Irvine Fraxel Laser doctors

	Nissan Pilest, MD Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon 16100 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 190, Irvine		49 answers
	Grant Stevens, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 4644 Lincoln Blvd #552, Marina Del Rey		21 answers
	David Alessi, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 8670 Wilshire Boulevard. Suite 200, Beverly Hills
	Norman Ge, MD Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon 16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 201, Irvine
	Jeremiah P. Tao, MD Irvine Oculoplastic Surgeon Gottschalk Medical Plaza 1 Medical Plaza Drive, Irvine

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Hydroquinone Absolutely Necessary Before Fraxel? I never had the fraxel treatment before, and I was consulting my dermatologist if I should get some. He said, that before putting me under the procedure he would have to put me on some hydroquinone for at least a month. The problem is, I need the treatment done fast, and therefore I don't really have the time to pre-treat my face. Is it safe enough to get fraxel (probably re:store or re:pair) without applying hydroquinone? How bad does the chance of possible side effects increase? Thank-you.

A: Skin Brightening Products and Fraxel Treatments.

Skin brightening products are recommended prior to treatments with Fraxel lasers but not absolutely necessary! I would highly recommend at least getting on these products IMMEDIATELY after your laser treatment to help prevent any unnecessary hyperpigmentations that may appear post procedure. The use of sunscreen in addition, is highly recommended after any Fraxel laser.

Hope this helps.

Dr. Grant Stevens Marina Plastic Surgery Associates Marina del Rey, CA The Institute

Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

If Im on Blood Thinner Will It Cause Any Adverse Affects with Fraxel Treatment? If Im on Blood Thinner Will It Cause Any Adverse Affects with Fraxel Treatment?

A: Blood Thinners and Fraxel Restore Treatment

Being on blood thinners and getting treated with a Fraxel Restore should not cause any excess adverse reactions.

I have a lot of confidence that you will really like your end result with this non invasive laser resurfacing.

Dr. Grant Stevens

Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Fraxel for White Spots on Arms and Shoulders? Would Fraxel laser remove the white spots I am getting on my arms and legs and shoulders? What kind of procedure would improve these white spots where there appears to be no more pigment left? I seem to have just as many freckles as I have white spots now that I'm 40. Are these white spots considered age spots too?

A: Treating white spots with Fraxel

Greetings~

If white spots and discoloration are your primary concern then you should definitely have a face to face consult to determine the nature of your white spots prior to treatment. If they are sun damage related (which they may very likely be), the color will unfortunately not come back but you may see some improvement with Fraxel by evening out or lightening the darker skin and spots surrounding the white spots.

Good luck~

Dr. Grant Stevens

Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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	“Love my Fraxels! - Laguna Niguel, CA” My first Fraxel was in March 2009 at the age of 48, and I bought a series of 3 for a discount, and had them nearly 3 months apart. My skin improved each time, not within the first 10 healing days, but defintely after that. After the 3rd, I had beautiful skin. I have had two more since, once each year to update me, on a slightly stronger setting each time, as my skin was obviously able to... more
	“Fraxel Re:store - Laguna Niguel, CA” I am 35 yrs old, with fair skin, freckles and strawberry blond hair (German/Irish background). I decided to get the Fraxel Re:store to help with crows feet and wrinkles around the eyes, and crepey skin/laxity under the eyes. I chose the Fraxel Re:store for the minimal downtime vs the Re:pair (and I thought I would save the stronger Re:pair for when I'm older). I got the "eye... more
	“Day 4 - Orange County, CA” I had theramge the week before so this was a scheduled procedure. The numbing gel worked and best advice, make sure you ask for sun goggles. My face is still warm and swollen, starting to flake and red and blotchy. Luckily my job has flex hours so I can work from home. I'm hoping it gets rid of my sun damage, broken capillaries and blotchy skin tone. I'm very thin skinned with... more
	“Innovative - Highly Competent...” During my initial visit I had Dr. Klein surgically remove a tiny mole on my face. I also inquired about the laser treatment procedures to remove old acne facial scars. Dr. Klein provides the latest in laser technology treatments that are both safe and effective. She has a complete knowledge of the products and services she provides her clients and a customized approach that is designed... more
	“Fraxel Ruined my Skin, Should Be...” A friend and I made appointment for Fraxel to clear some very minor discoloration of the skin and as pre-treatment for minor fine lines in very early stages. My friend had hyperpigmentation from an old chemical peel in her teens, which had left her with mildly blotchy skin in one area of the cheek. After my first treatment, which was excruciatingly p more
	“Fraxel Result - Laguna Niguel, CA” I have had two of four fraxel restore treatments I wanted to reduce some mild acne scarring but mostly wanted to reduce wrinkling and pebbly-type skin on my upper lip. So far I am not seeing a difference of any significance. I had all the typical reactions- red puffiness and the bronzing and peeling afterwards. The acne scars seem slightly better, but not the upper lip wrinkles. more
	“Fraxel...Not Sure if It's Worth It” It has been 1 year since I had 2 (supposed to have 5) treatments of Fraxel. When the skin first peeled off, I was pretty happy with what was underneath. That does change. Even though I lather in sunscreen, and walk around with hat or umbrella. Living in Southern California, there is almost no way to escape some sun exposure, thus I have some new pigmentation problems. Redness, what looks... more
	“Not Worth $4,000 and a Lot of Pain” Not worth it. And don't let them fool you! There is down time. To do a worthwhile treatment, there will be pain and there will be downtime. After one treatment, I broke out in tiny pimples all over my face and couldn't go to work for a week. I was very disappointed! more
	“Fraxel - Loving It!” I had Fraxel done 5 days ago and I'm very pleased. I've read quite a few of the reviews on this website and I'm surprised that more people haven't had as positive an experience as I have, so far. My doctor was awesome. She was very honest about 3 different treatment options, detailing the pros and cons of each and didn't try to sway me one way or another. I decided... more
	“Fraxel Not Worth It.” I had three treatments with Fraxel Re:store at high settings to treat stretch marks, didn't see one ounce of improvement after four months. The treatments was not worth it, and now I am out $3,500. Doctor recommended four treatments in all, but after seeing no results after three, I didn't see the point in wasting more of my money on something that doesn't work. more