Microdermabrasion After Fraxel Restore 2 Months Ago?

Loss of pigment is not common after Fraxel and it is not normal what you are experiencing five weeks after the treatment. I would suggest you to make a follow up appointment with your provider asap and if s/he doesn’t provide you adequate aftercare and treatment, I would suggest you to change y...

Although Fraxel laser will stimulate collagen and minimize fine lines, it will not add volume to the nasolabial folds.  You require a filler to plump up the area.  Consult a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for treatment.

Hi 50ish, It is not normal to be numb on the face after Fraxel restore treatment.  Contact your physician for evaluation.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P

It really depends on your expectations of skin smoothness and what area you are treating. For example, around the eyes you’re never going to get 100% smooth although you can get some improvement. The pigmentation of your skin will determine how deep you can go in one treatment. It is the...

I have many patients who have been using Tretinoin for years.  It is an excellent cream for treating sun damage and wrinkles.  You should discontinue it and any topical bleaching agents for two weeks before your procedure.  That should be enough time, depending on your skin type, to be able to...

Patients with thin skin are not bad candidates for Fraxel Restore. The laser just has to be set appropriately for the type of skin and the area that’s being treated.