I have a line but it hasn't become a pronounced fold. It is only on one side - I think my oral surgeon damaged some nerves when I had my wisdom teeth removed because I lost some mobility on that side of my face. I'm 33 and would like to resurface anyway - what do you think?
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July 25, 2010
Answer: Fraxel is Effective for the Improvement of Facial Lines
Hi 50ish,
It is not normal to be numb on the face after Fraxel restore treatment. Contact your physician for evaluation. Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
It really depends on your expectations of skin smoothness and what area you are treating. For example, around the eyes you’re never going to get 100% smooth although you can get some improvement. The pigmentation of your skin will determine how deep you can go in one treatment. It is the...
I have many patients who have been using Tretinoin for years. It is an excellent cream for treating sun damage and wrinkles. You should discontinue it and any topical bleaching agents for two weeks before your procedure. That should be enough time, depending on your skin type, to be able to...
