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Can Fraxel CO2 Be Used for Upper Arm Skin Wrinkles?

asked 3 years ago by Bethdilint in Santa Rosa Beach, Fl
Latest answer by Richard Fitzpatrick, MD
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Tags: arms, wrinkles, upper arms

I am a very fit 105 lb 54 year old and do have some upper arm skin wrinkles when my arms hang down by my side. They are very annoying as I am in great shape and only want this area done as well as fine wrinkles in my neck. Would the co2 laser be effective for either?

2 answers to Can Fraxel CO2 Be Used for Upper Arm Skin Wrinkles?

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Fraxel Re:Pair would not be good for Crepey skin of upper arms but excellent for neck

Crepey, loose skin of the upper arms can be improved by using Fraxel Re:Store and Thermage (radiofrequency for skin tightening ).Fraxel Re:Store needs to be done in a series of 4-6 treatments,while Thermage is generally a single treament . The two Modalities work well together.I would not use Fraxel Re:Pair in this area as it is too aggressive for this particular skin. However when used cautiously (low energies and low densities ) Fraxel Re:Pair has given excellent results in improving... more
Richard Fitzpatrick, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

www.GBKderm.com

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Use Thermage for tightening crepey skin

Fraxel has recently had FDA approval of a few new handpieces for the Re:pair laser. One of them is made to do body treatments as you are desiring. It will take a few months for those to be manufactured and in the hands of the physicians. The crepey skin can be improved but not redundant skin - this would have to be excised. Answer updated 4/23/09: I now feel that the best non surgical approach is Thermage. The new Fraxel handpiece hasn't really turned out to be a revolutionary change. ... more
Steven F. Weiner, MD

Pensacola Facial Plastic Surgeon

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