I am a recent 60 year old man and would like to tighten up, reduce wrinkles and damage from an old scar but mostly get rid of all the red blotches and kertosis. I have very light skin and thin from losing weight. I have downtime now and may move soon so wanted only one treatment
October 12, 2015
Answer: Multiple cosmetic conerns It is difficult to recommend a treatment without a formal consultation. In terms of the cosmetic concerns you listed above: tighten skin, reduce wrinkles and damage from an old scar, get rid of all the red blotches and kertosis; it is unlikely that one laser and with only one treatment that all of your concerns can be met. The Fraxel 1550 nm/1927 nm can improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, and keratoses, but not in one treatment. Fraxel will not tighten the skin or improve all red blotches. There are different treatments that would be better for skin tightening (Ultherapy) and red blotches (Vbeam). I hope this is helpful. Dr. Tremaine
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October 12, 2015
Answer: Multiple cosmetic conerns It is difficult to recommend a treatment without a formal consultation. In terms of the cosmetic concerns you listed above: tighten skin, reduce wrinkles and damage from an old scar, get rid of all the red blotches and kertosis; it is unlikely that one laser and with only one treatment that all of your concerns can be met. The Fraxel 1550 nm/1927 nm can improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, and keratoses, but not in one treatment. Fraxel will not tighten the skin or improve all red blotches. There are different treatments that would be better for skin tightening (Ultherapy) and red blotches (Vbeam). I hope this is helpful. Dr. Tremaine
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