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Typically you want to stop any retinal products 2 weeks prior. Any vitamin C, and glycolic acid products you want to stop at least 3 days before fractional laser. You also cannot be tan or have any recent sun exposure prior to your treatment. Fractional laser treatments are spaced 4 weeks apart.
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...
I spent a lot of time investigating the different fractionated lasers before I committed to the Fraxel laser. Not all lasers are the same and I have seen better results with the Fraxel. It is just as important to find a dermatologist who is highly trained and skilled at these lasers to make s...
The reddness you are experiencing is not uncommon, even after fractional laser treatments. It is usually an indication that the skin is still healing. I would avoid any skin bleaching cream or Retin A for another week, or if you are using these creams, back-off and start using them every other...
Hyperpigmentation and inflammation after laser procedures is quite common. In general, hyperpigmentation of any kind needs a combination approach of peels like Cosmelan, lasers like Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase and Laser Genesis, radiofrequency treatments like Venus Viva, and constant skin care...
