San Francisco Fraxel Laser doctors

	William Ting, MD Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon 2262 Camino Ramon Suite #200, San Ramon		22 answers
	Daryl K. Hoffman, MD Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon 805 El Camino Real Suite A, Palo Alto		11 answers
	Usha Rajagopal, MD San Francisco Plastic Surgeon 490 Post Street Suite 430 , San Francisco		4 answers
	Steven H. Williams, MD San Francisco Plastic Surgeon 4000 Dublin Blvd Suite 300, Dublin		3 answers
	Michael Kulick, MD San Francisco Plastic Surgeon 450 Sutter St Suite 2620, San Francisco		1 answer

Recent Answers

Is It Total Fraxel That Made My Eyelashes Fall Out? Could Losing My Lower Eyelashes On Both Sides Be from the Center Outward Have Anything to Do with my Having a Total Fraxel? This happened right after the fraxel.

A: Loss of eyelashes after Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing

Unless your laser surgeon accidentally burned the eyelashes, it is exceedingly rare to lose eyelashes after Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing with Fraxel Repair, Total Fx, or Mixto. This is something that I have never come across with several hundred cases of Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing performed.

William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

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

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77% of San Francisco 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
	“Bailing Out After 1 Treatment” I'm 43 years old and am starting to see wrinkles and crepey looking skin on my chest. After having really good results with laser hair removal with little discomfort, and being enticed with a discount for this second procedure, I decided to go for it. I had my first fraxel treatment yesterday evening. I could not believe the pain even after having used the numbing cream!! Every pass of... 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
	“I've Had CO2 Laser Without Swelling,...” I'm curious why this would happen. I had the CO2 about 14 years ago, I remember lots of flaking, oozing, scabbing, etc. with redness. Had my first treatment with Fraxel, and I swelled up like a balloon. Almost couldn't see out of one eye. Looked ridiciulous. Why would Fraxel, covering 20% of the area, cause swelling, but not CO2, which was 100% coverage? 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
	“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
	“Fraxel Did NOT Reduce the Fine...” I had four Fraxel treatments about a year ago. It was expensive, very painful, and a major disappointment. They knew my concern was the fine lines around my mouth and chin, told me it would help tighten the skin there, but it didn't. Actually, you do seem to see a big improvement for a day or two after each treatment, while your face is puffed up, But after 48 hours, the swelling goes down,... 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
	“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