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Fractional photothermolysis is used for the treatment known as skin rejuvenation/resurfacing, which includes; the reduction and possible removal of fine lines and wrinkles, improvement of deeper wrinkles, repair of sun damaged skin on the face, neck, shoulders and hands, the reduction of age spots and blemishes, acne scars and hyperpigmentation (areas of darker pigment or brown patches in the skin).
The Fraxel™ re:store laser, for example, has been awarded clearance by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for dermatological procedures requiring soft tissue coagulation; for the correction of peri-orbital wrinkles (crow’s feet), acne scarring and pigmented lesions, including age spots, sun spots and skin discolouration; for skin resurfacing and for the treatment of melasma, (dark skin colouration which forms on sun exposed skin – often affects women during pregnancy).