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Fractional photothermolysis. - A near infrared laser ; mainly absorbed by aqueous tissue , creates a dense pattern MTZ- The fractional laser also leave part of the skin untouched and it is these islands of normal skin that facillitate rapid healing and create a unique wound healing. Fracti
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1. Fraxel ™ Laser
2. Fractional photothermolysis - A near infrared laser ; mainly absorbed by aqueous tissue , creates a dense pattern MTZ
- The fractional laser also leave part of the skin untouched and it is these islands of normal skin that facillitate rapid healing and create a unique wound healing
3. Fractional Non-Ablative Resurfacing
Intact stratum corneum
Thousands of microscopic wounds completely surrounded by viable tissue for rapid healing
Immediate and delayed therapeutic results
Epidermal and dermal coagulation for resurfacing
Collagen denaturization for deep remodeling 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 3 DAVE We do not disrupt the stratum corneum. It remains as a biological barrier. Thousands of islands of dead tissue are created per sq cm which are surrounded by seas of health tissue. This enables re-epitheliazation is 24 hours!
Non-Ablative
Tissue is coagulated, not vaporized
The stratum corneum remains intact
Fractional
Multiple 70-150 micron MicroThermal Zones (MTZs) surrounded by islands of viable tissue
Resurfacing
Extrusion & replacement of damaged tissue
Rapid re-epitheliazation (within 24hrs)
Collagen denatured between 300-750 microns
Dave We do not disrupt the stratum corneum. It remains as a biological barrier. Thousands of islands of dead tissue are created per sq cm which are surrounded by seas of health tissue. This enables re-epitheliazation is 24 hours!
DAVE We do not disrupt the stratum corneum. It remains as a biological barrier. Thousands of islands of dead tissue are created per sq cm which are surrounded by seas of health tissue. This enables re-epitheliazation is 24 hours!
Non-Ablative
Tissue is coagulated, not vaporized
The stratum corneum remains intact
Fractional
Multiple 70-150 micron MicroThermal Zones (MTZs) surrounded by islands of viable tissue
Resurfacing
Extrusion & replacement of damaged tissue
Rapid re-epitheliazation (within 24hrs)
Collagen denatured between 300-750 microns
Dave We do not disrupt the stratum corneum. It remains as a biological barrier. Thousands of islands of dead tissue are created per sq cm which are surrounded by seas of health tissue. This enables re-epitheliazation is 24 hours!
4. Unique epidermal repair
Necrotic debris and melanin are eliminated by keratinocyte migration and rapid expulsion
5. The most prominent effect is the formation of MENDs(as early as 24 hrs after FP) : correlate clinical “bronzing” (high melanin contents in MENDs)
MENDs have migrated through epidermis : correlate of flaking
Elimination of MENDs from st. corneum more prominent on days 5-7
Thus, the MENDs act as “melanin shuttle”
6. Fraxel refine 1410 nm Multiple microthermal zone (MTZs) that each affect a fractional volume of tissue
Stratum corneum is intact, tissue in the epidermis coagulated; collagen is denatured to 550 microns.
Microscopic wound size and viable tissue allow for rapid re-epitheliazation.
Extrusion & replacement of damaged tissue ? “Resurfacing”
7. Day 1. Visible only with magnification
Thermally induced
Columnar shape
Diameters < 250µm
5:1 depth-to-width aspect ratio
Approximately one million per tx
8. Healing time 24-48 hrs. (pink, rough and slightly edematous skin )
Thousands of MTZ created within the skin
Eliminated pigment and stimulates collagen remodelling
Target to treat early photodamage in younger 20’s -30’s patient.
9. Fraxel refine
10. Fraxel Wavelengths
11. 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 11
12. 1410 nm vs. 1550 nm 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 12
13. Balancing Aggressiveness for Efficacy and Safety 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 13 The density of MTZs, relative to the pulse energy, dictate treatment aggressiveness. More aggressive treatments lead to more efficacy. However, too much aggressiveness can precipitate bulk heating.
The Fraxel laser is designed to treat 15-25% of the total skin surface in each treatment. It’s always a good idea to do the first treatment with low coverage and increase aggressiveness with subsequent treatments.
Also, every patient responds individually. To date, there is no way to predict how a patient will respond to treatment.
DAVE The number of MTZs in a treatment dictate treatment aggressiveness. More MTZs translate to greater density and a more aggressive treatment.
More aggressive treatments lead to more efficacy. However, too much aggressiveness can lead to bulk heating.
In the typical Fraxel laser treatment 15-25% of the total skin surface is effected.
The series is generally 3 – 5 treatments, spaced 2 – 4 weeks apart, depending on what is being treated.
Typically a full face treatment takes 25 – 30 minutes, Neck, Chest and hands require 10 – 15 minutes.
The density of MTZs, relative to the pulse energy, dictate treatment aggressiveness. More aggressive treatments lead to more efficacy. However, too much aggressiveness can precipitate bulk heating.
