Is 62 Too Old for Fraxel Repair?

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...

Hi lin, Once your skin has recovered from your Fraxel repair treatment you can use self tanner.  You most likely will not need to use anything for a few months as Fraxel repair leaves you skin with a bit of color that fades naturally over months. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

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...

Hi Grace, Fraxel repair is an alternative for patients like yourself who do not wish to undergo surgery, but who desire facial and neck rejuvenation. It is not going to tighten your neck and jowls as much as a neck/face lift would. With the degree of laxity in your neck, you should count on...