I plan on receiving Fraxel but was interested in receiving subcision before hand in hopes that both combined would give a better result. Would subcision be recommended for my scars. I feel that it would definitely help on my right cheek especially towards the middle and outer side. On my left side would it help the boxcar scar on the outside or the line on the inside at all? I understand that there is no such thing as 100% improvement but would it be possible to look like the third picture?
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The Fraxel Restore 1550 laser can probably be used in patients with keloids. However, the dermatologist must be very careful using lighter settings and performing a test site in the area. It would also depend on the history of your formation of the keloid. Other precautions can be taken...
Depending on the skin type you can pre-treat patients with a hydroquinone. Most patients who are fair do not require hydroquinones and I ask patients to stop all of these before Fraxel. For darker complexions there are times we pre-treat both before and after with hydroquinones. This pro...
Fraxel Dual or Fraxel Repair can help promote the deposition of new collagen to gradually fill in the indentations.
Fraxel Repair, however, is not safe for every skin tone. So your dermatologist may recommend Fraxel Dual instead.
However the use of fillers, such as Restylane...
