I've been looking into the lunchtime buff and shine with the Mixto and was told downtime is around 3-5 days and the settings were: 5, 20%, 5. However, during my research, I keep seeing Dr. Sandra Lee's lunchtime buff and shine touted as something with zero downtime and she speaks about using the laser at 5%. I have been unable to find the settings she used or really anyone with such experience. Is this new way really no downtime? What are the settings?
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I counsel my patients that although many see immediate tightening of the skin due to the heat of treatment, it takes 6-12 weeks to start to see the new collagen production. Studies tell us that collagen production after MIXTO continues for at least 1 year and other reports state the...
The answer is it depends. Although not ideal, I have successfully performed MIXTO laser on patients that had some degree of tanning. You should not have MIXTO if you are sunburned or if you look like “Tan Mom.” Your results will be better and your risk of unwanted pig...
Using retinols and bleaching creams is often advised prior to and subsequent to MIXTO procedures to minimize pigmentation issues. Both medications can also irritate and sensitize the skin. If you experience significant irritation, you should contact your doctor as they would be...