How Often Can You Get Non Ablative Laser Done?

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I have light brown skin and i was wondering how long i have to wait to get another treatment done.

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Initially, nonablative lasers require a series of treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart for best results. After the series is complete and you have seen improvements in your skin, once you start noticing  new or increased spots, you may restart treatments. Some people may need maintenance treatments every few months or a couple times a year. Maintenance treatments are required but will vary person to person.  Be certain to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with expertise in laser surgery for the most effective and safe treatments.   I hope this helps.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Usually we wait three to four weeks apart in between Fraxel Clear and Brilliant, Fraxel Restore or Fraxel Dual laser non-ablative fractional laser treatments for wrinkles, or sun damage improvement.

	The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.

Richard Sadove, MD · Answer

Non ablative laser treatments are best for people who have limited available down time or have or minimal requirements. Deeper wrinkles and more extensive pigmentation requires a deeper treatment that requires more down time but gives a more significant long term result. You may have endless non ablative treatments that never give a result as good as one ablative treatment.

Steven Swengel, MD · Answer

Not enough details to give you a good answer.  Was it Fraxel or some form of erbium?  If it is erbium what depth of treatment did they give you and how much recovery time did you have after the procedure?  If it was Fraxel a subsequent treatment can be done in 4-6 weeks.

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