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Hello,Put those Marlboros down for at least 2 to 3 weeks prior to your Fraxel repair treatment. It would be an ideal time to try to quit tobacco permanently if you can. You will heal better if your red blood cells are carrying healing oxygen instead of tobacco smoke.I have found that smokers need more local anesthesia and have more discomfort during the treatment than those who have stopped smoking.Whether or not you resume smoking is up to you and your philosophy of life.Good luck and be well.Dr. P
I am sure that you already know the answer to this question - smoking has helped to cause those wrinkles that you are paying dearly to abolish. So it is really important for you to stop smoking prior to having this done or you are pretty much wasting your money.Additionally, the healing time will be much higher and results won't be as good. There are some fantastic smoking cessation programs and options these days, so good luck and use it as a 'reward' for your good choice to stop smoking!
Hi Red, I love treating red heads with fair skin with Fraxel repair as they respond very well to the treatment. It does on average take a few more days for the red head's skin color to return to normal. As with any laser procedure there is risk of infection, but not increased risk because of...
Hi K, Fraxel re:pair is a great option for a woman such as yourself who is in her early 50's and has moderate sun damaged skin. You will look years younger. All patients are instructed to avoid excessive sun exposure, to use physical sun block, and to wear sun protective clothing after the...
Hi Kim, I have treated many patients with Fraxel re:pair who desired improvement in their pores. I can think of many who are very pleased, and two that are not. Fraxel re:pair does a lot to rejuvenate the face and to make patients look years younger. My experience with pore size is that there...
What you have sounds like small cysts and neither Fraxel Re:pair or Fraxel Re:store are expected to treat these. First the cysts would be removed surgically and then the scars from such treatment could be made better by the Fraxel lasers.
Fraxel repair is used to reduce wrinkles and signs of skin aging. It also reduces scars including acne scars. While aloe vera might be useful, it is most important to the healing process to keep the area adequately moisturized and protected from the sun. Although Fraxel restore is the one fraxel...
The cost is going to vary from region to region and by the level of expertise of the treating physician. Roughly $4000-$6000 for full face and this may include the neck at some practices.
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