I’ve been told I need deep ablative resurfacing (Contour TRL) to get rid of these lines above and below my lips. Doc said 500 microns around the mouth, less around the rest. $5500 and serious downtime. I asked if I could get 3 fractional laser treatments instead but was told that would never give the same result as one deep ablative resurfacing. Is that true? Also, about what percentage of improvement would I get with one fractional, 3 fractional, and one deep ablative resurfacing? Thank you.
Answer: Clear and brilliant will help minimize appearance of fine lines and wrinkles 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. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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Answer: Clear and brilliant will help minimize appearance of fine lines and wrinkles 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. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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July 28, 2019
Answer: Best Treatment for Deep Perioral Lines While it is difficult to make a recommendation from photos alone, I would say a series of fractional laser treatments might give you a comparable result depending on the device used and the skill and experience of your provider. I would seek a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist and laser expert who offer an extended range of laser procedures. The wider selection allows your provider to customize your treatment with the precision necessary to ensure an optimal outcome. You can also consider combining your laser treatments with other procedures like injectables or RF microneedling to enhance your results further.
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July 28, 2019
Answer: Best Treatment for Deep Perioral Lines While it is difficult to make a recommendation from photos alone, I would say a series of fractional laser treatments might give you a comparable result depending on the device used and the skill and experience of your provider. I would seek a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist and laser expert who offer an extended range of laser procedures. The wider selection allows your provider to customize your treatment with the precision necessary to ensure an optimal outcome. You can also consider combining your laser treatments with other procedures like injectables or RF microneedling to enhance your results further.
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July 28, 2019
Answer: Best Treatments for Perioral Lines Deep resurfacing might be a good option for you, but a series of fractional treatments might also produce a positive result. As long as you are working with a doctor who is both board certified and experienced in treating perioral lines, you should have confidence in knowing the treatment chosen for you will meet your needs and goals best.
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July 28, 2019
Answer: Best Treatments for Perioral Lines Deep resurfacing might be a good option for you, but a series of fractional treatments might also produce a positive result. As long as you are working with a doctor who is both board certified and experienced in treating perioral lines, you should have confidence in knowing the treatment chosen for you will meet your needs and goals best.
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May 14, 2018
Answer: Laser Resurfacing with--Fraxel, Co2, lasers, microneedling/prp, Sculptra, Botox, peels, rf treatments Fraxel or Co2 are best for resurfacing. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp, Sculptra, peels and rf treatments for more robust outcomes for facial rejuvenation. We space treatments every 4-6 weeks, but will depend on healing. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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May 14, 2018
Answer: Laser Resurfacing with--Fraxel, Co2, lasers, microneedling/prp, Sculptra, Botox, peels, rf treatments Fraxel or Co2 are best for resurfacing. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp, Sculptra, peels and rf treatments for more robust outcomes for facial rejuvenation. We space treatments every 4-6 weeks, but will depend on healing. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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May 8, 2019
Answer: Deep lines around the mouth treatment options You have pretty deep lines as well as loss of volume all around your mouth area. The deeper ablative C02 laser treatments are really still the gold standard for these deep lines. I don't think a short series of shallower treatments would be as good as one CO2 fractional laser treatment. There is a 7-10 day recovery. Also , you could use a little volume to support the skin, and give you a more youthful look, and for that I would recommend your own fat or a hyaluronic acid filler.
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May 8, 2019
Answer: Deep lines around the mouth treatment options You have pretty deep lines as well as loss of volume all around your mouth area. The deeper ablative C02 laser treatments are really still the gold standard for these deep lines. I don't think a short series of shallower treatments would be as good as one CO2 fractional laser treatment. There is a 7-10 day recovery. Also , you could use a little volume to support the skin, and give you a more youthful look, and for that I would recommend your own fat or a hyaluronic acid filler.
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