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Best Laser for Skin Maintenance? (photo)

I'm 38 and my skin is in good shape. I've had some fillers a little Botox on my forehead and use Retin A daily, but overall, wrinkles are not a concern for me at this point. I have however, started to notice the my skin is starting to lose some firmness. I've researched a variety of lasers, and am totally confused as a result. My question is this: what is the best laser for MAINTAINING a youthful appearance? Thanks

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age 35-44 firming laser
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9 Doctor Answers | Asked by BlondMoray
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Looks for Treatment Flexibility and Provider Experience

Dear BlondMoray, you’re right in that there are many laser skin treatments available. The key to determining which technology is most appropriate for your needs is to look at treatment flexibility and also your provider’s experience. Most DOT and fractionated laser treatments offer patients the ability to treat both larger areas as well as target specific issues like hyperpigmentation and photo damage. The other point to realize is that the skin does continue to age... more
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Light laser skin resurfacing with fractional co2

The fractional co2 laser, with light depth penetration (LDP) can provide you with significant improvement to enhance skin quality without significant downtime.
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Youthful Skin

Hands down the best results I have obtained in my practice for MAINTAINING healthy skin appearance is: Regularly scheduled BBL (3-4 x annually) - Pigment Regularly scheduled Microlaser peels (3-4 x annually) - Skin Texture Clarisonic Facial Cleanser (2 x Daily) - Exfoliation & Skin Texture Quality Sunscreen (Daily) - Prevention

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Forever Young BBL

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Thermage helps firm the skin

If your main concern is loss of firmness, Thermage skin tightening may be best for you, combined with a non-ablative laser such as the Clear+Brilliant or Fraxel laser. You should consult a board certified dermatologist who offers these treatments and can asses your skin to see which treatments would be best for you.
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Laser choice

In my practice, I evaluate a patients need by their concerns as well as what I see clinically. For redness and brown spots, I typically suggest photorejuvination with pulsed light therapy. The treatments can be alternated with chemical peels or microdermabrasion. The ND yag laser can also be used to treat these problems by using a series of treatments. If the problem is fine lines and texture abnormalities, I may suggest a fracionated... more
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"Best" Laser for Skin Maintenance?

Hi BlondMoray. There is no Best laser for skin maintenance because each patient's issues are unique to that patient. If one patient has more sun damage, but also want a rejuvenating effect we will use q-switched lasers. If another patient has facial redness or Rosacea issues, we will use a pulsed dye laser. Finally, we have ablative and non-ablative lasers (downtime and no downtime) for rejuvenation. The laser chosen here depends on budget, downtime and... more
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#Fraxel for skin maintenance

In my opinion, Fraxel laser is the best laser for skin maintenance. but it is a laser that can also cause significant skin problems if not used by fully trained qualified medical personnal. I use it for my patients and they love it.
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Choosing a treatment

It is best to have a thorough assessment with a reputable practitioner to really determine which treatment will be best for your skin type. Be sure to do your research and choose a well-credentialed physician!
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