San Jose Fraxel Laser doctors

	Daryl K. Hoffman, MD Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon 805 El Camino Real Suite A, Palo Alto		11 answers
	Charles K. Lee, MD San Francisco Plastic Surgeon 2250 Hayes St. Ste 508, San Francisco
	Robert M. Lowen, MD Bay Area Plastic Surgeon 305 South Drive Suite 1, Mountain View
	Michael Tomcik, MD San Francisco Dermatologist 101 Park Place Ste 101, San Ramon
	Vishal Banthia, MD San Jose Facial Plastic Surgeon 1510 Fashion Island Blvd Suite 100, San Mateo

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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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	“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
	“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
	“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
	“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