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Thanks for you question. Sorry to hear that you were in pain during the procedure. Depending on the patient, sometimes numbing cream just isn't enough. In the future, ask your technician if they have other numbing agents. Such as injectible lidocaine, pain medications, an IV drip, or ProNox. Best Anil Shah MD
We have used Fractora with the numbing cream only. It has been tolerated well. I have treated areas all over the face.
It is normal to experience some pain during the procedure. Usually we use a higher strength numbing cream during fractora and reapply after 30 minutes. You can also get a dental block to help further with pain.
Great question! A couple of things to consider. Since fractora is a deeper treatment, and due to heat more intense then let's say Vampire Facial, the numbing cream could have been to weak, the application could have been wrong, number of times it was applied... No doctor was present on site to be able to inject medicine for blocking the nerve. There are some patients who are more sensitive, and the same medicine will affect them differently. Going to a board certified cosmetic surgeon office would give you an opportunity to have more options to prevent pain.
Each doctor performing Fractora should have their own recommendations for postprocedure care, including cleansing. It is best to consult with the office where you are having your procedure done to get their specific protocol. They probably have it written down for you too. I can tell you tha...
I use Fractora for skin tightening. I especially like it along the jawline and the cheeks. I perform 3 treatments about 3-4 weeks apart.
We have have resolution of the areas in the first week depending on the combination of treatments performed. Please contact your provider if you need more support regarding your treatment.
Hi stilltexan and thank you for your question. Following skin resurfacing I typically request my patients utilize a gentle skin cleanser and an ointment to keep the skin moist while healing. With the skin barrier damaged, this can sometimes lead to increased sensitivity to various...
The thing to understand about all of these treatments is that they are designed to do a specific thing. The anatomy of the face and neck is arranged very much like an onion, in that there are distinct layers. Each layer ages in its own way, and there is very little overlap between them. W...
You are only 2 days out from your procedure, so the first thing to recognize is that it is VERY early in your recovery period. Your skin and even deeper tissues are swollen, red, crusting, and tender, and this is all completely normal and expected for this stage. The small punctate craters tha...