Los Angeles Fraxel Laser doctors

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