Beverly Hills Active FX doctors

Glenn Vallecillos, MD Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
436 N. Bedford Drive Suite 105, Beverly Hills
5 answers
Arnold W. Klein, MD Arnold W. Klein, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
9415 Brighton Way M110, Beverly Hills
1 answer
Ritu Chopra, MD Ritu Chopra, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
465 N. Roxbury Drive Suite 1001, Beverly Hills
1 answer
Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
421 N. Rodeo Dr 2nd Floor Terrace Level, Beverly Hills
1 answer
Ilya Reyter, MD Ilya Reyter, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist
436 North Bedford Dr Suite 207, Beverly Hills
1 answer

Recent Answers

Will One Active FX Treatment Reduce the Risk of Future Skin Cancer on my Face?

I had a basel cell skin cancer removed from my back last summer and my dermatologist told me that Active FX would reduce the possibility of getting a similar skincancer on my face. In all the literature I've read about Active FX, I haven't seen this benefit mentioned. I'm 50 and fair-skinned.

A: Active FX Laser helps prevent skin cancer.

When you think about it, it only makes sense.  The skin on your face most that is likely to go through the mutation from pre-cancer to cancer is on the surface.  Therefore, any resurfacing therapy is likely to reduce the risk and "nuke" the skin that is about to go through cancerous change.  This is based mostly on anecdotal evidence, rather than large double blind studies.  It's a hard thing to study because skin cancer takes years and decades to occur.  I would not hold it out as "cancer prevention", but if you are having resurfacing for cosmetic reasons, it's an added bonus to know you are possibly avoiding skin cancer.

Ritu Chopra, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
Active FX 6 Days Ago and my Face is Dark Red, with Dark Red Lines, I'm Terrified!

I saw my doctor on day 3; my neck is healing nicely, but my face is really scaring me. He gave me Locoid Lipocream and Prednisone, 3 days later and I'm still dark red, with dark red lines, and the skin around my eyes looks like it's blistering! I'm terrified!

A: Active F/X---I refuse to use it due to scarring

The Active F/X is made by Lumenis. After 3 patients developed scarring from this device I refuse

to use it.Remember Lumenis employed unlicensed foreign doctors to promote and demontrate their devices.

 As Gary Lask said a CO2 laser is aCO2 is a CO2 laser. I would stay from  this device

Arnold W. Klein, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
Active FX Before and After Photos I'm thinking of getting Active FX for some fine lines and sun damage, and I'm trying to look at before and after pictures to get a sense of what I can expect and also to help me pick a doctor. What should I be looking for in the photos? It seems like a lot of the changes are going to be subtle - should I try to meet a patient in person, as well?
A: Results from Active FX laser treatment

Thanks for the question.

Results will vary from patient to patient and are dependent on several factors including the intensity of treatment, your baseline skin condition, and skincare regime. I recommend going to the Lumenis site and reviewing their before and afters to get a sense of what you can expect. Additionally, you may want to consult with your clinician to discuss expected outcomes, and likely results.

Warmest Regards,

Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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