La Jolla Fraxel Repair doctors

	William Groff, DO San Diego Dermatologist 9339 Genesee Ave Suite 300, San Diego		21 answers
	Robert B. Pollack, MD La Jolla Plastic Surgeon 4510 Executive Drive Suite 105, La Jolla		1 answer
	Johan E. Brahme, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 130 Ximed Building, La Jolla
	Kimberly Butterwick, MD San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon 9339 Genesee Avenue Suite 125, San Diego
	Richard Fitzpatrick, MD San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon 9339 Genesee Ave Suite 300, San Diego

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Can Faxel Repair Help with Hooded Eyelids and Give Them a Lift?

William Groff, DO

San Diego Dermatologist

Fraxel CO2 for Facial Pigmented Areas and Broken Capillaries I am 55 years old and am considering Fraxel CO2. I have pigmentation areas, moderate to fine wrinkles and broken capillaries from rosecea. My question: Will this procedure work for both the pigmented areas and the broken capillaries?
I also have some loose skin under the eyes and look tired. My opthalmologist wants me to wait before having a bleparoplasty till my ocular rosecea gets under better control. I have time scheduled off work in June and would like the idea of one treatment. Will this help with the loose skin under my eyes as well? Thanks.

A: A combination of lasers in one session will work best

Using just the fraxel repair alone will not give you the best results. I would recommend using the Fraxel repair to tighten the eyelid skin, and improve all-around texture and wrinkles. I would use a separate laser to address the pigment (q-switched alex), and the vbeam perfecta to address your rosacea and capillaries. These can all be used in the same treatment session. I have posted some before and after photos of some of my patients on Realself so you can see some examples. Let me know if you have any other questions. Best, Dr. Groff

William Groff, DO

San Diego Dermatologist

Will Fraxel Repair Help with Scars Left After CO2 and Fraxel Restore? About 15 years ago, I had a CO2 Laser resurfacing done for acne scars that left me with redness, hypopigmentation, and hypertropic scars especially on my chin.
I recently had two Fraxel Restore treatments that gave very minimal improvement in texture and my doctor is now suggesting switching to Fraxel Repair for the more severe scarring although initially he had said he was more confident about the Restore so I would love some additional thoughts about this. Thanks for your time.

A: Fraxel Repair for scarring and hypopigmentation

Fraxel restore and repair are the best lasers I have seen for improving scarring and pigmentary issues. It is reasonable to try the repair since the restore hasn't done much, although you reallly didn't do enough treatments to know for sure whether it will work or not. We combine a topical agent with our Fraxel repair treatments to help repigment the skin. I would also consider using the Vbeam perfecta during the treatment sessions (to treat redness).

Take care,

Dr. Groff

William Groff, DO

San Diego Dermatologist

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	“Amazing Results - San Diego, CA” About 2 years ago I went to Dr. F, looking for treatment to get rid of freckles, sun spots, pigmentation and overall skin tone and texture. He suggested a Mini Fraxel Repair, at low settings, everything went smooth, my skin improved 90% and still is looking great!! I would do it again in a minute, but my skin is still looking great. Dr. F and his team are the best more
	“CO2 Face and Fraxel Neck... - San...” My husband and I had the best week! We went in together and had our face treated with CO2 and Fraxel on our neck. Of course we were swollen and frightening for the first week, but it was fun. We were given Demerol, but not put out so the shots in my face were pretty uncomfortable. I didn't even feel the actual surgery. My husband didn't feel the shots but thought the surgery itself was... more
	“Don't Let a Board Certification,...” I did this for subtle acne scars and even more subtle pigmentation. I now live with problems one thousand times worse than what I had before the laser and sadly, thin skin and scars are permanent. This laser has aged me ten yrs. I was perfectly healthy and now have been diagnosed with 3 physical and skin health issues that I'm told were "triggered by the stress and burns I endured... more
	“Post Fraxel Re:pair - San Diego” I went in to the office in which by the way they are they most friendly group of people. They take very good care of you, they pamper you. They put numbing cream on my face for almost an hour, then started an IV which put in in a twilight sleep(because I was having very aggressive procedure for deep acne scars), gave me many like 12-15 shots in my face (only felt a couple not bad), then they... more
	“Fraxel Repair Nightmare - San Diego, CA” I am two weeks out from a fraxel repair and the recovery has been nothing short of a nightmare. I have scars forming around my eyes and my face is still so red that someone asked my if I was having an allergic reaction. My skin is so sensitive that when I plucked an eyebrow hair it left a bruise. I have laser track marks all over my face and my skin is so dry that I wake up at night to put... more
	“Fraxel Re:Pair for Acne Scarring...” One month ago I had Fraxel Re:Pair on my forehead to treat acne scarring. I had terrible acne growing up and it was a really negative experience for me. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. It was traumatic. Accutane cleared up the acne but scars remained on my forehead and that is where the Re:Pair was done. I definitely see an improvement in my scars. The Re:Pair (a C02 laser) created... more
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	“Just Starting Recovery” Today is Saturday 12/20. I had lipo to hips and Fraxel and CO2 done to my face under general anesthesia, Thursday 12/18. Woke up in the recovery room without much of any pain. Was shocked to see my face. My eyes were swollen and face red and bruised. Overnight, I swole up even more, but still not in pain. At my post-op visit I told my doctor that I felt like the upper half of my face... more
	“Ouch...don't Do It!” I had i done and it hurt sooo much. You should be put to sleep for that type of treatment! I was told that it wouldn't be that painful! There is a lot of hype about Fraxel but I had very little results from the Repair that I had done and I was red for almost three weeks. I was disapointed that it didn't work on pigment, my Doctor says that Fraxel is working on another "new" hand... more
	“Amazing” I had my Fraxel Re:pair Co2 laser on 11/21. I had absolutely no pain during the procedure and after. I was given Valium and Demerol before and nerve blocks. The 1st 72 hours were the most horrifying experience. My face swelled up on day 3 to the point I had to call the doctor cause I thought I was having an allergic reaction. I am on day 8 and I can't believe how great my skin looks. I... more
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