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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...
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.
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