Phoenix Fraxel Laser doctors

	Susan Van Dyke, MD Paradise Valley Dermatologist 5206 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley		12 answers
	Amir M. Karam, MD San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon 4765 Carmel Mountain Road 201, San Diego		1 answer
	Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon 3501 North Scottsdale Road Suite 160, Scottsdale
	Paul K. Holden, MD Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon 9522 E. San Salvador Dr. Suite 301, Scottsdale
	Remus Repta, MD Phoenix Plastic Surgeon 9250 N 3rd Street Suite 1003, Phoenix

Recent Answers

1 Month Post Eyelid Surgery: Is it Safe to Now Have Fraxel Around my Eyes?

Susan Van Dyke, MD

Paradise Valley Dermatologist

I Have Done Tca Peel 5 Sessions 3 More Are Remaining I Didnt See Much Improvement Shall I Go in for Fraxel Laser is It Safe

Amir M. Karam, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Why Don't Multiple Fraxel Treatments Destroy New Collagen? I am having a series of 4 Fraxel treatments. I understand Fraxel Restore treats 20% of the skin, then there is aprox 1 month healing time between treatments. Why doesn't the second treatment destroy the progress made on the first treatment since the laser is passing over the same area? How does the laser "know" which area has not been treated?

A: Fraxel stimulates new collagen growth.

Good question! Fraxel Restore is non ablative, that means it does not "vaporize" tissue. It does however generate heat in the collagen layer that causes denaturization or collagen shrinkage. This alteration in the extisting collagen stimulates fibroblasts to generate more collagen over weeks and many months after treatment. The continuous fibroblast stimulation with repeat treatments generates far more collagen than is denatured. So, clinically the overall effect is more collagen. Really, it works, patients see the improvement.

Susan Van Dyke, MD

Paradise Valley Dermatologist

Phoenix Fraxel Laser Expert Achieve natural-looking results Call Dr. Hobgood (480) 467-3918 Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD 2 recommendations and 74 answers View Website

Fraxel re:store DUAL Treatments Non-invasive laser resurfacing Consult Dr. Van Dyke (480) 630-9729

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	“Fraxel on Stretch Marks and Tummy...” I had fraxel done yesterday on stretch marks and tummy tuck scar. I will keep you posted in the next couple weeks. I hope I'm able to give good news. 9/13/11 My scars were pink for 2 days. Today is the 3rd day and my skin is back to normal. I have noticed smoother skin and one stretch mark has a little more darkness to it. But definitely smoother. This is only the first treatment... more
	“Fraxel is Worth It” I listed $400 as amount spent, but it's $400 per treatment.I've had several rounds of treatments over the past 4 years. Right when Fraxel came out, I had 4 treatments. Two years later, I had a refresher course of 2, and I am getting ready to have another round of 2 or 3 this month. Fraxel is painful, but my doc gives me Vicodin & Xanax right b more
	“Fraxel for Serious Pigmentation and...” I am an over-50 female who has serious pigmentation, and uneven skin texture/tones. I had my 2nd fraxel (restore) and am really content with the process to date. I will probably get at least a 3rd fraxel, or even a 4th (depending on what my doctor says). The most important things to know BEFORE you get your Fraxel: 1. Do your research as WHO is really going to perform your Fraxel. I... more
	“Fraxel Restore” I have been thinking about doing the fraxel laser for years. Finally, after much thought and a price drop, I decided to go for it. I am 43 with slight melasma from the sun and wrinkles starting to form around and under my eyes. My first treatment was a week ago. I was really scared after reading the reviews on this website. My procedure was a piece of cake. The numbing cream really did... more
	“Fraxel Laser Amazing So Far” I'm 22, and have had severe acne scars on my cheeks since I was 18. I have tried everything most dermatologists and estheticians had to offer (except the SERIOUS chemical peels), nothing seemed to really work... until the Fraxel laser. I went to my dermatologist one day and it just happened to be the day they received their in-office Fraxel laser. I swear it was fate, so I decided to give it... more
	“To Soon to Tell” I just had my first Fraxel treatment Friday 2/8/08 to remove sun/age spots. I am 38 years young and am just starting to see the effects of aging. From 1-10 the pain was about an 8. I highly recommend taking a pain killer along with the numbing cream. Today I am slightly red with minimal swelling. I intend to ice and take arnica. I also purchased Ceramide cream to help moistureise and heal.... more