I´m 37, live in Central America, and I have just payed a Laser Fraxel Re:Store treatment, in the Spa, they say that it is enough 1 sesion, is that true? and the other question is, how safe it is the procedure, cause in the Real Self blog, I have been reading, and I found some really scary experiences. I have in general good skin, and I want to prevent from now, cause I just have little wrinkles around the eyes, forehead, the smile wrinkles, should I go for fraxel Restore? pls advice
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July 17, 2010
Answer: Fraxel one treatment is not enough
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
I have many patients who have been using Tretinoin for years. It is an excellent cream for treating sun damage and wrinkles. You should discontinue it and any topical bleaching agents for two weeks before your procedure. That should be enough time, depending on your skin type, to be able to...
Patients with thin skin are not bad candidates for Fraxel Restore. The laser just has to be set appropriately for the type of skin and the area that’s being treated.