Palo Alto Fraxel Laser doctors

	Daryl K. Hoffman, MD Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon 805 El Camino Real Suite A, Palo Alto		11 answers
	Shahin Fazilat, MD Mountain View Plastic Surgeon 515 South Drive Suite 25, Mountain View
	Robert M. Lowen, MD Bay Area Plastic Surgeon 305 South Drive Suite 1, Mountain View
	Sam Most, MD Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon 801 Welch Road, Stanford
	Jodie Bogomilsky, MD Palo Alto Dermatologist 888 Oak Grove Avenue Suite 8, Menlo Park

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Can Fraxel Cause Digestive Problems?

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD

Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

Fraxel Side Effects what Fraxel side effects are most common?

A: Fraxel is a very safe treatment

Fraxel laser treatments are very safe. I don't know which treatment you are considering. Fraxel is a brand name of fractionated laser treatments. There are both ablative and non-ablative treatments meaning that some ablate (burn off) the outer layer of skin and some don't. Restore is Fraxel's non-ablative treatment and Repair is their ablative laser.

So, what can go wrong? Burns are extremely rare in experienced hands. Special care must be taken in dark skinned individuals to reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation. Individuals who get cold sores should take preventative medicine. The doctor can prescibe this.

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD

Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

Is Fraxel Laser Safe for Dry Skin? My skin has undergone several sessions of peeling both Chemical and yellow. My kin is very dry and a bit sensitive after the long treatment. But I still have acne and chickenpox scars which are in fact very annoying they are mainly on the forehead and temporal areas. Is Fraxel safe for over dry skin? And are there some areas of the face resistant to it?

A: Fraxel is safe for dry skin

Fraxel is safe for dry skin. Your doctor can recommend a skin care program to prepare your skin for the treatments. Depending on the color of your skin that may also involve a lightening agent to prevent pigmentation

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD

Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

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79% of Palo Alto reviewers said Fraxel Laser was worth it

	“Definitely Worth It - Wearing Way...” I decided to do Fraxel for both sun damage and skin tone. I am 45, fair-skinned, freckled and have lived in California my entire life. Over the years I have noticed that it was taking more and more foundation to even out my skin. I had brown patches as well as freckles and was starting to get some wrinkles. I should also mention that I have rosacea. I did the Fraxel on a Tuesday morning... more
	“Fraxel Works on Wrinkles - Atherton, CA” I have had 3 treatments of the repair. I notice the lines around my eyes go away for many months. They do come back. The texture has improved. I recommend this treatment. My doctor does not spend much time for the procedure and the areas do not seem even, but I trust that I will not have a bad result with him. I am sure results differ with each practitioner. more
	“Great Results with Fraxel Restore So...” I am a chinese male, 32yo, generally light-tanned looking skin, and at the cusp between Fitzpatrick III and IV. I have a few medium/deep scars and many shallow ones, but I think that the residual light red color of the scars make them more noticeable. I have "just" had my 3rd Fraxel restore ($600/treatment for the first 3. $450 each treatment after the 3rd) for acne scars and so... more
	“Great for Hyperpigmentation if a Bit...” I'm rather shocked to see so many negative experiences with Fraxel described here. I wonder if the problem is with the practitioners, not with the technology. I have had several Fraxel treatments over the past 2 years and the results have been very good. I also haven't expected any miracles. Basically I wanted to get rid of spots and tighten up my face a bit. Fraxel has been very... more
	“Fraxel Dual Restore- HUGE MISTAKE!!!” I went to the best doctor I could find. He is one of the first to use and helped develop the Fraxel Dual. He perscribed me antibiotics so I did not break out in Acne. He gave me the Clinique Medical line to use before and after the procedure. I too researched the procedure online. I did not find any information regarding the risks. Unless you know to specifically look for this information, you... more
	“2nd Treatment, Worried About Using...” Hi, I had my first fraxel 3 months ago and my doctor recommended me to use obagi right after treatment and I am still using that product. But it's really hurt, specially when I use vitamin c on my face. Have anyone used it? If not what did you put on your face after fraxel? It is really painful and still can see the redness when Iuse it every night.I have my 2nd treatment tomorrow but I am more
	“Brown Spots After Fraxel on Asian Skin” I'm 40 years old Asian. I had light brown spots on the side of eyes and a skin laser spa recommended for a fraxel treatment to improve the melasma and big pores on my nose/face.One treatment on Fraxel left me with a sunglass mark. The fraxel left me with even darker sports all around eyes and no improvement on my pores. My skin looks the worst ever.I'm an Asian with yellow tone skin. Perhaps... more
	“One Year After 5 Fraxel Treatments” My doctor recommended 5 treatments for acne scarring. I would definitely say that it evened out the color on my face and my skin feels smoother. I was disappointed that it didn't quite live up to its promise and my doctor offerred to do another one for free (I am thinking of going back for it). I am in my mid-30's and Asian. You have to decide whether it's worth the money because all the... more
	“Very Good Results with 2 Fraxel...” I had my second Fraxel treatment 6 weeks ago. So far i am very happy with the results. I had some mild acne scars and fine lines around my eyes and mouth. After the first treatment i saw a dramatic difference in the appearance of my skin. Scars faded 80% and are barely visible now. The skin is smooth and looks healthy. All i am wearning during the day is sunscreen and some mineral powder... more
	“Acne Scarring Improved” I had a series of six full face fraxel treatments about a year ago with the Fraxel 1 machine. I had mild (tiny but deep) ice pick scarring from acne on my nose and cheeks. At 46, the additive effect of sun damage (bigger pores, a little pigmentation, and thicker skin) and the existing scarring was really starting to look noticeable, even with makeup. Each session was 6 passes and I would... more
	“Zero Result, Cost $5000, a Week of...” I had two deep lines right underneath my eyes, lots of fine lines below those deep lines when I smiled and some acne scars on forehead and cheeks. I was recommended a series of 4 Fraxels for $3800. I was told there would be minimal pain and I could go right back to work the same day after procedure. Both of them turned out to be very untrue. First time, it hurt like hell. I had to bite on... more
	“Very Happy With Fraxel” I had my first fraxel treatment 9 days ago. I am 43 (for a few more days anyways) and was looking for improvement to a slight-to-medium acne scar on one cheek, pore-size improvement, and overall rejuvenation to my skin smoothness. I am very pleased with the results. While the scar remains, it is definitely diminished. My skin looks and feels smoother. While a more casual acquaintance would not... more
	“Fraxel Worth Every Penny but You...” I want to tell you that Fraxel does hurt..get a friend to drive you and take a pain pill or anti anxiety pill that your dr gives you.. It was worth it.. I think if you have severe acne you need to have them filled with a filler after your treatments.. it can reduce the scars but the pits need to be filled and you will look great. No pain no gain..it is expensive and the machine is... more
	“So Far, So Good” I am doing Fraxel to finally get rid of the acne scars that I have on my face. I have very even skin tone but many shallow, barely visible acne scars, and then three areas of pretty deep acne scarring (only visible if the light hits my face to show them. Of course very visible to me at all times!). My dermatologist has recommended a series of six Fraxel treatments. I had my second Fraxel... more
	“Fraxel: So Far, So Good, After One...” I started seeing a new dermatologist about four months ago and in general, she is amazing and made such a difference with my skin. I had my first of 3 or 4 Fraxel treatments about 2 weeks ago and am already receiving compliments on my skin. (I'm doing it for acne scarring and melasma/sun damage). Here's how my Dr. does it: I received an anti-viral Rx to start the day of my treatment to... more