Hi KHJ, One of the great advantages of Fraxel re:pair over traditional carbon dioxide lasers is the lack of hypopigmentation which was the main cause of lines of demarcation. I have treated many patients on their neck and chest. In patients who have had their neck and chest treated, during the first two... more
Does Fraxel re:pair to the neck and chest show lines of demarcation?
Has anyone done Fraxel re:pair to their neck and chest? If so, are there any lines of demarkation?
2 answers to “Does Fraxel re:pair to the neck and...”
A: Lines of demarcation are rare, but they can happen.
Fraxel re:pair can indeed have lines of demarcation, even if done correctly. That is why it is best done on skin that isn't tanned and won't be tanned in the future if possible. When I tell my patients what to expect, I say that they can have a line at the end of where it is done and make sure that... more
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