Los Angeles Fraxel Laser doctors

	Michael A. Persky, MD Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon 16311 Ventura Blvd Ste 600, Encino		280 answers
	Grant Stevens, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 4644 Lincoln Blvd #552, Marina Del Rey		21 answers
	Harold J. Kaplan, MD Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon 23211 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 200, Torrance		9 answers
	Raffy Karamanoukian, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 1301 20th St St. Johns Medical Plaza - Suite 240, Santa Monica		4 answers
	Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon 11645 Wilshire Blvd Suite 750, Los Angeles		3 answers
	George Anterasian, MD Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon 2336 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 209 , Santa Monica		2 answers
	Richard W. Fleming, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 416 N Bedford Dr Suite 200, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Glenn Vallecillos, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 436 N. Bedford Drive Suite 105, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Don Mehrabi, MD Beverly Hills Dermatologist 9735 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 421, Beverly Hills		2 answers

Recent Answers

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

Fraxel Dual: Will It Help for Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation? (photo) I have had these post acne red spots on my face for years now and was wondering if Fraxel Dual would be of any help. I tried the V-Beam once and didn't notice any improvement.

A: Cynosure V-Star for Red Scars

Hi Elbert. The V-Star and V-Beam would both be superior for treating red scars like this than the Fraxel. It may take more than one treatment (and maybe a different practitioner) but these lasers are designed to treat vascular (red) lesions and the Fraxel is not. Good luck.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Saw no Improvement with Ultherapy, What Fraxel Laser Should I Use to Tighten Skin Under Eyes? I had an ulthera treatment about 5 months ago. I see no improvement in the firmness of my face. What I do see are slight indentations on my cheeks that I never had before. I feel the fat cells were destroyed in some areas. I still, after 5 months am very tender especially on my chin and neck area. My cheeks have sagged where the treatment left off. They did not treat under my eyes. What frazel laser would you recommend for my face to help tighten under my eyes and smooth and tighten my face?

A: Best Fraxel Treatment to Tighten Skin Under Eyes (and Face, Neck)

Hi Sandra,

Fraxel repair (fractionated CO2) laser is the best Fraxel treatment for crepe, loose skin under the eyes. It can also help tighten crepe` skin of the face and neck as well. Most importantly, choose your treating physician most carefully. Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Laser Resurfacing, Los Angeles Age/sun spots, crow's feet, wrinkles Click to call or ask Dr. Anterasian George Anterasian, MD 1 recommendation and 10 answers View Website

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	“Fraxel Restore - Pigmentation...” I went to a very nice plastic surgeon to see about having my skin tightened. Since I had gone to this doctor before for fillers, I thought nothing of it that the office manager told me by email that I should consider fraxel. When they ran a special months later, I thought I could try it out. This plastic surgeon is the fraxel expert, and answers many questions on this board regarding the laser... more
	“Had SmartSkin Fraxel 11 Days Ago -...” I'm 54 years old and wanted to get rid of the lines around and above my mouth. I've always had peaches and cream skin, but was told to do my entire face so the color would match. I also had my chest and neck done because that was the special the plastic surgeon was running in December. Lidocaine was applied to my face for an hour and I was given something to relax. Let me just say... more
	“So Far, So Good! - Beverly Hills, CA” I wrote a review for another website after my first treatment a month ago. Here it is: This is my first Fraxel treatment and today is my fourth day. So far, so good. The procedure was definitely not painless, so make sure you apply the numbing cream ALL over your face all the way to the hairline and above your lips. My esthetician recommended that I apply another layer 30 minutes... more
	“Very Happy with Fraxel Restore - Los...” My doctor recommended the Fraxel Restore because my skin didn't need anything drastic, just something to help even the tone. Also, I just started getting cystic acne (at my age!) and every time I get a zit, it turns into a scar. So yes, I wanted these new additions to my face to be gone! I was, however, really really concerned about getting Fraxel after reading all of the negative... more
	“Fraxel - Encino, CA” Skin discoloration, age spots, light acne scaring - 1st treatment slight improvement, 2nd treatment people say i look 10 years younger. Just wanted to wake up in the morning without havng to put make-up on before the family woke up. more
	“Fraxel Treatment for Acne Scars” I had fraxel treatment to treat acne scars. I had 2 treatments already and I have seen improvement so far but the scars are still obvious and I would still breakout.I have been hearing good things about the vitalize peel but I'm just wondering if I can go for that after a fraxel treatment? And if so, how soon can I do it after a fraxel? more
	“Fraxel Was Really Painful but Good...” I have had a total of 2 Fraxel treatments. The first time I wasn't prepared for how much it would hurt, and I had to call in sick to work the next day because I looked like a burn victim. The second time I was prepared for redness and the pain so I scheduled the treatment for a Friday. They upped the strength on the second pass and wow was I swollen all weekend! My poor boyfriend had to... more
	“Post-Fraxel Restore Healing for Acne...” I did the treatment to diminish acne scars and improve the texture of my skin. It didn't hurt and I didn't swell, but I seem to be having some issues with the healing process. I had a Fraxel Restore treatment on July 2 of this year. As expected I broke out, but not expected, I remain pink with small points of whitehead acne and small cystic bumps that others on the site have... more
	“Dermaplaning After Fraxel Laser -...” Good so far! Hoping it will only get better in the weeks to come, Painful but not bad. Down time a little longer than the 48 hours but still OK. I had a Fraxel restore treatment on Friday and so far have what seems to be the normal redness/brown skin, white bumps etc. I was thinking of going in this week and having some dermaplaning to help with the exfoliation process. Is... more
	“Fraxel is Not Worth the Pain or Expense” I had 2 fraxel treatments about 3 weeks apart. The second recovery took over a week. It was extraordinarily painful, even during recovery.The worst was that there was no change in my appearance. The dark spots did not disappear and there was no lessening of wrinkles. Not one person ever noticed a difference. more
	“Fraxel, Worked for Me but Semi-bad...” Keeping it short: Did Fraxel after 4 PDTs. It worked great for 1 treatment. removed darkest scars and blended in the rest. Problem: even after doing 4 PDTs previously, i broke out like crazy, creating new scars and making me sad. more
	“Incredible Results! No Pain! -...” What an incredible procedure. I am a 67 year old man and was beginning to feel my age. I had age spots and discoloration on my face. I decided to have this procedure because I was told it would drasticly improve the texture of my face and neck. Started with facial preparations the day before the treatment. The procedure took approximately 45 minutes which I was in... more
	“Destroyed my Skin!” My first Fraxel must have been set at a low setting, and I was happy with the results. The second Fraxel must've been set quite a bit higher, was VERY painful and I swelled up immediately causing me much concern. I thought my skin was going to burst! The second Fraxel destroyed the surface texture and muscle tone under my skin, and I look older than when I went in! When I brought pictures back... more