The Fraxel laser is designed to treat 15-25% of the total skin surface in each treatment. It’s always a good idea to do the first treatment with low coverage and increase aggressiveness with subsequent treatments.
Also, every patient responds individually. To date, there is no way to predict how a patient will respond to treatment.
DAVE The number of MTZs in a treatment dictate treatment aggressiveness. More MTZs translate to greater density and a more aggressive treatment.
More aggressive treatments lead to more efficacy. However, too much aggressiveness can lead to bulk heating.
In the typical Fraxel laser treatment 15-25% of the total skin surface is effected.
The series is generally 3 – 5 treatments, spaced 2 – 4 weeks apart, depending on what is being treated.
Typically a full face treatment takes 25 – 30 minutes, Neck, Chest and hands require 10 – 15 minutes.
14. 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 14 Fraxel laser product family now consists of three different laser system targeted towards different types of physicians performing laser resurfacing procedures.
Fraxel re:store laser is the core product that was previously known as Fraxel SR1500 laser system.
Fraxel re:fine laser is targeted towards physicians who are not dermatologists or plastic surgeons. This is a very safe laser that provides great results for pigmentation issues and is practically painless.
Fraxel re:pair laser is the newest member in the product family which will be launched later part of 2007. This is a fractional but ablative CO2 laser system that produces long lasting results for deeper indications like deep wrinkles, severe sun damage, acne and surgical scars and vascular dyschromia.
Fraxel laser product family now consists of three different laser system targeted towards different types of physicians performing laser resurfacing procedures.
Fraxel re:store laser is the core product that was previously known as Fraxel SR1500 laser system.
Fraxel re:fine laser is targeted towards physicians who are not dermatologists or plastic surgeons. This is a very safe laser that provides great results for pigmentation issues and is practically painless.
Fraxel re:pair laser is the newest member in the product family which will be launched later part of 2007. This is a fractional but ablative CO2 laser system that produces long lasting results for deeper indications like deep wrinkles, severe sun damage, acne and surgical scars and vascular dyschromia.
15. The density of MTZs, relative to the pulse energy, However, too much aggressiveness can precipitate bulk heating.
In the typical Fraxel laser treatment 15-25% of the total skin surface is effected.
The series is generally 3 – 5 treatments, spaced 2 – 4 weeks apart, depending on what is being treated.
Typically a full face treatment takes 25 – 30 minutes, Neck, Chest and hands require 10 – 15 minutes.
16. re:fine targeted indications Summary 1410nm:
Safe- optimized for superficial treatment at lower energies
Superficial treatment: laser energy concentrated on the epidermis and papillary dermis
Less patient discomfort: reduced fluence due to higher optical absorption
Ideal for treating:
Pigmented lesions
Melasma
Periorbital fine lines
Texture
Tone
6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 16
17. Fraxel re:fine™ laser – Pigmented Lesions 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 17 Patient LR
Patient LR
18. Fraxel restore 1550 nm wavelength – tissue chromophore is water
Delivers thousands microscopic low energy (mJ) pulses – creates Microscopic Thermal Zone (MTZ)
User selectable Pulse Energy determines MTZ depth & width
User selectable Treatment Level determines treatment coverage and aggressiveness
Proper laser use eliminates the possibility of bulk-heating
19. 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 19 Two Main Dials on the Laser Pulse ENERGY (mJ)
4-20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50,
55, 60, 65, 70
energy = MTZ lesion diameter and depth (collagen remodeling)
TREATMENT LEVEL (Area Coverage)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, R1, R2, R3 (5%-48%)
Increased TREATMENT LEVEL = increased inflammation and side-effects (intensity and duration)
20. Same Energy (mJ), Different Treatment Levels 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 20 What we mean by percent coverage. If took all spots and think about them as dimes and quarters you would see your treatment area. The percentage of the pie is the percent coverage.
Average level of treatment = level 6 : 20 – 25% treated
Untreated skin 75 – 80% is untreated containing viable cells to help wound healing process
Size of lesion created in skin during tx level the size of pulse is same but if change Rx level then you can change the density so different treatment levels because more spots in right side then left side.
What we mean by percent coverage. If took all spots and think about them as dimes and quarters you would see your treatment area. The percentage of the pie is the percent coverage.
Average level of treatment = level 6 : 20 – 25% treated
Untreated skin 75 – 80% is untreated containing viable cells to help wound healing process
Size of lesion created in skin during tx level the size of pulse is same but if change Rx level then you can change the density so different treatment levels because more spots in right side then left side.
21. Same Energy, Different Treatment Level 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 21
22. Different Energy, Same Treatment Level 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 22 Now Rx level the same but apply different energy:
One spot has greater diameter then other, treatment level is based on percentage of area treated, tx level same for both of these even though spot size is different
Now Rx level the same but apply different energy:
One spot has greater diameter then other, treatment level is based on percentage of area treated, tx level same for both of these even though spot size is different
23. Different Energy, Same Treatment Level 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 23
24. Fraxel re:storeTM LaserProven Science Necrotic Debris Act as “Melanin Shuttle”
Because the Fraxel® laser does not selectively target tissue, it removes everything in the MTZ, including melanin.
proven to remove dermal extracellular material.
