Hi, getting fraxel laser resurfacing w palaomar 1540 machine and was wondering how far apart should each sessions be? Is it better if the sessions be close together so that you have more incremental effect? or farther apart to let the skin heal a bit before you damage it again w the laser?
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Hello,What you are experiencing one month post laser is a negative but very common side effect. The residual discoloration is referred to as "post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)". The pinkness will improve slowly over time with very gentle skin care. The brown pigmentation may also re...
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...
Hello,
Fraxel laser is used for improving skin collagen, skin texture and pigmentation.
I would explain to my patients that peeling is not the goal of having fraxel treatment.