Laguna Niguel Fraxel Laser doctors

	Lorrie Klein, MD Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon 30201 Golden Lantern Ste B, Laguna Niguel		22 answers
	Lenore Sikorski, MD Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon 25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 280 & 290, Laguna Niguel		9 answers
	David Alessi, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 8670 Wilshire Boulevard. Suite 200, Beverly Hills

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Fraxel Lasers and TCA Peels (Facial) for Middle Easterners/Indians? I'm of Middle Eastern/Indian descent and have light brown skin, and would like to get fraxel treatment or TCA peels to deal with wrinkles under my eyes. But I've heard that these procedures are riskier for people who aren't caucasian, and may discolor (perhaps permanently?) the skin of people with brown skin tone. What is the risk level for these procedures for people who are not white?

A: Fraxel is a safer choice for wrinkle removal in dark skin Fraxel restore and Fraxel repair laser treatments can be excellent procedures to smooth wrinkles, texture and scars in dark skinned individuals. Although there is some risk for hyperpigmentation, it is a much lower risk than with other procedures such as TCA peels. We have found it to be a very safe treatment in our office with a low incidence of increased pigmentation. When this has occurred it was usually in Asian skin, not Middle-Eastern and it was usually temporary. I have not seen loss of color (depigmentation) from Fraxel. I would avoid any peels other than light glycolic peels if you have dark skin.

Lorrie Klein, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

Fraxel Restore Vs Botox for Large Nose Pores I am a 34 year old Asian female. The pores around my nose are very large, much line the skin of an orange..yuck! I clean my pores, but they just appear more visible when "unclogged." Additionally, I'm EXTRA oil after I've unclogged my pores. I've been using tretinoids for years, but doesn't reduce the size of my pores. Please help! What is the most effective and longest lasting procedure for pore reduction, Botox, Fraxel Restore, Juvederm, other lasers, obagi nu-derm, anything?? THANKS!!!

A: Fraxel restore works best to reduce pore size In my experience, utilizing non-ablative Fraxel restore, ablative Fraxel repair, IPL, SmoothBeam, GentleYag, among other laser and light-based devices in my office, non-ablative Fraxel restore and ablative Fraxel repair work the best. Botox and fillers will not affect your pores at all. Skin care products containing retinoids and glycolic acids may temporarily reduce the appearance of pores.

Lorrie Klein, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

Is It Ok to Place Saran Wrap on Top of Topical Anesthetic Pre-Fraxel Re:store? I had the 2nd of 6 Fraxel re:store treatments (4 weeks apart) last week & it was more painful the 2nd time (although the settings 2nd time were slightly lower). For 1st treatment the PA placed Saran wrap over the lidocaine on my face for ~60 minutes & treatment was bearable (last 2 passes were the worst). Before 2nd treatment, same anesthetic (thick layer) for about ~75 minutes but NO Saran wrap & treatment hurt worse. PA said Saran wrap was not usually used-is Saran wrap OK? Thx!

A: Saran wrap over topical anesthetics can be deadly

Do not let anyone wrap your face or body with saran wrap over a topical lidocaine or prilocaine anesthetic. This "occludes" the area which means it concentrates the anesthetic more and increases its penetration into the skin. There have been reported cases of deaths due to this however because sometimes the concentration of lidocaine gets so high it affects your heart and/or nervous system. Small areas are probably safe but an entire face or part of your body (when used for laser hair removal for example) can be dangerous.

Lorrie Klein, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic 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