I am 57 years old and have deep smoker's lines I want to get rid of. They have the appearance of "scars" by now. I have never smoked and being light skinned, I have always been careful with the sun. I am considering Fraxel laser but I'm hesitant … 69-70% satisfaction with this treatment seems a little unsafe and I would like to know which factors might affect the results of the treatment and contribute to a less than optimal result. Thank you!
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Answer: Fraxel at 57? Fraxel Improves Wrinkles and Boosts Skin Health
Fraxel is terrific for resurfacing the skin, removing scars and wrinkles, and stimulating new collagen. However, it doesn’t target the pigment in capillaries. Other lasers, including IPL do that beautifully. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who an offer a range of laser t...
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...
The best interval is 4 weeks. Fraxel involves 2 - 4 weeks of downtime. Please contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these procedures.