How does Palomar Skin Tightening work?

The Palomar LuxDeepIR FractionalInfrared Handpiece delivers infrared light by fractional beams deep into the dermis, stimulating the body’s natural healing response. This allows for the creation of new tissue, reducing the appearance of skin laxity on the face, neck, and abdomen. The result: a tighter skin appearance.

What makes these treatments different from others?

Rather than using one large beam to deliver infrared light into the skin, the LuxDeepIR uses the “Fractional” approach: delivering an array of small beams. The beams create heated columns

in the dermis, which are surrounded by an unaffected area. The unaffected tissue promotes faster healing.

Are these treatments safe? Are they painful?

The LuxDeepIR Fractional method is much safer and more comfortable than the bulk heating approach of

many other systems because it leaves a portion of the skin unaffected by the light pulses. The LuxDeepIR also uses 3-stage cooling. It cools the skin before, during, and after each light pulse, so you

feel little discomfort during treatment.

What should I expect after treatment?

You may experience lingering warmth, tightness, or redness in the treated area, which fades within

a few hours of treatment. Because a portion of the skin is unaffected by the light pulses, there is a

quick healing process. Generally, you can receive a treatment and go back to work or to other

activities without any recovery time. A series of treatments at 4–6 week intervals may be

required to achieve the desired result of tighter skin in the face, arms, abdomen, and other areas.

Your treatment provider will be able to give you more information about LuxDeepIR treatment and

expected results.