The self tan lotion I use gets absorbed completely and does not stay outside the skin and does not cause stains. Is it possible to have a Fraxel treatment while I have the tan lotion in the skin?
Answer: Self Tanner and Laser Treatment Hi 500C. The answer to your question depends on the type of laser used and whether it is attracted to the darker color of the pigment in the tanner. For Fraxel resurfacing, it is unlikely that there would be a problem as the wavelengths of light used by these devices (1540 and above) are not highly absorbed into dark colors like the self tanner. We use a 2940 Erbium for our fractional resurfacing and we have no problems with self-tanner.
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Answer: Self Tanner and Laser Treatment Hi 500C. The answer to your question depends on the type of laser used and whether it is attracted to the darker color of the pigment in the tanner. For Fraxel resurfacing, it is unlikely that there would be a problem as the wavelengths of light used by these devices (1540 and above) are not highly absorbed into dark colors like the self tanner. We use a 2940 Erbium for our fractional resurfacing and we have no problems with self-tanner.
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August 17, 2015
Answer: Tanning lotion and Lasers I suggest clearning the lotion as much as possible before any lasers. Although the chance is minimal it will affect your treatment, its best to be as close to your normal skin as possible before treatment. Best, Dr. Emer.
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August 17, 2015
Answer: Tanning lotion and Lasers I suggest clearning the lotion as much as possible before any lasers. Although the chance is minimal it will affect your treatment, its best to be as close to your normal skin as possible before treatment. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Self Tanner I would suggest waiting a few days for your skin to return to its normal color. You want the best possible outcome from your fraxel treatment and there are many ingredients in self tanners that you could possibly have a reaction to. Best to wait.
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Answer: Self Tanner I would suggest waiting a few days for your skin to return to its normal color. You want the best possible outcome from your fraxel treatment and there are many ingredients in self tanners that you could possibly have a reaction to. Best to wait.
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November 11, 2016
Answer: Self Tanners and Lasers I suggest that you remove the self tanner as much as possible through exfoliation before you have your laser treatment. For the best results you should discontinue the self tanner before you have a laser treatment. For the best results please consult a board certified dermatologist who is a specialist in lasers and cosmetic procedures.
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November 11, 2016
Answer: Self Tanners and Lasers I suggest that you remove the self tanner as much as possible through exfoliation before you have your laser treatment. For the best results you should discontinue the self tanner before you have a laser treatment. For the best results please consult a board certified dermatologist who is a specialist in lasers and cosmetic procedures.
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August 18, 2015
Answer: Lasers and Self-Tanners Certain lasers such as Alexandrite and Yag lasers,
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August 18, 2015
Answer: Lasers and Self-Tanners Certain lasers such as Alexandrite and Yag lasers,
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