I am an outdoor person and have an Asian skin tone. I do wear a hat and sunscreen all the time, but I worry that having Total FX done will cause me not to be able to enjoy outdoor activity as much. Please clarify, how long do I have to avoid the sun after Total FX? Thank you, Tam
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Answer: Sun protection is a lifelong commitment, particularly after Fractional CO2 laser
Active FX is a fractionated carbon dioxide laser, as is Deep FX. There are no published studies to date showing efficacy of one over the other, and the long term differences of one to the other. The Deep FX does go deeper into the dermis to stimulate collagen growth, so it looks better on paper....
Total FX is an intense treatment that can require up to one week of recovery time. At that point, you will be able to apply makeup to hide any residual effects from the treatment. Swelling from fat injections doesn’t typically last as long and should subside within a matter of days. If you h...
Thank you for your question. Total FX can be safely used on all areas of the face, including the skin underneath the eye, when it is administered by an experienced, board-certified dermatologist. The treatment does require the use of safety goggles to protect the eyes from the laser light, and...