Will Active FX still build collagen if I am a smoker? I am 55 and smoke about a pack of cigarettes every 3 days. I want to have it done but worried about negative results.
Answer: Active FX® treatment and smokers The active FX® laser treatment can provide very nice results in smokers. It will help tighten the skin and eradicate brown spots. One must remember that age-related changes in skin appearance and texture can be exacerbated by smoking, sun exposure and other environmental exposures. Unless these contributing factors are controlled in your life, the long-term results from the fractionated CO2 laser treatment will be abbreviated. Generally, I have found that light smoking does little to impair the healing of laser treatments (In contrast to the effects of tobacco upon healing after any form of body lifts and facelifts). If you are a heavy smoker, you may consider some form of hyperbaric oxygen treatment immediately after the procedure to maximally ensure a smooth and rapid recovery.
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Answer: Active FX® treatment and smokers The active FX® laser treatment can provide very nice results in smokers. It will help tighten the skin and eradicate brown spots. One must remember that age-related changes in skin appearance and texture can be exacerbated by smoking, sun exposure and other environmental exposures. Unless these contributing factors are controlled in your life, the long-term results from the fractionated CO2 laser treatment will be abbreviated. Generally, I have found that light smoking does little to impair the healing of laser treatments (In contrast to the effects of tobacco upon healing after any form of body lifts and facelifts). If you are a heavy smoker, you may consider some form of hyperbaric oxygen treatment immediately after the procedure to maximally ensure a smooth and rapid recovery.
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Answer: Lasers in Smokers Active FX will still build collagen even if you are smoker. However as I am sure you are aware, smoking causes premature aging of the skin, increased skin cancers, and wrinkling. I don't have to tell you that stopping smoking is in her best interest.
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Answer: Lasers in Smokers Active FX will still build collagen even if you are smoker. However as I am sure you are aware, smoking causes premature aging of the skin, increased skin cancers, and wrinkling. I don't have to tell you that stopping smoking is in her best interest.
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December 30, 2014
Answer: Active FX and Smoking Thank you for your question. Yes, but not as well. The CO2 laser stimulates collagen to grow, and the tobacco/nicotine is a growth blocker so, yes it will help, but stopping the cigarettes will probably do more for you. We treat smokers, and have them stop for a week prior to treatment, and resume in 7-10 days, if absolutely needed. Smoking and CO2 resurfacing is like wanting to swim and stay dry. I hope this helps!
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December 30, 2014
Answer: Active FX and Smoking Thank you for your question. Yes, but not as well. The CO2 laser stimulates collagen to grow, and the tobacco/nicotine is a growth blocker so, yes it will help, but stopping the cigarettes will probably do more for you. We treat smokers, and have them stop for a week prior to treatment, and resume in 7-10 days, if absolutely needed. Smoking and CO2 resurfacing is like wanting to swim and stay dry. I hope this helps!
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September 17, 2014
Answer: Active FX in smoker Active FX will work in smokers, but there are several issues here.One, smokers typically have more skin damage and rhytids, making it difficult to achieve a nice result with just one fractional treatment. Secondly, the healing process is delayed in smokers increasing the risk of complications. Lastly results after fractional resurfacing will not last as long if someone continues to smoke.So, yes you can have fractional treatments if you smoke, but there are many good reasons to quit smoking beforehand!
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September 17, 2014
Answer: Active FX in smoker Active FX will work in smokers, but there are several issues here.One, smokers typically have more skin damage and rhytids, making it difficult to achieve a nice result with just one fractional treatment. Secondly, the healing process is delayed in smokers increasing the risk of complications. Lastly results after fractional resurfacing will not last as long if someone continues to smoke.So, yes you can have fractional treatments if you smoke, but there are many good reasons to quit smoking beforehand!
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July 3, 2014
Answer: Active FX and smoking There are 2 issues involved here. The first is whether the wounds will heal after surgery if someone is actively smoking. While post-resurfacing wounds do heal in smokers, they frequently do so more slowly and the risk of complications such as infection or simply chemical irritation is higher. The second issue is whether the tissues will respond as well to laser resurfacing in someone smokes. In general, the greater the degree of damage and degeneration the more difficult it is to achieve a favorable outcome.
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July 3, 2014
Answer: Active FX and smoking There are 2 issues involved here. The first is whether the wounds will heal after surgery if someone is actively smoking. While post-resurfacing wounds do heal in smokers, they frequently do so more slowly and the risk of complications such as infection or simply chemical irritation is higher. The second issue is whether the tissues will respond as well to laser resurfacing in someone smokes. In general, the greater the degree of damage and degeneration the more difficult it is to achieve a favorable outcome.
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