The doctor went over my lips by accident with Fraxel Laser (Restore), and now my lips are so swollen it won't go down. Could that have increased the fat that was injected in my lips through fat transfer since it builds collagen? Will the swelling go down?
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Agreed, CO2 is the best, I usually treat with either full CO2 resurfacing, depending on the severity of wrinkling, or a combination of Erbium laser AND fractional CO2. Good results can be achieved with multiple fractional treatments, but the time tested full resurfacing combo works best....
Fraxel not only resurfaces skin, but also stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin – the building blocks of healthy skin. If you are relatively young and have minimal sagging, this may create enough of a lift to satisfy you. Consult a board-certified dermatologist to find out wh...
Hi Vin,
Fraxel re:store is less aggressive with almost no chance of scarring with the series of treatments.
Fraxel re:pair (fractionated CO2 laser) is more aggressive and treats acne scarring more effectively. There is increased chance of scarring with more aggressive treatments, but it is very...