Shino Bay Aguilera, DO

It can take 2-8 weeks for redness to disappear, depending on the laser intensity used, your skin type and the number of passes done as well as the expertise of the operator. The average should be 3-4 weeks unless you were treated very aggressively.

I would check with a dermatologist laser expert in your area after 4 weeks if it has not resolved (which it most likely will by then) just to be sure that you are doing everything possible to promote ideal healing. We offer a plethora of "after care" lotions and prescriptions as well as, additional lasers & light therapies (such as L.E.D. Red Light) to clear up any lingering discolorations and help promote healing.

Cynosure Inc. the laser company that actually manufactures the "Smartlipo MPX" (the newest, top-of-the-line, dual laser Smartlipo) recommends that by suctioning you should get much better results! Many doctors do not suction and many do. Best to check with your surgeon if you want to achieve your optimal results. That is our opinion as well.

I have a dual board certified Plastic Surgeon in my office (with 15 years of experience), in Ft Lauderdale FL that performs all of our Smartlipo procedures. He says that he gets far better results when the liquified fat is gently suctioned out and the LaserBody & FacialSculpting he performs is tremendous and our patients have all been thrilled with their results.

The great benefit here is that you get 2 laser treatments simultaneously. The Fraxel and most similar systems are generally 1540nm wavelength laser that emit fractional energy 800 microns to 1600 microns into the skin. The Affirm emits 2 wavelengths 1 that most of the energy ends up at 300 microns (where the layer of solar damage is that we want to improve) and the other a very deep 2000-3000 microns for the ultimate in deeper tissue tightening and skin rejuvenation. The Affirm "Multiplex" laser is actually 2 "Fractioned" lasers in 1 treatment. The "Gold Standard" wavelength for scars many of the worlds experts agree is the 1320nm wavelength.

The Affirm has BOTH a 1320nm and a 1440nm wavelength combined in a single "multiplexed treatment". This is similar to having an optimally effective Fractional rejuvenation and deep tissue tightening in 1 fast, comfortable treatment! Most of my patients opt for a 3 treatment package and are thrilled with their results.

This laser is the ONLY of it's kind utilizing this unique and from the dozens of laser that I have used, optimally effective Micro-Fractioned Dual Laser Skin Resurfacing, Laser Resurfacing with the worlds only patented "Multiplex" technology which Simultaneous emits 2 lasers sequentially fired for optimal micro-rejuvenation and deep Laser Skin Tightening and revision of skin irregularities. Tricking the skin to believe it is wounded when it is not and elicit a "healing response" the new super fast, 1000 pinpoints of laser light in each large spot is the Newest, Lightening Fast, unique "Multiplex" (patented) technology laser to allow for No prep time, No pain and No downtime laser resurfacing "that will tighten, rejuvenate and enhance your looks by erasing, revising and diminishing (up to 100%) Wrinkles, Scars, Stretchmarks, Pockmarks, Acne Scars, Sun damage, Melasma and a variety of skin problems. Scars and problem skin can now be replaced by normal colored & textured skin in a small series of treatments . Stretch mark and Scar tissue can often be greatly reduced and often up to 100% replaced with brand new normal colored & textured skin! This unique, 1 of a kind laser can very safely be used around the eyes to erase crows feet and uneven surface texture and pigments.

All my patients have switched over from Fraxel to the Affirm, They all agree that the Affirm is far more comfortable than the Fraxel and that is even when using BOTH lasers at once and they all tell me that the results are far superior. My patients and I really love this dual laser system. There is no blue gel, (no gel at all), it is extremely effective, and only takes 10-15 minutes and there is no downtime at all except 2-24 hours of redness and you can wear make up the very next morning and there is very little (if any redness) to cover. I have achieved spectacular results.

For extremely deep scars I will opt to use my Fractional CO2 laser or my non fractional CO2 laser . The downtime on those is 2-5 days on the former and significantly longer on the latter (ie. non-fractional) (that time depending on the severity of the condition and how much energy I use. New red scars can also be traeted quite well and in fact, prevented from forming with my Cynergy Multiplex pulse dye/Nd:YAG laser.

The novel Smartlipo MPX platform combines the benefits of the 1064 nm and 1320 nm wavelengths with the unique patented MultiPlex technology.

Smartlipo MPX is also SmartSense™ ready to take advantage of the intelligent delivery system, enhancing safety and uniformity of energy delivery for superior aesthetic outcomes.

Safe and consistent distribution of thermal energy supported with extensive clinical studies and research
Reduce treatment time by blending the clinical benefits of the two wavelengths
Combine the properties of two wavelengths for effective lipolysis and tissue coagulation resulting in tissue tightening
Feature a unique intelligent delivery system for safe and uniform energy delivery
Features and Benefits

1064 nm Wavelength
Enhanced hemostatic effect for less surgical trauma and faster recovery
Skin tightening by heating collagen bundles in dermis
1320 nm Wavelength
Robustly absorbed by water resulting in high efficiency lipolysis
MultiPlex
Better control of total energy delivered for enhanced safety
Blended thermal and photomechanical effects for effective lipolysis and skin tightening

Worth checking into especially with the new extra skin tightening wavelngth added! 2 Laser treatments in 1 !

They are BOTH CO2 Fractional lasers. Different companies same wavelengths. Often companies claim that "deeper is better" for the tightening aspect. Deeper also means, longer recovery times and I have yet to see 1 study that shows it is necessary to achieve similar results.

There are many CO2 fractional lasers on the market today such as: "Affirm CO2 Micro Ablative" (which I have and LOVE IT!) and many more. My "Affirm CO2 is extremely comfortable as I can dial in the depth of penetration and proximity of 1 spot to another and is extremely fast with my scanner taking about 10-15 minutes for a full facial treatment. I also use what my patients tell me is by far the most comfortable on the market a "Frozen Air Cooling system" called a SmartCool 6.

So it would be great for you if they have this cooling feature which greatly increases your comfort and safety. Great questions! Multiple treatments to remove it all but very good results in just 1 treatment. Really depends on the individual skin conditions. Usually 1-2 with my unit. As far as brown spots,

I utilize an Alexandrite laser to remove benign brown pigmented lesions. In this way I can remove in 1 fast, inexpensive treatment and I check them for cancer 1st. It is critically important to have these checked by a Dermatologist before you "blast them off"! If they are precancerous or cancer and you remove all but a few cells you may have cancer and not know it as, it is this type of "indicator" (the spot) that us Dermatologists look for to screen you for cancer.

Always check before lasing over any suspicious spots or moles! I also utilize 3 forms of Photodynamic therapies to remove precancerous lesions with Levulan, L.E.D. IPL and my Cynergy Multiplex Dual (wavelength sequentially firing) Vascular laser (Which I feel is the Gold Standard" for vascular).

As far as, the CO2 Fractionals, Micro-ablatives, Same lasers really, it all depends on "who is operating it. Choose the most experienced doctor with a great selection of premier technologies.