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Tazarotene is great pre treatment before fraxel. I suggest most complete facial skin care and also do microneedling/PRP with your fraxel for better outcomes. Dr. Emer.
Yes, tazarotene can even contribute improved results after fraxel. No worries. It is important to keep healthy skin regimen after your treatment. Use sunscreen with high SPF daily. Good luck
Congratulations on taking great care of your skin. Daily application of tazarotene is the best way to prevent premature aging. By using this potent retinoid daily you are actually helping the Fraxel treatments to be more effective, not less. Retinoids promote exfoliation so that the laser will have better penetration into your skin. The only restriction that I suggest to patients undergoing Fraxel is to avoid chemical peels for at least four weeks prior to treatment. Using a Hydroquinone product for four weeks prior to treatment can enhance the results of Fraxel if you are using it as a means of improving pigmentation.
I suggest a non hydroquinone lightening agent or vitamin A, C and kojic acid. Arbutin, licorice root are good alternatives. Many companies like PCA skin have great non HA lighteners. Best, Dr. Emer.
You are best if you wait 1-2 weeks before exercising. Sweat can irritate the skin, and it is likely that your face will be very flushed during and after working out. It is best to follow up with your physician, as he or she is aware of how well you are healing. Best, Dr. Emer
The skin is very sensitive after fraxel. you need appropriate skin care and sun protection, allergies are possible. please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
I do a combination of treatments at the same time on my patients, we have no issues injecting fillers and doing lasers on the same day. Best, Dr. Emer.
Fraxel lasers are a wonderful choice to begin repairing skin damage caused by sun exposure and aging, and can be safe at any age. Fraxel removes the damaged outer layers of the skin. With repeated treatment, Fraxel can resolve age-related hyperpigmentation as well as crepey or finely wrinkled...
You do not have to modify your lifestyle in any significant way after receiving Fraxel Restore or Fraxel Dual treatments, as they are nonablative and do not wound the skin. However, if you have a Fraxel Repair treatment, you will have some downtime that may last a few days to a week. Because you...
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