Have done many Fraxel sessions for acne and texture with great results. Last time I did 4 passes with each wavelength. Should it worth it to switch to Halo? I understand that it emits the two wavelengths at the same time, does this make it better or less risky for melasma prone patients?
Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone In those with melasma, fraxel and halo are a no-no. These are not good for that scenario. Hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or laser genesis, radiofrequency like venus viva, and constant skin care and sun protection. Bimontly facials with silk peel dermalinfusion is essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin. If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement. I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone In those with melasma, fraxel and halo are a no-no. These are not good for that scenario. Hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or laser genesis, radiofrequency like venus viva, and constant skin care and sun protection. Bimontly facials with silk peel dermalinfusion is essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin. If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement. I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: I use Fraxel all of the time and special care must be used for patients who are prone to melasma. Thank you for your question! I use Fraxel all of the time and special care must be used for patients who are prone to melasma. Recently I have seen several patients whose melasma was worsened through Pico and other lasers. I prefer eMatrix for dark skinned patients or those prone to melasma since the laser is "color blind" and I am able to treat all skin types. Best of luck!
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Answer: I use Fraxel all of the time and special care must be used for patients who are prone to melasma. Thank you for your question! I use Fraxel all of the time and special care must be used for patients who are prone to melasma. Recently I have seen several patients whose melasma was worsened through Pico and other lasers. I prefer eMatrix for dark skinned patients or those prone to melasma since the laser is "color blind" and I am able to treat all skin types. Best of luck!
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October 21, 2018
Answer: Melasma and Lasers I use Fraxel all of the time and special care must be used for patients who are prone to melasma. Recently I have seen several patients whose melasma was worsened through Pico and other lasers. I prefer eMatrix for dark skinned patients or those prone to melasma since the laser is "color blind" and I am able to treat all skin types. Best, Dr. Green
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October 21, 2018
Answer: Melasma and Lasers I use Fraxel all of the time and special care must be used for patients who are prone to melasma. Recently I have seen several patients whose melasma was worsened through Pico and other lasers. I prefer eMatrix for dark skinned patients or those prone to melasma since the laser is "color blind" and I am able to treat all skin types. Best, Dr. Green
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October 22, 2018
Answer: Halo for darker skin types Halo is fully customizable to treat darker skin types and reduce the risk of melasma. I have treated Melasma using Halo and seen great results.
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October 22, 2018
Answer: Halo for darker skin types Halo is fully customizable to treat darker skin types and reduce the risk of melasma. I have treated Melasma using Halo and seen great results.
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