Scottsdale Deep FX doctors
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Susan Van Dyke, MD
Paradise Valley Dermatologist
5206 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley |
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Paul K. Holden, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
9522 E. San Salvador Dr. Suite 301, Scottsdale |
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Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
3501 North Scottsdale Road Suite 160, Scottsdale |
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Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
9250 N 3rd Street Suite 1003, Phoenix |
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Lawrence Shaw, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
8913 E. Bell Rd Suite 201, Scottsdale |
Recent Answers
Over the past year I had one Total FX treatment and two Deep FX. I've noticed about 50% improvement of the acne scars, but would like better results. The doctor who performed the procedure did a good job, but may be he didn't go deep enough, as the results weren't as dramatic as I expected after 3 expensive treatments with 5-6 days of downtime each. The pictures are 6 months after my last treatment. Should I try a different laser or a different doctor? Thank you.
Every time you do Deep Fx you can expect some improvement. Every time there is a stimulation of collagen that helps to smooth our scars. There is a point of diminishing returns, however. Perfect skin is probably an unrealistic goal. Focus on the improvement !
I was surprized to hear this info, Dr said it can cause an out break on lips. I never heard of this and never had a cold sore in my 51yrs.
Although it is rare for someone who had never had a cold sore to actually have an outbreak after laser treatment, it is possible. Some estimates are between 5-10% of people who have never had a herpetic outbreak to their knowledge will have one with an intense laser treatment or sunburn. These things don't "cause" herpes, they just activate dormant virus.
The problem is not the risk of a cold sore, it is that if you treat the face with a laser and you develop the outbreak, it can and will spread to all the laser treated areas. Although it does not usually cause long-term problems, it is extremely unpleasant and will prolong the recovery process. In addition, it is traumatic to both patient and doctor. In extreme cases, this can spread to the eye and threaten sight in one or both eyes.
For this reason, I encourage every patient undergoing facial laser resurfacing to take antiviral medications for 5-7 days starting immediately before treatment.
Don't be offended at this, it is just a precaution to prevent a very unpleasant, albeit unlikely, occurrence.
All the best!
I've Had Combo FX 5 Days Ago. After 7 Days if the Crust is Off, Am I Healed? Can I then Begin Using Makeup?
I see my Active Fx, Deep Fx patients at day 2, day 5 and day 8. On day 8 we do a hydrating treatment that revitalizes the healing skin. 90% of patients are given the go ahead to wear make up at that time. I always see my patients because in 10% of people it may be prudent to wait another day or two before returning to makeup.
