New laser treatment offers younger looks

11:25 AM CST on Wednesday, February 16, 2005

By ERIN OCHOA / KVUE News

A new treatment promises to make you look years younger in just 20 minutes.

It's a laser treatment called Fraxel. It has the same benefits of skin resurfacing, but without the risks.

"It basically makes people look five to ten years younger by rejuvenating the skin," says Dr. Gregory Nikolaidis, a cosmetic dermatologist.

A laser causes micro-injuries to the skin but does not peel it off.

Patients may look and feel a little sunburn or swollen.

But the side effects go away in a couple of days, rather than weeks.

There is no risk of infection or loss of pigmentation.

You should see results almost immediately, but doctors recommend about four sessions.

That'll cost you about $3,000.