
What are the possible risks and side effects of carbon dioxide laser resurfacing?
- Milia, which are small white bumps or cysts, may appear in the laser-treated areas during healing.
- Acne flares may occur after laser resurfacing.
- Hyperpigmentation, and more rarely, hypopigmentation, may result in the laser-treated areas.
Is laser resurfacing painful?
2. Treatments may hurt—or they may not. Patients and doctors commonly compare the sensation felt during laser treatments to a rubber band snapping against the skin. However, what laser resurfacing feels like depends on the laser, the depth and area of treatment, and an individual’s tolerance for pain.
What is smartxide dot™ co₂ laser?
DOT Therapy (Dermal Optical Thermolysis) is the leading micro-ablative approach to laser skin rejuvenation. Traditional fractional CO₂ treatment has evolved with DOT (Dermal Optical Thermolysis) Therapy. The science behind the success of DOT Therapy is the SmartXide DOT™ CO₂ laser.
What is smartxide dot under eye treatment?
SmartXide Dot utilizes technology to scan, pattern, and pulse the skin for precise laser therapy even in sensitive areas like the under eye. SmartXide Dot is most commonly used to improve fine lines and wrinkles, mild skin laxity, and pigmentation irregularities.
What is a Dotdot laser treatment?
DOT Therapy (Dermal Optical Thermolysis) is the leading micro-ablative approach to laser skin rejuvenation. Traditional fractional CO₂ treatment has evolved with DOT (Dermal Optical Thermolysis) Therapy.
What are the benefits of smartxide laser?
In addition to standard DOT Therapy treatments, the SmartXide laser also delivers the versatility to adjust power, dwell time, DOT pattern, density and shape to customize treatment, especially for those patients with severe wrinkling or advanced photo-damage.