Is it safe to have fractional laser treatment every 2 weeks?

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I had 4 non ablative fractional laser treatments each one was 2 weeks apart which was recommended by the clinic. Except the 4th which was 4 weeks after the 3rd. I have terrible pinhole gridding and broken capillaries still after 19 months.was i treated to soon after the previous. You can see red squares in my skin in some areas from the laser head.

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Some treatments can be done 2 weeks apart depending on what area is being treated and for what condition it is being treated for. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeons office for treatment options.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Usually the protocol is to wait 4 weeks in between treatments.  It really depends on what energy and what you are treating and the patient's skin type. Please consult a board certified dermatologist with expertise with Fraxel Lasers.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Every 2 weeks really is pushing it. I usually like a minimum of 4-6 weeks, even longer in ethinic skin types. Pushing too much density and power can cause darkening of the skin. It also depends on what you are trying to achieve? Scars? Rejuvenation? Pigment?I personally would advise you to be patient, and push for 4 weeks, but higher density and power- this way you would get a better overall result. cheersDr Davin LimLaser Dermatologist.

Is it safe to have fractional laser treatment every 2 weeks?

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Answer: Depends on power, density and type of laser

Answer: Depends on power, density and type of laser

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