My doctor has suggested 6 treatments of fractora laser will this give me the results? (photo)

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I am 53 had a lift 10 years ago with an incision under my chin, I also have sun damage, Doctor seems to think I can try this laser and get away with surgery?????

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Fractora is one of several treatments which can help treat sun damaged skin.  Fractora works via Radiofrequency needling while other treatments such as C02 laser work from a top down approach.  Diffuse Sculptra is another option for the skin along the neck and decollete.  Multiple modalities over time often lead to the best results when treating the skin in the neck area.

Christopher T. Maloney Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for attaching photos. The Morpheus8/ FractoraRF can work well for collagen stimulation to improve the neck. It is not a laser. Morpheus8 (newest version of FractoraRF) and FractoraRF are radio frequency devises. 6 seems like a lot of treatments. In our practice we would typically start with 3. It would also depend on the depth and number of passes. For the sun damage, Sciton BBL, can work well at lifting age/sun spots. You may be most satisfied with a revision of the neck. It is hard with only the one view. You have lots of options, but the surgical procedure is probably best and most predictable. Best of luck.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office specializes in non surgical neck lifts and we continue to advocate for an Ultherapy lift for patients who want improvement in neck laxity. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Anna Hemming, MBChB, BSc, MRCGP · Answer

There are a lot of treatments available to help tighten and improve the quality of the skin on the neck. Fractora is an excellent option. It is actually not a laser, but works using radiofrequency delivered into the skin through very fine needles. Fraxel laser on the other hand is delivered from the skin down. 
Regarding Fractora - 6 treatments is quite a lot. I would start with a combination treatment using Fractora and Forma to tighten and improve the skin. This is a really good option.
I offer a number of different options too. RRS by SkinTech, intradermal injections are really good at tightening and reducing the sagging in the neck area. Profhilo also helps to improve the neck area and used with a 10 point lift can give some great results.
Several options to think about. But make sure you have a really good neck cream, Ultra Firming Neck Cream by NeoStrata and Body emulsion by ZO Skin Health area all good.

Arthur G. Handal, MD, FACS · Answer

Please remember the Fractora isn't a laser, be wary of practitioners calling it such.  It uses radio frequency technology in conjugation with mico-needling to deliver heat deep into the skin. This causes a remolding of the skin and a tightening of it as well. Fractora works from under the skin allowing collegian  to remodel. So in several weeks you will have much healthier skin, but keep in mind a series of three treatments is recommended for optimal results.  In our experience it causes for a tightening of the skin and visibly improved skin from sun damage.  It works well for a maintenance option for post surgical to help extend your results.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Fraxel Laser is an amazing laser for treating the sun damage and the lines on your face and chest.  I use Fraxel for multiple areas on the body.  However, it will not tighten your neck or treat the excess skin in that area.  Only surgery will do that.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist to help guide you in your decision process to obtain the results that you are looking for.

My doctor has suggested 6 treatments of fractora laser will this give me the results? (photo)

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