Does Fraxel damage healthy cells or DNA?
Since the laser eliminates cells, is there an increased risk of damaging healthy cells or DNA?
Answers from doctors (1)
Answered by Celibre Medical Corporation
Although lasers like the Fraxel do "damage" cells, the goal of any laser procedure is to create an injury which, during the subsequent healing process, creates a better appearance for the skin. Your skin reproduces both epidermal (surface) cells and collagen, and both are affected during a Fraxel (or Fractional) laser resurfacing procedure. By removing dead skin and scar tissue, the procedure can stimulate the production of new cells and collagen, thereby improving the skin.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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