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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!
Fraxel re:pair does well with redhead with fair skin. You might have a little more redness than others, which will subside. There is no increased risk from infection due to your color of skin. Fraxel re:pair is a great modality for improving overall skin appearance and youthfulness. I don't...
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...
Pore size itself does not actually change, but the appearance improvements from the newly generated skin tissue does make it seem that pore size is reduced with Fraxel for many patients (but not all). I'd not recommend that you undertake Fraxel Repair only for pore size reduction. Fraxel Repair...