How Long Does It Take for my Skin to Recover?

You might benefit more by using a filler. The thing is, Fraxel repair laser technology is great when it comes to treating acne scars. It is also superb for non-dynamic wrinkles, however in the instance of dynamic wrinkles, I would advise going with botulinium toxins in the upper face and...

I would agree with Dr. Persky that I have not had the experience of patients complaining of dry skin several months after laser resurfacing. It is not uncommon though after Accutane use to have dry skin.

Inherent to laser technology, is its ability to function with such high precision at skin level. Because your smile lines are caused by something deeper than a skin level occurrence, I would advise considering alternative treatments. You would be better off with a dermal filler injection....

The simple answer is that in three to six months you should be able to see collagen regrowth. That is the general time frame.

Unfortunately you will get diminishing returns after any laser resurfacing procedure. There are many types of scars and many different types of treatments. It may be worth while talking with your plastic surgeon about what other treatments might be available.

Uneveness in pigmentation after Fraxel re:pair (streaking) is very common, and goes away after a few weeks.  Darker pigmentation needs to be treated with hydroquinones, usually 4%, but you could go up to 8 or 10%.  If your skin can tolerate a rentin A, the comination product Triluma is...