Would you like to get your complexion looking brighter and healthier? ActiveFX™ skin resurfacing is an ablative carbon dioxide laser treatment by Lumenis® that can help you achieve your aesthetic goals. ActiveFX™ uses fractional technology to restore the health and beauty of your skin, so that you can proudly show off your rejuvenated appearance.

What is ActiveFX™ CO₂ Laser Skin Resurfacing?

ActiveFX™ resurfacing is a fractional CO₂ (carbon dioxide) laser light treatment that tightens and rejuvenates the skin on the face and neck. It is widely used by dermatologists to improve skin tone and texture, as well as to firm and tighten loose skin.  

The CO₂ laser is considered one of the most effective skin rejuvenation options because it addresses multiple skin concerns, and produces dramatic results.

ActiveFX™ treats the signs of aging, but it can also improve your complexion by correcting skin issues such as acne scars, dark spots, large pores, and other irregularities on the face and neck. Click here to learn more about Lumenis® ActiveFX™ on the manufacturer’s website.

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“Enhanced” ActiveFX™

The enhanced ActiveFX™ resurfacing treatment provides superior results to those achieved with the standard ActiveFX™ laser.  The treatment was developed by Dr. Robert Langdon of The Langdon Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery in Guilford, CT. Only one treatment is required with the enhanced ActiveFX™ resurfacing, in order to gain maximum results.

Dr. Langdon enhances the ActiveFX™ laser, by adjusting the rate at which the scanner delivers CO₂ energy to the skin. Increasing the power settings allows more heat to be delivered to the dermal layer of the skin, and the skin tightening is therefore more dramatic.

How It Works

When performing fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing, a topical anesthetic is applied at the start of the procedure to minimize any discomfort. The laser penetrates down to the dermal layer where the collagen fibers are, and as it heats up the layers, new collagen forms over the following months. The new collagen improves the elasticity of the skin, and also strengthens the underlying structures.

The fractional laser targets 80% of the skin, and the remaining 20% is left untreated. The laser creates microscopic holes in the skin, which are surrounded by regions that are not damaged. These areas help to accelerate healing time, so recovery takes place at a much faster rate when compared to ablative lasers that treat the entire surface area of the skin during treatment.

Specifications Chart for UltraPulse®, DeepFX™, ActiveFX™ & TotalFX™ by Lumenis®

Source: Lumenis® UltraPulse® Brochure

How ActiveFX™ Helps Your Complexion

• Eliminates old, sun damaged skin. When old skin cells hang around on the surface, they make your complexion dull and lifeless, and this tends to make you appear older than you are. Enhanced ActiveFX™ causes new skin cells and extra collagen to spring up, so your complexion looks radiant and refreshed, and you look younger as well
• Improves skin tone and texture. Only a fraction of the skin is removed during Active FX skin resurfacing treatment, and as the skin regenerates your complexion will look vibrant and more radiant.
  
• Reduces wrinkles and acne scars. The stimulation that occurs in the dermal layer of the skin encourages new skin cells to develop. The new skin is smooth and unblemished.
  
• It’s customizable. ActiveFX™ skin resurfacing can be customized to deal with your specific skin concerns.
• Results are long term.  Since ActiveFX™ stimulates collagen production, skin rejuvenation continues for several months after treatment.

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What to Expect

Enhanced ActiveFX™ resurfacing is a gentle treatment that is not harsh on the skin. There is very little discomfort during treatment, and downtime is minimal.

Are you a Good Candidate?

If you have uneven skin tone, wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and your skin looks dull and tired, you may be a good candidate for ActiveFX™ laser skin resurfacing.

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ActiveFX™ Skin Resurfacing in Guilford, CT

ActiveFX™ skin resurfacing is a safe, effective procedure that gives fantastic results. If you want your complexion to look refreshed and revitalized for your age, contact the The Langdon Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery, and learn more about the enhanced ActiveFX™ resurfacing treatment and set up a consultation with board certified cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Robert Langdon.

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Robert Langdon, MD

Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon at The Langdon Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery

Robert Langdon, MD is a dermatologic surgeon who is at the forefront of cosmetic surgery. He is an innovator of improved cosmetic surgical methods and frequently shares his techniques with fellow surgeons at national and international medical meetings.

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Robert Langdon, MD specializes in laser and cosmetic surgery. He is board certified in Dermatology and in Cosmetic Surgery. His practice is in Guilford, CT.

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