How Long After Active and Deep Fraxel Procedures Can I Get Sculptura Injections?

asked 1 year ago by NatG in San Francisco
Latest answer by Mitchel Goldman, MD
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5 answers to How Long After Active and Deep Fraxel Procedures Can I Get Sculptura Injections?

Sculptra and lasers can be performed at the same time

Sculptra injections are commonly done at the same time as the Active and Deep FX or any other laser procedure. The lidocaine mixed into the Sculptra provides some anesthesia to make the laser procedure less painful. I usually perform Sculptra treatments every 4 weeks. The treatment can be performed irrespective of the time of any laser procedure.

Mitchel Goldman, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

Sculptra and Fraxel Repair laser resurfacing

If you intend to do both soon, it makes more sense to do the Sculptra first and then, shortly thereafter, but not the same day, Fraxel Repair. The Fraxel Repair is ablative (although fractionally) and so wounds are created which should heal before the Sculptra so there is less chance of the Sculptra getting infected. But Sculptra is injected and its needle insertion points heal virtually immediately so theoretically Fraxel Repair could be done the next day, but you should allow... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Sculptra Injections Combined with Fraxel Procedures

There are no studies or data to suggest there is any interaction between Sculptra injections and Fraxel treatments. Sculptra is injected deeply, below the skin, and Fraxel treatments have their effect within the skin. Theoretically, there should be no interaction between the two. However, to be safe have your Fraxel treatment first, wait one month, and then have your Sculptra treatment.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Sculptra and fractional laser resurfacing

Depending on the depth and percentage of skin resurfaced, the healing process after a fractional laser treatment may take several days to 2-3 weeks, sometimes longer. After the resurfacing the face is swollen and scabbed and requires a heavy emolient like Aquaphor to help with proper healing. Once the swelling, redness and scabbing is resolved and the skin is completely intact, it's fine to get Sculptra injections. Both Sculptra and fractional laser resurfacing induce... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advancedskinwisdom.com

Active and Deep Fractionated laser skin resurfacing, Sculptra

I am not familiar with the terms Active and Deep with Fraxel. These terms are associated with the Lumenis Encore fractionated carbon dioxide laser. The effects of this laser go into the mid-dermis, or middle layer of the skin. After the procedure, there is associated swelling and redness. Even after the skin has healed, a healing process takes place that goes on for 6-12 months. Sculptra is typically injected beneath the dermis. There are no... more

Yoash R. Enzer, MD
Providence Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.doctorenzer.com

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