Lasers stimulate the restoration of your own natural collagen in a way unique to any other treatment. They are the most effective and longest lasting nonsurgical method of treating aging skin. The Affirm laser treatment is a fractional laser treatment that boosts collagen production and tightens the skin. Affirm achieves this with minimal discomfort and recovery time. Affirm laser treatments can reduce the appearance of:

• Large pores
• Wrinkles
• Fine lines
• Acne scars
• Stretch marks
• Lax skin
• Age spots

Affirm is superior to other laser treatments on the market because it utilizes two distinct laser wavelengths that target all layers of damaged skin and stimulate collagen production. On the other hand, competitive technologies fail to stimulate collagen production because they only use one level of heat intensity. Furthermore, Affirm provides better and faster results with less pain and recovery time than other laser treatments.

Affirm laser treatments consist of applying thousands of tiny pixels of laser energy to the skin. The laser treatment creates a micro-thermal treatment zone in the targeted area without affecting surrounding tissue. The procedure stimulates new collagen growth and replaces aging skin tissue with firmer skin.

A topical anesthetic is applied to numb the skin 15 minutes prior to treatment and the SmartCool air cooling system is used during treatment to minimize discomfort. The pain felt during treatment is very mild as a result. One session takes approximately 30 minutes.

For optimal results, three to six treatments spread over the course of three to six months are required. Dr. Mulligan may recommend a skin care regimen tailored to help your get the most out of your laser therapy. An annual maintenance treatment is recommended after the series of treatments is completed.

In the hours following treatment, you should expect to feel a sunburn-like sensation and experience redness and swelling. Other short-term side effects include the skin having a tan and dusky appearance.

About a week within receiving the treatment, you should expect to see the first signs of skin rejuvenation. You won’t see the full results of the treatment until about two months later. Your body will continue to produce new collagen for up to six months after treatment.

The day after you receive affirm laser treatment, you should be able to resume your normal activities. Every day for at least three months after treatment, be sure to apply sunblock of SPF 30 or higher.