Our skin changes over time, losing its youthful look and giving way to brown spots, wrinkles, and laxity. Fractional laser skin resurfacing with TotalFX allows the qualified medical aestheticians at our Eugene med spa to expertly treat a variety of issues, including fine lines & wrinkles, acne & other scars, uneven texture, age spots, and even deeper lines. By precisely removing the damaged layers of skin, TotalFX can help you restore a smoother, more youthful complexion.
What is TotalFX laser skin resurfacing?
During a TotalFX fractional resurfacing procedure, a high-energy beam of laser light interacts with the skin’s surface, causing the upper layer to peel off and regenerate a layer of new, healthy skin. Because TotalFX combines superficial and deep fractional resurfacing, we can treat a variety of imperfections.
Wrinkles / Skin Laxity
Before & After Photos courtesy the Lumenis Group
*Individual results may vary on a case-by-case basis
We prefer TotalFX laser resurfacing at our medical spa for a number of reasons:
- It’s 2x faster than other CO2 lasers, drastically reducing treatment time
- Just one treatment yields remarkable, long-lasting results
- Extremely short pulses deliver the resurfacing heat instantly and precisely, with less effect on surrounding, healthy tissue
- Most patients require very little downtime after treatment
“Dr. Movassaghi and his staff are kind, helpful and informative, tailoring each treatment to my specific desired outcome with careful consideration of my skin health. Each step of the process has been explained and a detailed skin care regimen provided, including professional products, to optimize results prior to my procedures. I wish to thank them all as I am very happy with my results from facial resurfacing and microdermabrasion.”
How does TotalFX skin resurfacing work?
With TotalFX, only a fraction of the skin’s surface is treated. The laser beam is applied in a fractional pattern, leaving small “bridges” of untouched skin. This technique makes the healing process much faster and enables you to get back to normal activities sooner. Following treatment, the upper layers peel off and a layer of new, healthy skin regenerates.
For surface-level imperfections, such as discoloration, uneven texture, or fine lines, we can use a more superficial beam that scans a larger surface area.
We can also treat deeper lines, acne scars, and wrinkles during the same appointment by adjusting the depth of the laser to reach more layers of skin. Although treatment is deeper, the TotalFX ablates a tiny portion of the tissue, allowing for optimal improvement with less healing time needed.
What are the benefits of TotalFX?
TotalFX produces a dramatic effect on the skin, including:
- Causes immediate skin tightening
- Reduces wrinkles and fine lines, and softens deeper frown lines
- Noticeably improves skin tone and texture
- Stimulates new collagen formation and plumps the skin
- Reduces acne scars
*Individual results may vary on a case-by-case basis
Is TotalFX right for you?
TotalFX is an ideal treatment option if you:
- have a busy lifestyle or cannot be away from work for a long time
- want noticeable results with minimal downtime
- want to treat dyschromia, fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, or acne scars
“I have been going to Dr. Movassaghi since 2014 and I’ve had only wonderful experiences! I truly love everyone at the office! Dr. Movassaghi is amazing talented and kind, his wife is the office manager and always has time to say hello, Casey is a magician with the laser <3 and the front office staff … are super wonderful. I am beyond happy with everything I have had done, so I recommend my friends and Family.”
What to expect from a TotalFX treatment at Ziba Med Spa
Our aesthetic providers perform laser skin resurfacing in-office at our Eugene med spa. The treatment begins with a topical anesthetic cream that is applied 30 to 40 minutes before the TotalFX procedure begins. With a gentle washing and moisturizing regimen, your photodamaged skin will begin to flake off within 2 days. After about 4 to 7 days, you can usually wear make-up. Any redness should be gone in about a week. Occasionally, a second treatment may be necessary for some patients to achieve optimal results.
TotalFX vs. ActiveFX
Although both laser treatments use the UltraPulse system by Lumenis, they work a little differently. ActiveFX uses only the superficial fractional ablation, which is excellent for treating fine lines and textural problems, but cannot adequately address scars and deeper wrinkles. We prefer the TotalFX laser treatment because it allows us to treat a broader range of skin concerns by using both the superficial fractional ablation or the deep fractional ablation.
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Board-certified Eugene plastic surgeon Dr. Kiya Movassaghi and his team of qualified laser technicians perform laser skin resurfacing in a private and conveniently-located Eugene, OR office. Contact us online or call (541) 686-8700 to learn how laser skin resurfacing can take years off your skin’s appearance and boost your confidence.
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