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Why Do Fraxel Results Take 6 Months to Show Up?
asked 1 year ago by l_starter_l in nyc
Latest answer by Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Question viewed 367 times
Tags: 6 months post-op, results
Can someone explain why fraxel results take up to six months to appear? Will my six gradually get better in the months post procedure, or will it stay the same?
2 answers to Why Do Fraxel Results Take 6 Months to Show Up?
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Fraxel provides increased improvement six months after the last treatment
When any wound is created, whether traumatically, or surgically, there is a wound healing cascade that is initiated. Multiple things occur underneath the skin that are not visible to the naked eye. An infantile form of collagen is first formed and then as the wound matures, the body dissolves that collagen and lays down a mature form of collagen. Then this collagen over many months integrates in a stronger formation, similar to pick up sticks falling on the ground and then someone...
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You continue to see the results of Fraxel for up to 6 months
You continue to see the results of Fraxel for up to 6 months because it stimulates collagen which causes a continuous skin tightening for 3-6 months.
Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon