Do Titan and Fraxel Laser melt fillers?

Do procedures such as Titan or Fraxel Laser tend to "melt" existing injectable fillers?

4 answers to “Do Titan and Fraxel Laser melt fillers?”

A: Studies of Similar Devices Suggest Titan or Fraxel Should Not Affect Fillers

Lawrence A. Osman, MD

This question of whether or not certain lasers or radiofrequency devices influence fillers has been formally studied at least twice. One study which was published in Dermatologic Surgery (a respected dermatology publication) in 2007 found that neither deep penetrating lasers, an intense pulsed light (IPL) device, or a

A: Fillers and lasers

Steven Wallach, MD

 It is unlikely that the fillers will be affected by these lasers. These lasers do not penetrate the skin that deeply.  It is usually better to do the laser treatments first, and then have the fillers placed.

A: Fillers and Fraxel/Titan

Bryan K. Chen, MD

If you have not yet done either, it is best to have the laser treatments first, then fillers.  I would agree wtih Dr. Katz that fillers placed deeper (deep to the dermis) are unlikely to be affected by lasers.  Radiofrequency devices such as the Titan, however, seem more likely to affect... more

A: Fillers and Fraxel/Titan

Theodore Katz, MD

You should discuss with your physician who does the fillers the level at which he/she injected the fillers.  These lasers effect primarily the mid to upper dermis.  Some fillers may be in the mid-dermis but most are slightly deeper.  So there may be some effect on the fillers.  Again check... more

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