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How Long After Fraxel Restore Can I Get a TCA Chemical Peel?

I just had my first fraxel restore. I was slighly red and swollen for a day or two but that was it. I was expecting to see more. My goal is to...

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When Getting Fraxel and a Mini Facelift, Which Would You Suggest Doing First?

Hi Docs! You were so great in answering my previous questions. Now I am also considereing getting a "mini" facelift, as well as doing a...

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Sun Exposure After Fraxel Laser Treatment

I had one fraxel treatment about 3 weeks ago. I am leaving for vaction in two weeks, and I am concerned about sun exposure. How long should i wait...

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Periorbital Wrinkles (Below Eyes) Treatment Options: Fraxel, Chemical Peels/TCA, Botox, Other?

I'm a male, 31, who suddenly developed folds - perhaps due to increased sleeping on my stomach. I’ve included pics of both eyes, w/ &...

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Fraxel and Facelift Done Within the Same Year?

I have been to a couple of plastic surgeons. One says to get facelift, another says to get Fraxel. Can I have the Fraxel done first and then do the...

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How Should I Wait For Fraxel Laser After Using Accutane?

Hello!I am 17 years old and I am from Romania.I've been on accutane for 9 months(severe acne):2 months-30mg/day 1,5 months 20mg/day 1,5 months...

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Fraxel Laser with Mini Facelift After Juvederm?

How soon after Juvederm fillers can I have deep Fraxel Laser with mini facelift? It would seem that the Juvederm would make the swelling worse, since...

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Fraxel Restore Scarring: Is this Normal?

My girlfriends first treatment was 6 weeks ago today. From most reports online the recovery process seemed normal. Exactly 3 weeks later she had her...

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Fraxel Vs Profractional XC Laser

What is the difference between the Fraxel and the Profractional XC laser both from a technical perspective, and also, from a healing and recovery...

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Redness/bronzing 3 Weeks Post One Session of Fraxel Restore

I am now three weeks post-Fraxel restore(had one session only). My skin still looks pink and I can see the demarcation line between the lasered and...

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