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Is Fraxel the Best Choice for Sun Spot Treatment? (photo)

I am 43. I noticed sun spots on my cheeks in the last few years and they are getting darker with time. I did IPL treatments and one time of pearl laser treatment in the last two years. After both treatments, the sun spots got lighter in one week, but they grew back in two weeks, and looked darker. In the last recent one year, I am using Obagi's skin blenching products and they did whiten my sun spots to some degree. Can Fraxel get rid of my sun spots completely? Are there other better choices?

4 Doctor Answers | Asked by masterpellet
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Fraxel for Sundamage...

Fraxel Dual is a great option for treating you sundamage. There is no cure for melasma and sundamage. U will have to continue with skin brightening products even after the laser treatments and the use of sunscreen daily. Dr. Grant Stevens Marina Plastic Surgery Associates Marina del Rey, CA The... more
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Fraxel treatments can be very effective against age and sun spots

Thank you for your question and photograph. You are doing the right thing by using a prescription bleaching cream and avoiding sun exposure. A series of Fraxel treatments can be very effective in removing sun spots and age spots. Unfortunately, there is no way to permanently get rid of all pigmented spots. If you tend to form them, that will always be the case. Continuing to avoid the sun and use of bleaching creams under the supervision of a physician can help decrease their reappearance. more
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Is Fraxel the best choice for sun spot treatment?

Hi there, There is no treatment that permanently removes sun spots. Over time, sun spots will return. There are several different treatment options to treat sun spots--creams and lasers. IPL treatments can help lighten the sun spots but over time the sun spots will appear. Most patients need at least 3 IPL sessions for improvement. Fraxel treatments are also a good alternative. At our office, we use the Fraxel Thulium treatment for brown spots and... more

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Cheeks

IPL is a good treatment as are lightening agents. The overall results depend on how deep the pigment extends and what you do for sun protection afterwards. I use fractionated CO2 and that can make them worse even though skin texture is improved with some skin tightening
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