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Can I Have an Active FX Treatment for the 3rd Time ?

asked 6 months ago by PTR in US
Latest answer by Lucy Barr, MD
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Tags: under eyes, candidate, multiple, risk

I've had 2 times an active fx ( combined with just partially a deep fx) treatment under my eyes, two years ago the first one, and one year ago the second one. My skin really improved, but wrinkles started to appear again. I'd really like to have one more Active FX. Would there be any reason to not have one ? Will it be too bad for your skin, i've heard that it can make your skin more thin if you have too many laser treatments.

2 answers to Can I Have an Active FX Treatment for the 3rd Time ?

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Multiple treatments using Active FX laser.

Yes you can have multiple treatments with the Active FX laser. As with any laser it is important you are treated by someone medically trained for the equipment they are using. As suggested in other response's the depth of the laser is adjustable and should be adjusted by your doctor. The right person with the right knowledge will prevent any adverse reaction and can improve your results.
Lucy Barr, MD

Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Active FX C02 laser treatement

As Active FX is a fractionated laser its only treating a percentage of your skin with each treatement. Your MD will set the percentage or "density " of skin covered with each treatement depending on your needs. Therefore it is safe to treat patients with multiple Active FX C02 treatments. Generally one has to waite for at least three months before subsequent treatments. This procedure actually stimulates collagen improving skins... more
Philip Solomon, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

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