Fraxel Laser and Active FX for Olive Skin?

I am doing loads of research and getting more and more confused about lasers such as Fraxel and ActiveFX. I have olive skin and want fix sun damage, pigment and sagging especially the area between nose & mouth. But I don't want to sit at home for 2 weeks watching my skin burn off and scaring everyone.

Please some advice. Every DR I have seen has a different answer. thanks

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by hailey in london, england

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Fraxel re:pair and Active FX for Olive Skin

Hi Hailey, So you want your cake and eat it too? I agree that the more research you do the more confusing things become. It is even confusing for many cosmetic physicians. If performed properly there should be no "skin burning off" while you are sitting around your house. As far as scaring everyone, that depends on the crowd that you hang out with. I advise patients to take at least 6 to 7 days in the house with the curtains and blinds drawn (so to not scare the wits out of any... more

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Olive complections can develop hyperpigmentation

You will get many different answers from physicians answering your question without seeing your condition in person. As a generalization, your olive complexion may develop hyperpigmentation after any treatment but you will have to be careful with Fraxel Re:pair. Fraxel Re:store has been used to lighten darkening reactions to other lasers, and a general condition called melasma. Sagging may not be effectively treated by any laser. A Thermage tightening radiofrequency device may help a little... more