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As far as I know there are no contraindications to having Fraxel treatments if you have a pacemaker. As long as there are no magnets involved and no radio-frequency, it should be fine. Always confirm with your cardiologist first though!
Fraxel and Exilis are completely different. Fraxel is a fractional Erbium Laser that resurfaces the skin, improving texture, sundamage, and antiaging effects. Exilis is Radio Frequency machine that stimulates collagen production and tightens the tissues. There is no contraindication with Fraxel and patients with a pacemaker. Hope this helps. Enjoy. Dr. Grant Stevens Marina PlasticSurgery Associates Marina del Rey, CA The Institute
you shouldn't have to worry about problematic electrical issues with fraxel like you do with electrocautery, but it is still a good idea to check with your cardiologist before proceeding. there is some discomfort with the procedure, which could impact someone with significant heart issues and there is topical anesthesia and sometimes sedation utilized.
Fraxel treatment is a very effective method of treating acne scars. If you have some active acne it is best to treat the acne at the same time. If you have severe acne and need to be treated with Accutane, you are better off being treated first and then wait a year for Fraxel laser treatment. ...
In my practice we very commonly treat small areas of acne scars with the Fraxel restore (1550 nm) laser. Often we combine it with pretreatment with 90% TCA (CROSS technique) for any ice pick type scars - or sculptra if there is a large area of subcutaneous tissue loss in the area (like a deep...
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...
