Does topical kenalog start taking effect faster if applied directly after fractional erbium laser?

Fractional laser therapy offers several benefits but also comes with certain considerations. Here are the pros and cons: **Pros:** 1. **Improved Skin Texture:** Fractional laser stimulates collagen production, which can improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, and minimize scars. 2. **Minimal...

Yes, the ICON laser from Cynosure is a fractional laser system. Fractional lasers work by delivering precise microbeams of laser energy to the skin, creating tiny, controlled wounds known as microthermal zones. This process stimulates the skin's natural healing response, promoting collagen...

Shaving the area to be treated is often recommended, especially if the laser treatment is targeting hair removal or specific skin concerns. Shaving helps the laser energy to target the intended area more precisely and effectively. However, for targeting scars specifically, shaving might not be...

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...

The eye area needs significant combinations to get improvement. Lasers like erbium, co2, halo, profractional/contour, or Fraxel can all be used to build collagen long term. Plasma pen is a newer less invasive option but will take many treatments and require proper skincare. Plasma Pen is focused...

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...