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Fraxel cannot cause atrophy of fat or premature aging, it only gives improvement to the skin. I suggest you see an expert for an evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.
The Fraxel lasers are know to stimulate collagen. There are some online forums where people have claimed that laser treatments such as Fraxel or laser and light based treatments have caused atrophy and skin sagging. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that this is the case. I have never heard any colleagues discussing such complications. However, when these devices improve the color, tone, and texture people might notice things that had always been there or are natural signs of aging unrelated to the laser treatment.
Fraxel is a tried and true laser used to laser resurface the skin. The most recent version is called the Dual and has 2 wavelengths, 1550 and 1927. The 1550 is mainly for scars, deeper wrinkles, and pigmentation. The 1927 is mainly for pigment, precancerous lesions, and fine lines. Collagen is stimulated with these laser. See link for a full treatment video.
There is no evidence FRAXEL will negatively impact the skin I such a manner. It creates collagen will may help laxity of the skin but certainly not contribute to it.
It is fine to travel or fly a few hours after there Fraxel laser. However, you may feel that you have had a sunburn and feel uncomfortable. I usually recommend that patients apply cold compresses immediately after the treatment for up to one hour. Please consult an expert for the best c...
Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...
In my practice, I try to stay away from these combination regimens, as cortisones are non-selective inhibitors of melanocytes. I would recommend my patients to start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for the pigmentation. I would start with an intense skin rejuvenation protocol for age spots that i...
I would definitely consult your dermatologist before beginning any oral antibiotic. Many of my patients prefer Oracea and topical Bactroban for this purpose. Best, Dr. Green
You ask a very good question. Fraxel is my favorite laser and I have had outstanding cosmetic results.I have had patients come to my office in consultation and complain that they have had Fraxel in the past and it was very painful. What I have learned is that these patients did not have the p...
