I am now 3 days post-op and my skin looks awful. Dry, spotty and flaking. Also, how close to the lower eyelid can Pixel safely be done? My clinic avoided that area, and that is where I show aging.
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Spider veins are best approached by a comprehensive treatment plan including assessment of venous reflux, laser, and sclerotherapy. Pixel laser plays no role in the treatment of spider veins and may actually induce angiogenesis.
Fraxel and Pixel are both factionated, or pixelated, lasers. This means that the laser hand piece looks kind of like a showerhead. Both of these lasers are used for resurfacing, and are very similar in function. Either one would be good for treating fine lines from the upper lip, it would...
Fraxel and/or CO2 are best for resurfacing, but Erbium and Halo are good alternatives. I always combine lasers with microneedling/PRP for more robust outcomes. For skin tightening, I recommend a combination of Ultherapy with RF treatments and Sculptra for skin tightening. I recommend getting a...