Long Island Active FX doctors

	James C. Marotta, MD Long Island Facial Plastic Surgeon 267 East Main St Suite B5, Smithtown		2 answers
	Felix Kuo, MD Long Island Dermatologist 775 Park Avenue Suite 145, Huntington		2 answers
	Joshua L. Fox, MD Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon 165 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
	Alfred Sofer, MD Fairfield Plastic Surgeon 33 Miller Street, Fairfield

Recent Answers

Is Active FX or Deep FX Easier on the Skin Compared to CO2? I've had CO2 laser in 2001. My results from the first laser were good, other than a line of demarcation around the edge of my face. It was a really terrible experience to go through. Is Deep FX/Active FX easy in comparison?

A: Active Fx and Deep Fx Quicker Recovery than traditional CO2 Laser

Active Fx and Deep Fx are fractional ablative CO2 lasers. The fractional nature means that microislands of skin are left untreated to heal the treated areas faster. The healing time and the duration of redness is much less than with older CO2 lasers. The recovery time depends on a number of variables including how much of the active and deep and what particular settings you're being treated with. 5 days is the quickest time to make up with the longest time being 10 days.

James C. Marotta, MD

Long Island Facial Plastic Surgeon

Deep FX Laser Followed by Active FX to Face and Neck. How Much Pain Will I be in? I am having deep FX followed by Active FX to my face and neck by the esthetician. How much pain will I have during and after? Is this safe to have done by the nurse esthetician?

A: How much pain after Active or Deep Fx

Patients generally experience a burning sensation in the area treated with the laser for 1 to 2 hours which feels somewhat like a sunburn. This can be soothed with ice. Following this period there is little to no pain. The active and deep FX are ablative fractional lasers which should only be used by a qualified physician with knowledge of lasers.

James C. Marotta, MD

Long Island Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is One Week Enough Time to Recover from Active FX? I am scheduled for the ActiveFX this Tuesday. I am 50 years old and looking to smooth fine lines around my eyes and mouth area.

I plan on taking 6 days off from work to recover. Realistically, is this enough time to recover? I really do not want anyone to know I had this procedure done. Please advise. Thank you.

A: Active FX on the face usually heals by day 7

Depending on how aggessive the Active FX settings are and how many passes are done, treatment of the face usually heals by day 5-7. Once the skin heals, you can start wearing makeup. Your face, however, will be pink. It typically takes 1-2 months for this redness to fade. The fairer you are, the longer it takes. I think your family and friends will know you had something done - but it's worth it because you want the results to be natural and noticeable.

Felix Kuo, MD

Long Island Dermatologist