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There is no Fraxel Mini This must be the effort by a physician to brand themselves. there is no need for this if the doctor is practicing good medicine and obtaining great results, they can refer to Fraxel Resotre, Dual or Repair.
This is a new one to me. There is no laser named the Mini or Full Fraxel. You might be referring to the Fraxel Restore which is a non-ablative laser versus the Fraxel Repair which is an ablative laser. The Fraxel Restore treatments are usually performed in a series of 4-6 treatments waiting a month in between whereas the Repair is a single treatment with about a week of downtime. On the other hand you could be referring to Mini as treating a small area with Full treating a large area.
Blisters are extremely rare after either Fraxel Restore or Fraxel Repair. They can be... 1. An allergic contact dermatitis to a numbing cream used before the procedure, or topical antibiotics, such as Bacitracin, Polysporin or Neosporin/Neomycin, or other post operative creams. 2....
It depends on what you're trying to accomplish. If the texture needs improvement then your answer is a good precursor of what to see occur later. A chemical peel may provide excellent benefit. Fraxel Restotre may go deeper than a medium peel. See an experienced resurfacing expert.
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
Yes the Fraxel 1550nm. goes deeper, and is more uncomfortable than the 1927nm. but interestingly, it takes longer for the superficial 1927nm to heal, in that there is a brown flaking with the 1927 that occurs as the pigment is being removed and this takes about six to seven days. The...
If your folds are only due to sleeping on your stomach, then positiional changes should improve your eyelids! If it is related to a hypertrophic or enlarged eyelid muscle, it is doubtful that it would suddenly be noticed by you as it is a gradual or life long situation, but one or two units in...
Lasers are shielded from electromagnetic waves, and the Fraxel does not use x-ray. Regardless of its safety, it is prudent to avoid elective cosmetic treatments during pregnancy and breast feeding as studies are not done on pregnant or lactating and nursing mothers.
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