How long can I wait between ResurFX treatments?

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I was told my previously scheduled appointment would be moved from 6 weeks apart to 12 weeks apart because the dermatologist is too busy... is this too long between? Will the results be diminished?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This shouldn't affect the treatment process. If anything, your skin will have further time to heal in between. Best, Dr. Emer

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.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

Keshini Parbhu, MD · Answer

I like to wait a minimum of 4 weeks between treatments and there really is not a maximum to wait. In between session do your homework with a good medical grade skin care regimen and it should be fine.

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