how dangerous/ probable after procedure of laser fraxile considering activation of sore colds on the face? Do I need to take vitrex or L-lysyne before laser fraxile procedure?
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February 25, 2015
Answer: Antiviral prophylaxis for ablative v nonablative laser resurfacing
Fractional treatment will help, but likely not eliminate a vertical scar on the forehead. Our office specializes in scar revision procedures and our recommendation would be to seek a scar specialist and have your child undergo an examination before committing to a treatment. Best, Dr....
Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...
Tanning is the skin's response to DNA damage caused by the sun; therefore, I do not recommend tanning at any time. After Fraxel (and other laser treatments), the melanocytes (pigment producing cells in the skin) are very sensitive to sunlight and are capable of producing a vibrant "tan"...
