After 3 sessions, does it take 6 months after the last session to judge the results? In the meantime, will collegen be forming?
Dear eyelid123,Fractional ablative resurfacing, using a Fraxel or otherlaser devices generally will require three to six sessions depending on energylevels, each separated by between one and six weeks. In general after a series of treatments ofadequate energy level, waiting four to six months to assess the results wouldbe a conservative approach to scar management. In this time certainly non-ablative fractional and non-fractional lasersuch as intense pulse light therapy or the infrared non-ablative fractionalsand radio frequency bulk heating devices can continue to be used on a monthlybasis.Patients and time following laser treatments is usually yourbest friend and over aggressive treatments particularly in non-Caucasian skincan lead to complications, so conservative and a metered more gradual approachis indicated.I hope this information has been of some assistance and formore information, please review the link below.R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.Certified Plastic SurgeonYorkville, Toronto