Fort Worth Fraxel Laser doctors
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Russell W. H. Kridel, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
6655 Travis St. Suite 900, Houston |
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Peter Malouf, DO
Dallas Dermatologist
6117 Berkshire Lane, Dallas |
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Jay Burns, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
9101 North Central Expressway #600, Dallas |
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Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon
1204 5th Avenue, Fort Worth |
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Colin Pero, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
5425 W Spring Creek Pkwy Suite 170, Plano |
Recent Answers
Is my only hope to use an injectable filler for deep wrinkles, or is there a type of laser that can penetrate noticeable creases and lines around my eyes?
When one uses any kind of laser, it, the laser, doesn't automatically know what to do. The doctor doing the procedure has to decide on what settings and how many passes to use. There are many variables in addition to the technical skill involved. The dual Fraxel laser is on the low side for getting wrinkle reduction. Exquisite care must be used to avoid injury to the eye itself when treating wrinkles on the lids. A fractionated CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser is one step up (made by many companies) and then there is the fully ablative CO2 laser, all of which have been shown to be effective; the stronger the laser, the better the results in most cases, but the longer the recovery. The regular Fraxel requires a series of sessions, whereas fractional and full CO2 can be done in one session. Chemical peels can also be done and vary in strength and results depending on the chemicals used, their concentration and the skill of the doctor.
I had Fraxel Re:Store on Friday around 11am so it's alittle over two days now & my skin feels like sandpaper :( I'm still a bit swollen & red. I'm only flaking around my mouth & I have two very tiny pimples <-- really tiny! Oh and there are like tiny brown dots all over (It looks like i have dirt on my face) Is this normal? When will it start to get better? I have to work Tuesday morning & I'm scared to put make-up on even though thery tell you it's ok! Is physicians formula a good make-up?
Savannah
This sounds very typical following this procedure. It is expected to have some swelling due to the heat generated in the deeper tissue, which will ultimately cause some collagen remodeling and hence improvement in your texture. The "brown dots" will likely wash away in the next few days and be replaced with new epidermis.
The small pimples are likely due to the bland emollient you are using and will cycle out in the next couple of weeks.
Hang in there!
Dr. Malouf
