Improved skin elasticity and firmness at the Basel/saint-louis laser center: your expert in non-ablative fractional laser skin resurfacing
Welcome to the Basel/Saint-Louis Center for Aesthetic Medicine, your trusted reference for advanced treatments aimed at enhancing skin elasticity and firmness through non-ablative fractional laser skin resurfacing with the FRAX 1550. At Biolaser, we are passionate about optimizing your aesthetic well-being by providing high-quality solutions to rejuvenate your skin.
We understand concerns related to skin aging, loss of firmness, and elasticity. That’s why our experienced team is committed to offering you personalized and effective solutions. Our comprehensive approach incorporates various advanced techniques and cutting-edge technologies specifically designed to enhance your skin’s elasticity, restore its firmness, and provide a revitalized appearance.
Located in Saint-Louis, near the Basel border, the laser center offers easy accessibility to residents of Zurich, Bern, and Lucern. Trust our quality expertise to achieve remarkable results in improving the elasticity and firmness of your skin through laser skin resurfacing.
Indications for FRAX 1550
The FRAX 1550 is recommended for individuals with wrinkles and fine lines on the face, including the “barcode” areas around the lips and peri-orbital wrinkles.
This treatment is also suitable for individuals with uneven skin texture or minor scars.
FRAX 1550 laser treatment protocol at the Basel/Saint-Louis Laser Center
The FRAX 1550 laser is an effective treatment for reducing wrinkles and fine lines, including those in the ‘bar code’ area around the lips and wrinkles under the eyes. This fractional laser emits beams of light at a wavelength of 1550 nm, which penetrate deep into the skin to stimulate collagen production and promote tissue regeneration.
When used to treat fine lines and wrinkles, the FRAX 1550 laser can improve skin texture, reduce the depth of wrinkles and stimulate cell renewal. The fractional laser creates tiny zones of controlled heat in the skin, which activates the production of collagen and elastin, the proteins essential for skin youth and firmness.
It is important to note that results can vary depending on a number of factors, such as age, the severity of wrinkles, skin condition and individual response to treatment. The improvement observed may also vary from one person to another.
In general, patients can expect a significant improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after FRAX 1550 laser treatment. However, it is difficult to give a precise percentage of improvement, as this will depend on the factors mentioned above and on how each individual responds to the treatment.
A typical treatment protocol for fine lines and wrinkles with the FRAX 1550 laser may involve several sessions, spaced a few weeks apart, to achieve the best results. During your consultation at the Biolaser Centre, our qualified professionals will assess your skin, discuss your specific concerns and design a personalised treatment protocol tailored to your needs.
To optimise results, FRAX 1550 can be combined with other complementary techniques. For example, mesotherapy, which involves injecting cocktails of nutrients into the skin, can be used to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin. Growth factors, in the form of serums or topical products, can also be applied to stimulate cell regeneration. Finally, hyaluronic acid can be used as a dermal filler to enhance the results of FRAX 1550 by filling in wrinkles and plumping the skin.
Enhancing aesthetic results: combining fractional laser with other techniques at the Basel/saint-louis laser center
At the aesthetic medicine center in Basel/Saint-Louis, we are committed to delivering optimal results to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. To maximize the effectiveness of fractional laser treatment, we offer combinations with complementary techniques. This comprehensive approach allows for even more remarkable results.
- LED Therapy (LED Light Therapy): LED therapy is an ideal complement to fractional laser treatment. It can promote cellular regeneration, soothe the skin, and improve healing. By using specific wavelengths, LED therapy can be tailored to your needs to optimize results.
- Chemical Peels: Chemical peels can improve skin texture, reduce pigmentation issues, and stimulate collagen production. When combined with fractional laser treatment, you can achieve smoother and more radiant skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid Injections: Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the skin that contributes to its hydration and firmness. Hyaluronic acid injections can complement fractional laser treatment by filling in wrinkles and restoring lost volume.
- Thread Lift: Thread lifts are a non-surgical option for lifting and tightening the skin. They can be used in conjunction with fractional laser treatment for an overall facial rejuvenation.
- Skincare Routine: An adapted skincare routine is essential to maintain and extend the results of fractional laser treatment. Our experts can advise you on the appropriate products and protocols for your skin type.
Our highly qualified team evaluates your individual situation and recommends the most suitable treatment combinations to achieve your aesthetic goals. Located in Saint-Louis, just 2.5 km from Basel, our Laser Center is easily accessible to residents of Zurich and Bern.
Post-treatment follow-up
After a session of FRAX 1550, it is normal to feel a slight sensation of heat, swelling, irritation or redness on the treated skin. However, these side effects are generally temporary and disappear quickly. Patients can resume their normal activities immediately after treatment, but it is essential to follow the post-treatment instructions given by the healthcare professional.
Contraindications
Although FRAX 1550 is a safe and effective treatment, there are certain contraindications that should be taken into account. Pregnant or breast-feeding women should avoid this treatment. In addition, people with active skin infections, malignant skin lesions, scarring problems, dark skin (phototype 5 or 6), or excessive sensitivity to light may not be candidates for this treatment.
