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While it is impossible to say without seeing you, I find that many 62 year olds are perfect for this procedure. It is always a challenge to say who is and isn't, but go to someone in your area with a good reputation and see if they feel you are OK for it. Good luck!
Hi Gran,Fraxel repair is effective on all skin of all ages. Most 62 year olds are excellent candidates for Fraxel repair. After careful examination, you and your physician need to have an honest conversation about your expectations and your physicians thoughts about what the laser treatment can realistically accomplish for you. I have found that planning a second Fraxel repair treatment in advance usually sets realistic expectations that can be met or surpassed. Most importantly, choose your treating physician most carefully.Good luck and be well.Dr. P
There is no age limit for Fraxel repair laser resurfacing. However, your expectations should be carefully outlined with your treating doctor. At 62, gravitional aging in the face can be the primary issue. While lasers such as Fraxel Repair can significantly improve your skin, they have limited effect in terms of gravitational aging.
No, its a perfect age, depending on the sun damage. If you have mild, yes, 1927 Fraxel, moderate, RePair, and severe, it should be fully ablative laser. My oldest patient is 90 for RePair. She healed up absolutely fine. All the best, Dr Davin Lim
Your case is a challenge in many ways. While I think you may be benefit from an excision of some of the scars you evidence, the laser may not do all that much. Pores are pores and usually aren't affected by lasers of any type, no matter how deep the laser goes. It is just the way that the...
Thank you for the question. Your doctor should have provided you with detailed verbal and written instructions on Fraxel aftercare. It is really important to help you skin heal quickly and protect your skin investment. On the night following treatment, I recommend patients wash...
Profractional erbium laser is much better as it creates focused ablation channels in your skin without extensive heat damage and coagulation thus recovery is dramatically reduced and effects are maximized by treating all the way through all of your skin into the subcutaneous tissue on 6-12% of...
You will want to avoid using anything other than the prescribed moisturizers on your skin for at least 1-2 weeks after fraxel repair treatments. The goal is to have the outer layer of skin regrow before applying anything that might aggravate the skin before the outer layer is healed.
Some patients heal faster than others, and it depends on a variety of factors like how aggressive the treatment is. Even after an aggressive treatment, you can usually wear makeup after 7 days. Consult with a board-certified dermatologist who can assess you in-person and can give you a better...
Grace, We get great overall results for the Fraxel Repair. It will make your skin look much younger and fresher. It will improve the color and texture of your skin. However, if you are doing it to improve jowls and tighten your neck you will most likely be disappointed. Non-Surgical improvement...
