Is There a Mimimum Age Limit for Fraxel Laser?

I have find that there is continued improvement with a series of Fraxel treatments, both in terms of texture, skin clarity, pore size, and wrinkles.  Fraxel is my number one favorite laser procedure.  With every treatment, patients continue to note improvement.  For conditions like acne scars an...

Remember to check which Fraxel the spa is using. If it is not the Re:store, they are probably using Re:fine. The latter is a very superficial treatment. If it is Re:store, then the spa may provide you with a good result, but depending on what you wish to accomplish, a physician who is...

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...

Although you may get improvement, the skin will never be the same as before the burn.  There may be more eveness of coloration, smoother texture and a more even appearance of the scar after Fraxel laser treatment. Good luck.

Restore is non-ablative, but the skin is still inflammed and plucking too soon leaves the door open to folliculitis and possible pigmentation. Also avoid retinoids, AHA products and all abrasive cleansers for one week. Always use that sunscreen!

Fraxel may not help smoker's lines enough. Even more aggressive older technologies such as carbon dioxide laser and dermabrasion improved the lines but they did not go away for all patients, and many complain about the thinner skin and color change (lighter, permanently). Small units of Botox...