I had 4 fraxel treatments on my entire arms to treat age spots. They did not work. The doctor suggested hydroquinine cream for the summer and also treated the larger ones with liquid nitrogen (?). So far after 2 months, I still have NO visible results. The doctor suggested 1-2 complimentary IPL treatments in the fall but am concerned they won't work either. Additionally, my skin actually appears crepey which I don't recall before the fraxel. I spent $3000 which is not easy for me to come by. Any treament suggestions or alternatives?
October 28, 2010
Answer: Results from Fraxel on arms can vary.
Fraxel Dual is the best laser that I have seen for treating brown spots on the arms and hands. In fact it has replaced the IPL for this particular indication (I still love my IPL for redness). Your lack of results may be due to sun exposure between treatments, settings on the laser used for your treatments or perhaps your doctor has the older laser (not the Dual). It seems that you doc is trying hard to accomplish your goal with complementary treatments and Liquid N2 ( still an excellent way to remove a few big spots). I think you are on the right track, not everyone gets the best results and your do is giving you good alternatives.
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October 28, 2010
Answer: Results from Fraxel on arms can vary.
Fraxel Dual is the best laser that I have seen for treating brown spots on the arms and hands. In fact it has replaced the IPL for this particular indication (I still love my IPL for redness). Your lack of results may be due to sun exposure between treatments, settings on the laser used for your treatments or perhaps your doctor has the older laser (not the Dual). It seems that you doc is trying hard to accomplish your goal with complementary treatments and Liquid N2 ( still an excellent way to remove a few big spots). I think you are on the right track, not everyone gets the best results and your do is giving you good alternatives.
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October 26, 2010
Answer: Fraxel for Brown Spots on Arms
Hi,
Fraxel Restore is fractionated Erbium Laser which is set on varying densities or how close the dots of laser light are set together based on the patient's skin type. What we do in our office is that we realize that since the dots of laser light are not set together, they will not completely remove a sun spot. We add in a complimentaty IPL which removes any residual brown spots 3 weeks after a Restore treatment. IPL is based on targeting brown and red pigment so any brown spots usually fall off within 4-7 days after an IPL. Patients are very happy with results.
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October 26, 2010
Answer: Fraxel for Brown Spots on Arms
Hi,
Fraxel Restore is fractionated Erbium Laser which is set on varying densities or how close the dots of laser light are set together based on the patient's skin type. What we do in our office is that we realize that since the dots of laser light are not set together, they will not completely remove a sun spot. We add in a complimentaty IPL which removes any residual brown spots 3 weeks after a Restore treatment. IPL is based on targeting brown and red pigment so any brown spots usually fall off within 4-7 days after an IPL. Patients are very happy with results.
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