31 years old - Should I get fractional laser? (Photos)

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I have just been to a clinic for a consultation and they said I should have fractional laser as I would only need one treatment and can top up with BBL and Botox if I need as a preventative. I am 31 years old I do have many wrinkles around my eyes especially my right eye and two deep wrinkles inbetween my brows. I have comondones and a couple of small scares from spots. I am currently breastfeeding too. I live in dubai so I am out in the sun a lot. And I do love to sunbath. Should I get it?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Center Aesthetic &amp; Dermatology · Answer

For the wrinkles around your eyes and frown- nothing will work as well as Botox (however its recommended to wait after breastfeeding). Resurfacing lasers such as Fraxel will help mostly with skin texture, brightening, pores, and possibly your scars, but they won't get rid of these wrinkles. BBL is best for redness and brown spots. Hope this helps!

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