Is my Skin Too Sensitive for Total FX or Fraxel Re:pair?

We have been using the Fraxel repair for over 2 years and have treated many skin types successfully. (Our centre was one of the initial testing sites). Patients from the teens up to 80+ years old have been treated. This includes fair skinned patients and olive complexions as well. Many patients are intolerant of these topical meds, but this doesn't preclude them from laser treatment. Fraxel repair can be used as a lighter or more aggressive treatment, and your doctor can best determine... more

Hi JJ, One of the great features of Fraxel re:pair is that both the energy (intensity and depth of treatment) and the density (percent of skin treated) can be adjusted to the individual patient. This is also true of Total FX. You can still be a candidate for the treatment despite your sensitivity to strong skin care products. You should discuss this with your treating physician. You should stop all of the strong skin care products for at least two weeks before your laser treatment... more