Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does StarLux Fractional Skin Resurfacing System work?
A: The Palomar Lux 1540 ™ Fractional Laser Handpiece delivers light in an array of narrow, focused “microbeams”, to create columns of coagulation (heat) within the skin. The heated tissue within the columns initiates a natural healing process that forms new, healthy tissue. This results in a fresher, more youthful skin tone and texture.

Q: What areas can I have treated?
A: StarLux Fractional treatments can be applied to most areas of the body, including the face, chest, arms, and hands.

Q:What makes StarLux Fractional treatments different from other Skin Resurfacing methods?
A: Some skin resurfacing devise, such as CO2 lasers, use the ablative method, which removes the epidermis and some of the dermis. While good results are eventually seen, the drawbacks include red and raw skin, and the risk of infection for several weeks after treatment.

Other devices use the non-ablative method: sending light pulses into the dermis, while leaving the epidermis intact. This allows quick recovery, but when the light pulses don’t penetrate far into the dermis, the change in skin tone and texture is less effective.

StarLux Fractional Skin Resurfacing offers both superior results and no downtime. The Lux1540 beams penetrate deeper into the dermis than competing devices for effective, long-term results. And the Fractional, non-ablative approach stimulates quick healing in the dermis, while leaving the epidermis intact, with no lasting redness.

StarLux Fractional treatments are also easier than other technologies, which can involve long prep and clean-up time. Some devices even require dye or prolonged appointments. Treatments are quick and convenient to your schedule.

Q: Are these treatments safe? Are they painful?
A: By delivering light as individual pulses of microbeams, the Lux1540 protects the skin from the overheating that can result from many other resurfacing treatments. In addition, the Lux1540 features built-in cooling of the skin, so you feel only minor discomfort during treatment.

Q: What should I expect after treatment?
A: You may experience redness, warmth, swelling, or tightness in the treated area, which typically fades within a few hours of treatment. The skin may often have a pinkish tone for 5-7 days. Generally, you can receive a treatment and go back to work or to other activities without any recovery time.
Because the light pulses are confined to narrow columns in the skin, much of the skin is left unaffected and there is a quick healing process. Most people notice positive changes in skin tone and texture within a few days.

A series of treatments at 3-6 week intervals may be required to achieve the desired results. Your treatment provider will be able to give you more information about StarLux Fractional Skin Resurfacing treatment and expected outcomes.

Other StarLux Treatments
Your physician has chosen the Palomar StarLux Laser and Pulsed Light System because it offers the most versatile, effective, and comfortable aesthetic treatments available. In addition to Fractional skin resurfacing, StarLux offers such treatments as permanent hair reduction, photofacials for the clearance of sunsports, rosacea, spider veins, Fractional skin tightening through soft tissue coagulation, acne treatment, leg vein clearance, and more.