Scottsdale Active FX doctors

	Susan Van Dyke, MD Paradise Valley Dermatologist 5206 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley		18 answers
	Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon 3501 North Scottsdale Road Suite 160, Scottsdale		1 answer
	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
	Lawrence Shaw, MD Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon 8913 E. Bell Rd Suite 201, Scottsdale

Recent Answers

Is Active FX Painful? Does is Work to Tighten Under Chin Drooping Skin?

Susan Van Dyke, MD

Paradise Valley Dermatologist

If You Have PermaLip Implants Would Active FX Be a Concern? I have smoker lines around my mouth that I would like to have aggressive treatment on, but, concerned about the silicone implant Permalip that I have. They were implanted over 3 years ago.

A: fractionated CO2 laser is safe after lip injections and solid implants

I have experience with both active fx as well as permalip implants. The lip implants should be well away from the implants if they were positioned properly, which I assume they were. In addition, the implants should be very deep compared with the depth of penetration of the laser.

In summary, you should be very safe. Certainly speak with the physician who inserted your silastic permalip implants prior to any other surgery or laser resurfacing in this area.

Best Wishes,

Dr. Hobgood

Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

I Had Active Fx on my Legs to Remove Brown Spots and It's Taking a Long Time to Heal? Why 6 weeks ago I had spots on my legs and arms and they used deep fx. Don't know what density. I still have spots from the laser. How long should it take to heal? I just started hydroquinone but am worried the summer will pass without me being able to wear shorts. I've had follow up IPL to remove the red and now it's brown. I have another follow up to use IPL on settings to remove brown. I just need to know it will eventually go away.

A: Active Fx and Deep Fx are great for face, not for legs.

CO2 laser resurfacing does not do well when done on the arms and legs. Although I frequently treat the neck and chest I do not venture any farther away from the face. The lower on the body that you go, the longer the area can take to heal and the higher the risk of problems. At this point, patience and good skin care is needed. Eventually the pigmentation will fade.

Susan Van Dyke, MD

Paradise Valley Dermatologist

Active FX for Fine Lines & Scars Improve appearance of wrinkles Call Dr. Van Dyke (480) 630-9729

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	“Optimistic for Younger Eyes-Day 1 -...” I am only 41 years old and have noticed that the area under my eyes has aged over the past year to the point that it was really bothersome. Wanted to get something non-surgical that would have good results and little downtime. Had it done yesterday afternoon. The Aesthetician was very good and there was minimal pain. When she was done, there was lot of redness-sort of like a bad sunburn... more
	“First Active FX Treatment + Touch-up...” I had my first Active FX procedure done at the end of June 2009. I was given medication at the office that knocked me out. I didn't feel much while they were doing the procedure. I had it done at 9am and don't remember much until around 9pm. I slept in a recliner chair the first day and night.I did nothing to my face the first day or night. I got up the next morning and started the... more
	“One Week out from Active FX.....” I am one week out from Active FX and decided to review it because I scoured this site in the weeks leading up to when I had the procedure done for tips and reviews.The procedure was painful, but not so bad that I had to take a break. I did not request the dental blocks although, they were offered to me. I did take painkillers and xanex at the office prior to the procedure. I only had one pass... more