Can Fraxel Laser Treatment Cause Cheeks to Lose Volume?

Fraxel makes two lasers: one that removes tiny columns of skin (Fraxel Repair CO2 laser) and one that coagulates columns of skin (Fraxel Restore). Neither have effect on actual facial volume. Your skin will tighten, but you won't lose fat, bone or muscle, which are the real cause of volume loss or volume deficiency. This response is based on the assumption that the laser technician is staying within the accepted treatment guidelines which limit the combined energy levels and number of... more

Fraxel is a resurfacing laser which means it vaporizes the upper layers of the skin. It does not have any effect on the deep fat layer and therefore you should retain your "apple-cheeks".