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The results of the Fraxel laser are long-term but not permanent. Your skin will continue to age as years go by from both environmental and genetic factors. By properly taking care of your skin with a good skincare routine, maintenance laser and light treatments, and adequate sun protection, your skin will stay healthy longer.
Fraxel is a laser skin rejuvenation treatment that resurfaces your outer skin, erasing imperfections. It also encourages the production of collagen, a protein found in connective tissue.The result is clearly visible lines, folds and wrinkles. Fraxel laser skin rejuvenation is a non-invasive technique that affects only about 20 percent of the facial skin exposed to it. The most common side effects of Fraxel laser treatment are swelling and skin redness, which should subside within a couple of days. Other temporary side effects may include minor itching, dry skin, peeling or flaking, and a bronzed skin appearance. The risk of infection or scarring is very limited.
There are many options for improvement but no "cure" for stretch marks. If they are red, Vbeam or Excel V laser can help. If they are older and stretched/white, then treatments/procedures such as microneedling, lasers or radiofrequency devices can help build collagen and give improvement. I suggest a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in the treatment of scars and who is an expert in lasers and fillers. Best, Dr. Emer.
While Fraxel can be effective with some patients for stretch marks, I have personally gotten better results with the eMatrix for stretch marks. Red stretch marks can effectively be treated with the V-Beam laser. Please consult with a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with lasers. Best, Dr. Green
Agree with Dr Emer- red stretch marks can be faded with V BEAM or other vascular lasers. Often 3-4 sessions are needed. I often combine my treatments with Vitamin A cream. Old stretch marks are harder to treat. My choice? Either Fraxel laser, CO2 Fractional or RF microneedling. Regardless of which treatment you elect, the results are variable, and you will require 3-4 sessions. Expect a maximal fading and or improvement of 30-40%. Dr Davin LimLaser DermatologistBRISBANE, Australia
There are a number of ways to avoid acne after Fraxel. You can use Epiceram as the emollient or use Bactroban cream which is a prescription antibiotic cream. If you have significant acne you may best to start an oral antibiotic such as Oracea. Best, Dr. Green
The Fraxel Dual is a fabulous laser with two different wavelengths for treating pigmentation and wrinkles. The 1927 wavelength is used primarily for pigmentation and the 1550 for acne scars and wrinkles. Some doctors do combine both wavelengths during the same treatment. Caution must be ad...
Fraxel is an amazing laser for sun spots and sun spots on the face and the rest of the body. Normally the area treated turns darker and flakes off like fine sand paper. Your skin should be better than ever in about five days. If you have any questions or concerns you should contact your tr...
