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Fraxel laser is not the best treatment option for syringomas. In the Los Angeles area, I treat syringomas with a combination of hyfrecation and fractional co2 laser.
Syringoma are small or large expansions of normal sweat glands in the eyelids. When they get larger I do not find that Fraxel repair or restore provide great improvement, only the smaller ones, and some don't respond.
I have found that fraxel Restore doesn't help with syringomas, however Fraxel Repair has helped in either decreasing the size or eliminating the lesions. These lesions sometimes do recurr, and in those cases the procedure may have to be repeated. I use the 2 mm spot Fraxel Repair for these lesions.
Fraxel lasers and chemical peels can cause unwanted discloration and pigmentation if not performed conservatively. After melasma laser or chemical peels; the following protocol is advised: Elevase Moisture Booster: Twice daily application of Elevase Moisture Booster to help hydrate chapped, ...
Treating men's face or neck with the Fraxel Resore is very safe We have also performed this procedure on mens face and have not seen any damage to the hair.
The chromophore (target) for Fraxel Re:Store is water while most hair removal lasers target melanin in the hair follicle. Fraxel can "cut" the hair but won't damage the follicle or have any permanent change to the hair. IPL or photofacial is a broadband light source which can be used as a...
Thank you for your question. Fraxel Re: Store is one of the safest and most effective methods to treat acne scars, especially in ethnic skin. From your history it appears you will need 5-8 treatments. I recommend taking a minimum 3 month break in between your treatments to see your results. T...
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic, scarring photodermatosis which occasionally occurs in patients with systemic lupus but usually occurs on its own. About 5% of patients with DLE go on to develop the far more serious and less common systemic lupus. Sun avoidance is of paramount...
Thank you for your question. If you are trying to improve only the upper lines in your lips you can have Fraxel treatment. It can take up to 5 sessions of treatments to see improvements. You can also combine Fraxel treatment with Juvederm and a small amount of Botox for better results. Best of Luck!