I have had about 5 fraxel treatments over the years. I was told it will make my skin thin I thought it produced collagen?

Fractional skin resurfacing continues to be an excellent method to bulid collagen. At the very least, you may still be a candidate for a lighter treatment. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles 

Thanks for the question and the first thing that is needed is to consult with a board-certifieddermatologist or plastic surgeon that understands scars and lasers. Some of the original work with fractional lasers and scars took place in South Florida so you should be able to find a provider close...

Fraxel is a fabulous laser and you have a great idea to rejuvenate the skin after a facelift.  It would definitely help the tone and texture of your skin.  I would definitely advise you to only go to an experienced dermatologist who has treated many patients with Fraxel and other lasers for t...

Fraxel is a wonderful laser to treat these fine lines, sun damage, and wrinkles.  I would recommend speaking to your physician about some oral cortisone to help heal the inflammation.  Depending on the settings and how close you go towards the eye area you can have a great deal of swelling t...

You have a great question and the answer is very important for a great deal of my patients.  Dark skin (type III or darker) needs to be treated with distinct and special lasers.  There is a special laser hair machine called the Gentle Yag which is excellent for darker skin types and is gentle e...

Fraxel Dual is a fabulous laser for acne scars but for patients of African American descent I much prefer the eMatrix.  The eMatrix is a color blind laser and treats all skin types without the risk of hyper pigmentation which can be as bad as the scars themselves.  For the best cosmetic r...