Is there a difference between the UltraPulse CO2 laser and Fraxel or Pixel lasers? I'm confused by all the different names and think the doctor will try to sell me on whatever machine he has- without it necessarily being the best for me. How can I know I'm doing the best treatment?
Answer: Best CO2 Laser Resurfacing Great question. There are many laser devices which can be divided into 3 main categories.
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Answer: Best CO2 Laser Resurfacing Great question. There are many laser devices which can be divided into 3 main categories.
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Answer: What you need to know about laser treatments Thank you for your question. I regularly use both the UltraPulse Encore and the Fraxel devices in my practice. The UltraPulse can be used for ablative procedures, which work by precisely removing layers of dermal tissue. As the underlying skin heals, it becomes softer, firmer, and more youthful. This procedure requires 1-2 weeks of downtime, which will include redness, swelling, tenderness, flaking, and crusting as the skin heals.
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Answer: What you need to know about laser treatments Thank you for your question. I regularly use both the UltraPulse Encore and the Fraxel devices in my practice. The UltraPulse can be used for ablative procedures, which work by precisely removing layers of dermal tissue. As the underlying skin heals, it becomes softer, firmer, and more youthful. This procedure requires 1-2 weeks of downtime, which will include redness, swelling, tenderness, flaking, and crusting as the skin heals.
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April 13, 2019
Answer: Fraxel Pixel Ultrapulse and other laser resurfacing lasers there is no one right answer for laser resurfacing, especially without examining your skin, no doctor can make a recommendation. One would hope that a professional would not do a treatment with a laser if that were not the appropriate laser for your condition and refer you to a colleague that performs the best treatment. In my NYC practice, we have replaced our Ultrapulse C02 (carbon dioxide) with the Fraxel Repair CO2 laser and also do a great deal of resurfacing with Fraxel Dual / Restore, Clear & Brilliant, Permea, PicoSure focus, Infini microneedling and sometimes use multiple lasers on different areas of the face depending on what is needed for that specific patient's condition.
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April 13, 2019
Answer: Fraxel Pixel Ultrapulse and other laser resurfacing lasers there is no one right answer for laser resurfacing, especially without examining your skin, no doctor can make a recommendation. One would hope that a professional would not do a treatment with a laser if that were not the appropriate laser for your condition and refer you to a colleague that performs the best treatment. In my NYC practice, we have replaced our Ultrapulse C02 (carbon dioxide) with the Fraxel Repair CO2 laser and also do a great deal of resurfacing with Fraxel Dual / Restore, Clear & Brilliant, Permea, PicoSure focus, Infini microneedling and sometimes use multiple lasers on different areas of the face depending on what is needed for that specific patient's condition.
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February 8, 2019
Answer: Laser ins and outs There are many lasers out there as you can see by the many responses. You are also right that most of us own one or two maybe three lasers. So we do often recommend only the ones we have. Most of the lasers have adjustments and settings to become very close to the others. It is only after an honest consultation where you will be able to decide if this is the best for you. I review the reasoning behind my recommendations and I am open to discuss any other lasers. Most laser surgeons become comfortable with their laser and then adjust the settings, power and treatment to each specific patient. Things like age, skin tone and goals of treatment all play into this.
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February 8, 2019
Answer: Laser ins and outs There are many lasers out there as you can see by the many responses. You are also right that most of us own one or two maybe three lasers. So we do often recommend only the ones we have. Most of the lasers have adjustments and settings to become very close to the others. It is only after an honest consultation where you will be able to decide if this is the best for you. I review the reasoning behind my recommendations and I am open to discuss any other lasers. Most laser surgeons become comfortable with their laser and then adjust the settings, power and treatment to each specific patient. Things like age, skin tone and goals of treatment all play into this.
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February 8, 2019
Answer: Technology is important but perhaps the operator is even more important Having up to date equipment is important as there are limits to what old tech can do.However, with modern equipment, the skills of the operator is a large part of the equation when it comes to getting the best result.Understanding the skin and hence the need of the patient, preparing the skin for treatment, using the right settings and the right after care and maintenance are ALL important steps. And the machine figures only in one of them.
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February 8, 2019
Answer: Technology is important but perhaps the operator is even more important Having up to date equipment is important as there are limits to what old tech can do.However, with modern equipment, the skills of the operator is a large part of the equation when it comes to getting the best result.Understanding the skin and hence the need of the patient, preparing the skin for treatment, using the right settings and the right after care and maintenance are ALL important steps. And the machine figures only in one of them.
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