Chevy Chase Fraxel Laser doctors

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

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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

Chevy Chase Fraxel Laser reviews

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60% of Chevy Chase reviewers said Fraxel Laser was worth it

	“Took 5 Years off - Washington, DC” Did entire face 3 years ago including eye area. Had brief general anesthesia for pain control at a surgi-center in a major metropolitan area, which probably accounts for the cost. Fraxel does for the skin what no plastic surgeon can do, and I estimate it makes me look about 5 years younger with those skin improvements. I wish I had done my neck and am thinking about repeating the treatment... more
	“Trying Fraxel Dual - Washington” Had fraxel duo on face and neck about an hour ago. I decided to try fraxel on face and neck and probably CO2 on the eyes (total fx). I was surprised, pleasantly, that it wasn't too painful and an hour or so later it doesn't feel that bad - mostly sunburnt and tight. There were definitely some "hot" spots during the treatment around the hairline and temples. The main reason... more
	“Skin is by Far WORSE Than Original...” Hi, I had 4 rounds of Fraxel laser treatments a little over 2 years ago in efforts to help fix mild acne scarring and blemish/discoloration issues. I was initially very excited and pleased after the 4 treatments.. my skin was considerably clearer and smoother. I felt so relieved to finally feel more comfortable in my own skin again for the first time in a long time. My dermatologist also... more
	“1st Treatment of Fraxel Re-store for...” Today I had my first Fraxel re-store treatment and it was amazing! Not as painful as I thought it would be, just some minimal stinging. After the treatment my faced looked and felt like a mild sunburn. Follow post treatment instructions.My physian recommended 4 treatments for skin type, acne scars and sun/age spots. Would I recommend this to a friend, YES! more
	“4 Fraxel Face, Little to No Improvement” I tried four treatments spaced over an 9 week period on the face and found little or no improvement. Waste of money, a year later, no difference. The Fraxel also caused ingrown hairs (male, told to use hemorrhoidal cream) and I browned which went away in about 5 months as I was given a prescription whitening cream. Seriously, for what was advertised and t more
	“Fraxel for African American with...” I had the fraxel laser treatment which didn't seem to work much but it's only been 2 days. I guess it has delayed results. My doctor has also prescribed obagi and retin a. I hope to see improvement. He will do pixel next month.In being a darker toned african american with moderate acne scarring is the pixel right for me? If so, how long will it take for me to see the results and how many... more
	“I Had Fraxel Repair Done 8 Days Ago” I had this done in Norther VA, prices are generally high here. My doc had done about 50 of these types of procedures, I'm 46, at the bottom end of the recommended age range. Fair skin, which I was told has the best results. The procedure itself, with numbing mask, then numbing cream was excrutiatingly painful. It was pretty short though, about 10 minutes. Afterwards, even though it... more
	“Fraxel Laser - Acne Scars and...” Hi, I just got my first fraxel laser treatment done. I am from Pakistan and have light brown skin, the procedure was very tolerable. The staff at this location was very friendly and pleasant. I have tiny brown spray spots all over my skin. I have read on this forum that its normal. I hope this will help with my acne scars and laugh lines on my face, has anyone had good results for acne... more
	“Not As Painful As I Thought” Today is the third day after my first Fraxel re:store. I had mild swelling around the eyes the first full day after. It has now subsided. My face is still a little red and mildly itchy. It feels like it does right before peeling after getting sunburned. I had a hard time sleeping the first night b/c you are supposed to keep your head elevated. The second night was fine. My skin feels a little... more
	“Left a White Spot. Terrible” I had some freckling I wanted to get rid of. That was it! Other than that nothing was wrong with my face. My dermatologist recommended this procedure even though I had no acne scarring or wrinkles. I was in my late 20s. Well after my 2nd treatment I noticed no results with the freckling. After I went in for the 3rd treatment, I got another nurse doing the procedure. I explained to her that I... more
	“Not Sure About Fraxel” Just had my 4th Fraxel treatment yesterday - she "used" 35 strength- said i only needed one more and she would do 50. I am so swollen and red (next day). My biggest concern is this: I noticed scars and lines coming back between 3rd and 4th treatment (6 weeks) - now wondering if Fraxel is temporary? Not good at this price! Any advice? more