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Retin A can help increase dermal collagen and improve photodamaged coloration issues such as lentigines (brown sun spots) but it can not replicate the improvement seen from fraxel repair laser resurfacing which can induce improvement in lines, texture and color and even tightening.
I disagree. I vote for the deep Fraxel. Obviously, you can use Retin A at home for a fraction of the cost of a deep Fraxel treatment. And if you were to have deep Fraxel, most doctors would want you to use Retin A beforehand to "precondition" your skin to achieve the best results. Since your question does not address cost, I vote for the deep Fraxel having a greater effect than Retin-A alone. But a moderate depth chemical peel could likely produce similar results at even less cost.
Retin A does stimulate some small amount of collagen production in the dermis, but it is only effective for very superficial wrinkling. Retin A also causes epidermal cell turnover and freshens the epidermis and temporarily reverses some sun damage while it is being used. Deep Fraxel can affect the deeper dermis and generate more collagen production. It also helps renew the epidermis.
Retin A better......................................................................................................
Fraxel Repair and Fraxel Restore induce new collagen production and whether it is this or nerve ending rejuvenation within the new collagen causing the tingling is not known, but it is a common symptom in laser resurfacing and surgical reconstruction.
Lower eyelid dark circles are not easily treated. There are different causes for redness and pigmentation of the lower eyelids and we are not certain of the biologic reasons for any of them. Why do people with bad allergies and those who are tired get dark circles? Is sluggish blood flow...
If your surgeon approves the surfacing then you can consider laser resurfacing with Fraxel or other lasers. Some people have lost the elasticity of their eyelid skin and some eyelid surgeries have a risk of removal of too much skin and the lower eyelid could pull down. If laser resurfacing...
There is no Fraxel Mini This must be the effort by a physician to brand themselves. there is no need for this if the doctor is practicing good medicine and obtaining great results, they can refer to Fraxel Resotre, Dual or Repair.
In my experience when patients say they have 'blistering' from a procEdure, in fact it is something else. Your doctor would be upset if you did let him help you with your Problem. Please do not self medicate as it could easily lead to longterm problems. Good luck!
In general, Fraxel laser can provide a lot of improvement with just a single treatment. That is why I am such a huge fan of Fraxel. That being said, I still have excellent results with traditional chemical peels. The choice really depends on your skin type, texture, and problem area. If you...
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