Chevy Chase Fraxel Laser doctors

Jennifer Parker Porter, MD Jennifer Parker Porter, MD
Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon
8401 Connecticut Ave Suite 107, Chevy Chase
1 answer
Eric Chang, MD Eric Chang, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
8860 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite 206, Columbia
Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD
Chevy Chase Plastic Surgeon
5454 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1710, Chevy Chase
Navin K. Singh, MD Navin K. Singh, MD
Washington DC Plastic Surgeon
5454 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1710, Chevy Chase
Albert F. Fleury Jr., MD Albert F. Fleury Jr., MD
Chevy Chase Plastic Surgeon
5550 Friendship Boulevard Suite 130, Chevy Chase

Recent Answers

TCA Peels Before Fraxel Laser to Get Full Benefit?

I'm considering getting Fraxel on my face. At one clinic I was told that I should get a TCA peel 30% at least 20 peels each a week apart before doing Fraxel or I will not fully benefit from the treatment. Should I get it on my neck as well?  I was informed that since I'm olive-skinned, I may end up getting dark. I'm confused and need some clarification. All I need is eliminating fine wrinkles, spider veins, some discoloration and getting a dewy, glowy complexion. Thank you for your time. 

A: TCA peels not needed as a pretreatment for Fraxel

TCA peels are working in a similar manner as the Fraxel treatment. 20 peels spaced a week apart does not sound possible. Perhaps that is a typo. Typically our patients with olive skin will begin a home skin care regimen prior to having a Fraxel re:pair treatment. Some patients will undergo one or two superficial peels (glycolic) prior to the Fraxel treatment when they plan to have the treatment in a delayed fashion. I would discuss this further with your doctor to clarify the treatment plan.

Jennifer Parker Porter, MD
Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon
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