I am currently getting eMatrix treatments to improve skin texture, should I consider VI Peel? (Photo)

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I am currently getting eMatrix treatments to improve my skin texture and soften some fine lines underneath my eyes, but I was wondering if a VI Peel would be a more effective resurfacing treatment for someone with minor skin concerns and only slight fine lines. I have tried looking into other laser treatments, but they don't work very well with my budget and I prefer the little downtime I get with eMatrix and the downtime I would get with a VI Peel.

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.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jeffrey B. Wise, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello! We do both treatments in our office.  The combination of the two generally will give better results.  Ematrix is a combination of radio frequency and micro needling.  This will target texture, fine lines, large pores and some skin tightening.  If you do the Vi peel either 30 days before or after the treatment it will only benefit you with better results.  We would recommend the VI original or the VI advanced! Consultation is always advised!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

ematrix is out dated, and at home peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (MTS roller with anteage MD ampules weekly, see link) should be started now to prevent further aging.

For facial rejuvenation,  I would suggest a combination approach of 
1) skin care with products and PRP/microneedling
2) PDT light therapy few times a month with growth factors
3) laser treatments like clear and brilliant regularly and a few times a year Fraxel/halo Viva, Co2/Erbium
4) Sculptra injections a few times a year for collagen production with fillers like juvederm/restylane/belotero/radiesse/bellafill
5) thermage/ultherapy for yearly skin tightening with or without PDO or cone based instalift threads for lifting
6) botox every 2-3 months to stop movement lines and prevent lines at rest
7) deep microneedling RF like Fractora/morpheus8 for tightening of the skin
8) Vascular laser like vbeam/excel V or BBL forever young treatment every quarter (3-4 months)

Best, Dr. Emer.

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