I had 2 Fraxel laser treaments both of them done with 6 passes all over the face but the second one was done at the setting of 70 joules. Is that to strong? She said that was the strongest setting. I am worried that 70 joules and 6 passes can that cause damage underneath the skin now or in the future, like damaging the collagen such that my face becomes saggy or lumpy because the settings were so high. Is 70 joules common setting? I do have some problem now my lips are swollen.
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The lips swell a lot when the are exposed to laser and other resurfacing treatments. I don't know how far out from surgery you are, but your swelling should go down within days of the procedure. You may also ask for oral steroids (medrol) to expedite.
Agreed, CO2 is the best, I usually treat with either full CO2 resurfacing, depending on the severity of wrinkling, or a combination of Erbium laser AND fractional CO2. Good results can be achieved with multiple fractional treatments, but the time tested full resurfacing combo works best....
Fraxel not only resurfaces skin, but also stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin – the building blocks of healthy skin. If you are relatively young and have minimal sagging, this may create enough of a lift to satisfy you. Consult a board-certified dermatologist to find out wh...
