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Profractional Laser for Tightening Skin?

I had Profractional laser done to tighten baggy, saggy skin around my mouth. Three weeks later, it doesn't look to me as if there has been any improvement. How long will it take to see noticeable tightening of the skin? If, at all?

Asked 33 months ago by Panhandle Ann in Fort Walton, FL

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Profractional laser takes a considerable amount of time

We extensively use the Profractional laser and it takes many months for you to see your results. The collagen remodeling effect will cause skin tightening and result in a great result. I usually do 2 treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart and then wait 6 months before considering any additional treatments to examine the result. I also usually do a Microlaserpeel first at a very superficial depth to get an enhanced result with the Profractional laser. I would hope that you will start to see... more
Samson Lee, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Prfractional to tighten lines around the mouth

It is important to know that the results of any ablative or fractionated laser will be delayed.  The goal of these lasers is to stimulate your own collagen.  The Prforactional can do this effectively and will stimulate collagen growth for 6-12 months.  So if done properly and deeply enough, you will see results within weeks to months but final results may not be apparent until 6-12 months.  In the meantime, additional treatments can be beneficial and cumulative if... more
Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist
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