25. Patient Screening: Contraindications
Hx of oral Retinoids (e.g., Accutane) or drugs in a similar class 6 months prior to treatment
Predisposition to keloid formation or excessive scarring
Lesion suspicious for malignancy
Unrealistic patient expectations 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 25 Who are the patients that we shouldn’t be treating..contraindicatrions Similar to other ablative treatments
Keloids= not an approved indication so do not suggest that fraxel treats
Malignancy -> access by derm before treatment (esp. for non derms)
If pt. looking for face lift of Co2 result don’t use laser because false expectations
Who are the patients that we shouldn’t be treating..contraindicatrions Similar to other ablative treatments
Keloids= not an approved indication so do not suggest that fraxel treats
Malignancy -> access by derm before treatment (esp. for non derms)
If pt. looking for face lift of Co2 result don’t use laser because false expectations
26. Active tanning/UV exposure within last two weeks
Active infection: bacterial, viral, fungal
Prophylaxis for oral herpes indicated
Predisposition to hyperpigmentation
Regimen for prophylaxis indicated
Hx of topical retinoids or retinols 2 weeks prior to treatment
Compromised ability to heal
Pregnancy or breast feeding (topical anesthesia)
Be aware that current anticoagulant or medication that can affect coagulation and predispose patient to petechiae
Fillers recommended after series of FLT complete
No studies on cosmetic tattoos 6/27/2012 Confidential and Proprietary to Reliant Technologies, Inc. 26 Wait 2 wks. For sun tanning / UV exposure (let melanocytes settle down)
Why difficulty heal and how does interact with FX tx
History of oral herpes should be on prophylatic tx before hand and don’t treat when outbreak
(some docs tx everyone b/c pt. may not know have cold sores or may lie due to stigma attached)
For hyperpigmentation tendency ask what do you normally do for this? Follow same procedures
Can develop patekeyee (sp?) (sp?) or pupura from pt. on anti coag.
Retinoids/accutane – 6 months reliant recommends a year
Up to physician as to whether to use retinoids (retinoid due promote collagen prod. But on one hand effect hsp but on other hand can assist epidermal regeneration as well as dermal remodeling)
Some don’t discontinue some a week to two weeks before you need to make that decision
Fillers after FLXT because then you know what fraxel did and then you can see if need fillers
Not good idea to fxlt over cosmetic tattoos
Fillers usually mid dermal ? will fxlt break down fillers? Reliant doesn't take position b/c haven’t done studies to say yes or no
Reliant can’t say you can safely treat silicone implants b/c can melt silicone therefore not recommends to use over silicone which isn’t even FDA approved
Wait 2 wks. For sun tanning / UV exposure (let melanocytes settle down)
Why difficulty heal and how does interact with FX tx
History of oral herpes should be on prophylatic tx before hand and don’t treat when outbreak
(some docs tx everyone b/c pt. may not know have cold sores or may lie due to stigma attached)
For hyperpigmentation tendency ask what do you normally do for this? Follow same procedures
Can develop patekeyee (sp?) (sp?) or pupura from pt. on anti coag.
Retinoids/accutane – 6 months reliant recommends a year
Up to physician as to whether to use retinoids (retinoid due promote collagen prod. But on one hand effect hsp but on other hand can assist epidermal regeneration as well as dermal remodeling)
Some don’t discontinue some a week to two weeks before you need to make that decision
Fillers after FLXT because then you know what fraxel did and then you can see if need fillers
Not good idea to fxlt over cosmetic tattoos
Fillers usually mid dermal ? will fxlt break down fillers? Reliant doesn't take position b/c haven’t done studies to say yes or no
Reliant can’t say you can safely treat silicone implants b/c can melt silicone therefore not recommends to use over silicone which isn’t even FDA approved
27. Fraxel re:store® DUAL: Wavelengths
28. 1550 nm vs. 1927nm: Lesion depth
29. 1550 nm vs. 1927nm: Lesion depth
30. Fraxel re:store DUALDemonstration Treatments on Face or Body 1927nm: Superficial Treatment: 10 -15 mJ
0.2mm treatment depth
High coverage setting for significant clearance of unwanted skin pigmentation
Faster pigment clearance
More patient comfort, even at higher coverage
1550nm: Dermal Treatment: 35mJ
1.0 mm treatment depth
Induces collagen renewal, improves tone and texture,
Clears pigmentation
Lower coverage setting for improved patient comfort
Shorter treatment times (40% faster at 1550nm compared to previous re:store)
31. Postoperative care Ice compresses to minimize any discomfort
Sleep on two to three pillows to decrease edema
Application of a board spectrum sunscreen
Some patients may experience mild peeling on the 2nd or 3rd day after the treatment