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The Fraxel re:pair is a great laser, but not outside the face and neck. Even the neck sometimes poses problems, but if you go to other areas you are likely to see scarring. This is one of those areas that may not have any great solution, so it may be best to try creams and lotions to moisturize it rather than considering a major laser procedure. Sorry!
Hi C Boy,I have not heard of Fraxel being used for wrinkles above the knees. I doubt that it would be very effective in that area. I would advise longer shorts or pants.Good luck and be well.Dr. P
Hi Forever 28, Fraxel repair fractionated CO2 laser treatment is the preferred treatment over the older traditional CO2 lasers for many reasons (2009 technology vs. 1990 technology). From your description it sounds as if you should be an excellent candidate for Fraxel repair with the properly...
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...
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...
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.
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