New York Fraxel Laser doctors

Ronald Shelton, MD Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
260 E 66th St, New York
348 answers
Jordana Gilman, MD Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
328 East 75th Street Suite A, New York
39 answers
Joseph A. Eviatar, MD Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon
157 W 19th St, New York
32 answers
David Goldberg, MD David Goldberg, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
115 East 57th St. Suite 710, New York
25 answers
Michele S. Green, MD Michele S. Green, MD
New York Dermatologist
156 East 79th Street Suite 1B, New York
25 answers
Joshua L. Fox, MD Joshua L. Fox, MD
Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon
165 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
10 answers
Lori A. Brightman, MD Lori A. Brightman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
317 East 34th Street 6th & 11th Floors, New York
10 answers
Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
200 Stony Brook Court Suite 2, Newburgh
10 answers
Lawrence Bass, MD Lawrence Bass, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
568 Park Ave, New York
7 answers
Monica Halem, MD Monica Halem, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
16 East 60th Street Suite 300, New York
6 answers
Kari L. Colen, MD Kari L. Colen, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
742 Park Avenue, New York
3 answers
David Colbert, MD David Colbert, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
119 Fifth Ave 4th Floor, New York
3 answers
Joshua Zeichner, MD Joshua Zeichner, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
5 East 98th Street 5th Floor, New York
3 answers
David Shafer, MD David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
10 East 53rd Street 25th Floor, New York
2 answers
Bruce Katz, MD Bruce Katz, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
60 E 56th St Fl 2, New York
2 answers
Cameron Rokhsar, MD Cameron Rokhsar, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
260 E. 66th St., New York
2 answers
Steven Wallach, MD Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
1049 Fifth Ave Suite 2D, New York
2 answers

Recent Answers

Hydroquinone Absolutely Necessary Before Fraxel?

I never had the fraxel treatment before, and I was consulting my dermatologist if I should get some. He said, that before putting me under the procedure he would have to put me on some hydroquinone for at least a month. The problem is, I need the treatment done fast, and therefore I don't really have the time to pre-treat my face. Is it safe enough to get fraxel (probably re:store or re:pair) without applying hydroquinone? How bad does the chance of possible side effects increase? Thank-you.
A: Hydroquinone before Fraxel

The answer to this questions is it depends on what type of skin you have.  If you have lighter skin you can most likely have the Fraxel laser treatment without pretreatment with hydroquinone.  Darker skin types would need at least a month of pretreatment with hydroquinone.  The hydroquinone decreases the chance of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.   Dr. Halem

 

Monica Halem, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
What Does my Skin Need TO Correct Damage After Fraxel re:Stores?

This is one year post a series of 3 Fraxel re:stores. Please let me know what I need to do to correct this damage. Am I still healing? I have been on Obagi Nu Derm for 5 months without the hq. I use LRP Anthelios (european version) sunscreen.
A: fraxel restore for facial rejuvenation

The photographs are not demonstrating clearly the type of damage you have. You should see an experienced laser surgeon such as a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon and have your skin examined closely. Texture, and coloration can be improved at times.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
Lumixyl or Meladerm Prior to Fraxel Restore?

My dermatologist uses Hydroquinone for skin bleaching. I however get irritation when using Hydroquinone. My pigmentation appeared darker after using it (I did use sun screen). I want to use Lumixyl prior to my Fraxel Restore treatment on 21 July. How long before my treatment should I start using Lumixyl and how long after my laser treatment should I start using Lumixyl again? Can Lumixyl have an adverse reaction and trigger pigmentation after my Fraxel ? I am Fitzpatrick skin type 3. Caucasian
A: Elure or Lumixyl can be used as lightening creams before Fraxel laser

There are different preparations of hydroquinone and some have had corticosteroid mixed in both to reduce inflammation from irritation and to decrease pigmentation by its own effect. Both Lumixyl and Elure are non hydroquinone chemicals. They can be used instead or in addition to hydroquinone prior to laser resurfacing to minimize the chance of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Hydroquinone may be more effective but if your skin doesn't tolerate it then it shouldn't be used so that you avoid pigmenting for this reason. Sunscreen is important and your doctor who does the Fraxel laser should tell you what sunscreen to use and when to start.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
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