I have had 3 Fraxel 1550 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart. Is there any disadvantage in waiting 3 months for my 4th treatment ?

Latisse is a Birnatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% FDA approved to grow lashes. One of the side-effects include staining of the skin. It may be used “Off-Label” to tint hypo-pigmented areas. Patients are recommended to use Latisse twice a day until desired color is achieved. Discuss with you...

Fraxel is a great laser for treating acne scars.  If you are continuing to break out after every treatment I would suggest you take a step back and make sure that the cause of your acne is not hormonal.  Your acne needs to be under better control or you might need to continue antibiotic t...

Certain patients break out with acne after Fraxel treatments.  Many patients who develop acne need to be started on an oral antibiotic a few days before the Fraxel treatment.  Some patients can benefit from using a topical antibiotic after treatment.  Please consult with your treating ph...

The Fraxel laser is a great laser for pigmentation and wrinkles.  The healing time generally depends both on your skin type and the energy (joules) used.  Usually ten days is sufficient time to recover from the Fraxel laser.  Post-op I suggest you use Epiceram and sunscreen. For the best re...

The Fraxel laser treats both acne scars and pigmentation.  However acne scars is treated with the 1550 wavelength and the pigmentation with the 1927 wavelength.  If your goal is to treat the acne scars there is no reason to have a "combination" treatment with different wavelengths.  Since th...

Fraxel and Clear and Brilliant can all be used for Melasma. I wish you had posted a photo. With your skin type you would probably be best treated with Cosmelan for your Melasma. Melasma is very difficult to treat so please find a board certified dermatologist wi a great deal of experience with...