Will Getting a Second Series of Fraxel Restore Improve Results?

Remember to check which Fraxel the spa is using. If it is not the Re:store, they are probably using Re:fine. The latter is a very superficial treatment. If it is Re:store, then the spa may provide you with a good result, but depending on what you wish to accomplish, a physician who is...

In my practice, I try to stay away from these combination regimens, as cortisones are non-selective inhibitors of melanocytes.  I would recommend my patients to start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for the pigmentation. I would start with an intense skin rejuvenation protocol for age spots that i...

Although you may get improvement, the skin will never be the same as before the burn.  There may be more eveness of coloration, smoother texture and a more even appearance of the scar after Fraxel laser treatment. Good luck.

Restore is non-ablative, but the skin is still inflammed and plucking too soon leaves the door open to folliculitis and possible pigmentation. Also avoid retinoids, AHA products and all abrasive cleansers for one week. Always use that sunscreen!

Fraxel may not help smoker's lines enough. Even more aggressive older technologies such as carbon dioxide laser and dermabrasion improved the lines but they did not go away for all patients, and many complain about the thinner skin and color change (lighter, permanently). Small units of Botox...

Hi Ale, First of all you want to make sure that the laser your doctor is using is Fraxel by Solta (used to be Reliant). Many laser users will say that they are treating you with Fraxel when they are actually treating you with a competing fractional laser. Once you are sure that your physician...