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Will Getting a Second Series of Fraxel Restore Improve Results?
asked 2 years ago by mikemills in texas
Latest answer by Michele S. Green, MD
Question viewed 1,114 times
Tags: collagen, large pores, results, scar, skin
Hi. If you get a 4 treatments at 26 percent coverage, then wait 6 months for full dermal results, and then get a few more Fraxel restore treatment, could results improve even more especially when treating very shallow scars and enlarged pores by stimulating more collagen?
3 answers to Will Getting a Second Series of Fraxel Restore Improve Results?
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A series of Fraxel treatments will only improve your skin
I have find that there is continued improvement with a series of Fraxel treatments, both in terms of texture, skin clarity, pore size, and wrinkles. Fraxel is my number one favorite laser procedure. With every treatment, patients continue to note improvement. For conditions like acne scars and wrinkles, the company recommends several treatments at monthly intervals for approximately five or more sessions. For pigmentation on the body, Fraxel may require three...
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Michele S. Green, MD
New York Dermatologist
New York Dermatologist
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Several series of Fraxel Restore
There is continued improvement with subsequent series of Fraxel Restore, as you have asked, when used for acne scarring. The collagen builds up and does not prevent further absorption and increased collagen production. Some of our most grateful patients are those who have had their acne scars treated with Fraxel Restore laser.
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Yes, results become cumulative
More is indeed better with these non-ablative fractional technologies. It takes 6 months to get a full response, so doing more after a 6 month break makes good sense to stimulate more collagen.
