I'm concerned that having thin skin that I would be a bad candidate for Fraxel (increased risk of scarring, penetration of laser too deep). How do you measure skin thickness and consequently know what the settings required for Fraxel Restore are?
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July 12, 2010
Answer: Fraxel Restore can be used for thin skin
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Whether you have partial or full face laser treatment really depends on what result you’re trying to achieve. If you’re just trying to treat the mouth area or the eye area, you have to do the treatment in sections. For example, you have to follow your natural line and do the eye area...
Fraxel laser does not penetrate that deep causing destruction to the glands. You may get temporary skin shedding for a few days after the procedure. You will see fine peeling for several days after the Fraxel and we prescribe moisturizers for that purpose. However, the dryness is only te...
