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Skin Tightening Lasers - How Long Do Results Last?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
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Tags: laser

I'm attempting to get an answer with respect to how long the skin tightening effect of either Total FX (Active FX + Deep FX) and/or Fraxel Repair would last. There's one quote on this website from a Dermatologist indicating that it could potentially last as long 5-10 years. Other information on the site indicates 18 months to 2 years. I understand the fractional process is fairly new, so maybe there's no long term data. However, are there any experts that are able to provide some input on this?

3 answers to Skin Tightening Lasers - How Long Do Results Last?

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How Long Does Total FX Last...

As you may know, Total FX is a fractional carbon dioxide resurfacing that targets superficial skin layers with the Active FX and deep dermis with Deep FX. These treatments act to stimulate the growth of new collagen by creating a thermal injury. After the treatment, improvement will occur over a period of months. But how long does it last? This depends on many factors. While the treatment will set back the aging clock on your skin, the clock continues to tick. The rate of aging that... more
Brett S. Kotlus, MD

Rochester Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Duration of CO2 laser results may last years

All fractionated ablative lasers such as Active FX and Fraxel : Repair which are CO2 based lasers will stimulate collagen growth. This is something that deep chemical peels can also do with downtime and tretinoin creams can do with no downtime. Once you stimulate the collagen growth, this new collagen will last years, hence the prolonged results with these lasers. There is also a great fractionated erbium yag laser that does an amazing job on wrinkles and heals in 2 days instead of... more
Shawn Allen, MD

Boulder Dermatologist
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Lasers are used to superficially tighten skin

Lasers are used to superficially tighten skin. CO2 and Fraxel improve tighten skin but the results will vary greatly depending on the patient, their age, the skin type and the amount of correction required. Lifting and tightening is best achieved with Ultherapy which targets underneath the skin to tighten and lift tissue. One can combine Ultherapy (a non-invasive face lifting type procedure) with superficial skin lasers to get a longer term result and greater lift. These are good options... more
Joseph A. Eviatar, MD

Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

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