Expected results
FRAX 1550 stimulates the production of collagen in the skin, leading to a gradual improvement in skin texture, the smoothing of fine lines and wrinkles, and a reduction in the appearance of light scars. Results are generally progressive, with improvement seen over the weeks and months following treatment.
Full Face treatment: FRAX 1550 can be applied to the whole face, providing a complete treatment to improve the overall appearance of the skin. The Full Face treatment targets specific areas of the face where fine lines and wrinkles are present, ensuring an overall improvement in skin texture.
Treatment of “bar code” wrinkles and periorbital wrinkles: “Bar code” wrinkles around the lips and periorbital wrinkles (wrinkles around the eyes) are areas particularly well treated by the FRAX 1550. This fractional laser can target these areas with precision, stimulating collagen production to reduce wrinkles and improve the overall appearance of the skin.
Neck and décolleté treatment: the FRAX 1550 laser can also be used to improve the appearance of the décolleté and neck. These areas are often prone to skin ageing, the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and pigmentation spots. FRAX 1550 can help alleviate these problems and improve skin texture in these specific areas. When FRAX 1550 is used on the décolleté and neck, it works in the same way as on the face. Fractional light beams penetrate deep into the skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting tissue regeneration. This helps to smooth skin texture, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and improve the overall appearance of the treated area. It is important to note that the skin of the décollete and neck may be more sensitive than that of the face, and individual response to treatment may vary. Prior consultation with a qualified professional is essential to assess your skin, discuss your specific concerns and determine if FRAX 1550 treatment is right for you.
Difference between skin smoothing and resurfacing
Skin smoothing and resurfacing are two terms used to describe aesthetic techniques aimed at improving the texture and appearance of the skin. Although they share similar objectives, there is a subtle difference between the two concepts.
Skin smoothing focuses primarily on reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as improving skin elasticity and firmness. This can be achieved with treatments such as the FRAX 1550 laser, which stimulates collagen production in the skin, helping to fill in wrinkles and give the skin a smoother appearance. Skin smoothing is often used to rejuvenate the overall appearance of the face and can be performed on various targeted areas, such as forehead wrinkles, periorbital wrinkles and the ‘bar code’ wrinkles around the lips.
On the other hand, skin resurfacing focuses on regenerating the skin by removing damaged or aged top layers of skin, revealing fresher, smoother and younger-looking skin underneath. Skin resurfacing techniques often include the use of lasers, chemical peels or dermabrasion to remove dead skin cells and stimulate cell renewal. Skin resurfacing can be used to treat a variety of skin problems, such as acne scars, pigment spots, deep wrinkles and textural irregularities.
In short, skin smoothing focuses more on improving fine lines and wrinkles, while skin resurfacing aims to regenerate and rejuvenate the skin as a whole by removing damaged top layers.
FRAX 1550 is a cutting-edge technology for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment offers an effective, non-invasive solution for improving skin texture and rejuvenating appearance. By combining FRAX 1550 with other techniques such as mesotherapy, growth factors and hyaluronic acid, even more impressive results can be achieved. To find out more about FRAX 1550 and the treatment options available, we recommend that you consult a qualified professional.
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Frax 1550 laser treatment works by creating very small, highly controlled thermal impacts, leaving healthy and normal skin around it. The body then goes to work to repair these controlled damages and renew the collagen in the entire treated area, reducing fine lines and leaving the skin fresher.
At the same time, the skin’s surface renews, improving pigmentation uniformity. Research has shown that a combined treatment using Nordlys IPL pulsed light followed by Frax 1550 laser produces an even superior result and requires fewer sessions (Light and Bright Protocol).
Photorejuvenation lasers achieve a natural rejuvenation effect because they stimulate only the cells and components of your skin.
Typically, a session lasts between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated.
Let’s be clear: non-ablative fractional laser treatment, such as FRAX 1550, does not eliminate deep wrinkles. However, it significantly reduces fine lines, eliminates pigment spots, and improves pore size.
The treatment is not limited to the face; it is possible to treat damage in areas such as the neck, chest, hands, and arms.
Therefore, it is sometimes advisable to complement the treatment with hyaluronic acid or botulinum toxin injections, which can have a significant impact on localized imperfections.
The treatment can be a bit uncomfortable, which is why we recommend the use of anesthetic cream applied 1 hour and then 15 minutes before the treatment. After the session, you may feel a sensation similar to a mild sunburn on the skin for a few hours.
It is necessary to avoid tanning (sun, tanning beds, or self-tanning products) before and during the treatment period. Otherwise, your tanned skin will absorb more light, making the treatment less effective and less comfortable.
In general, no specific care is required after the treatment, but people with sensitive skin may benefit from applying a cold compress to the face immediately after the treatment or using a cream prescribed by the doctor.
After the treatment, avoid sun exposure for 30 days, even in the absence of signs of inflammation in the treated area. Use sunscreen (minimum SPF 30) if sun exposure cannot be avoided.
