Hello! I've been recommended the Pixel CO2 by an aesthetician in Manhattan. I've heard mixed reviews about this and am concerned I'll have adverse effects. What are your preferences with regards to Pixel vs. Fraxel Dual (which from my research seems to be one of the frontrunners). Pros and cons of each? Thank you! I'm desperate for help.
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Whether the Pixel laser would work depends on the nature of your under eye puffiness. Pixel stimulates new collagen formation, leading to tightening of the skin. Eyelid puffiness due to loose skin may thereby improve. If the under eye puffiness is actually due to protruding fat...
Thanks for your question. Either of those approaches would be helpful - hard to say whether you can expect 50% improvement, but a series might give you the best results. Microneedling with or without radiofrequency can also be useful for scars, and some people like the TCA cross...
For stretch marks that are new and red, the pulsed dye laser should be considered as a first line treatment. This laser has been shown to reduce redness and stimulate collagen. For best results, a fractionated laser can be added to the mix - either separately or at the same time. Be wary,...