Will Botox Injections Before Fraxel Repair Produce Better Results?

December 22, 2008
Asked By:aphrodite in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.

I am planning to have Fraxel Repair, and have heard that having Botox injections a couple of weeks before having laser treatment will yield better results. Is this true? I would be interested in some advice.

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January 6, 2009

Answer: Botox before laser resurfacing is commonly recommended

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 6, 2009

Answer: Botox before laser resurfacing is commonly recommended

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 7, 2009

Answer: Collagen resurfacing and Botox

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January 7, 2009

Answer: Collagen resurfacing and Botox

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December 27, 2008

Answer: Combined procedures work best

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December 27, 2008

Answer: Combined procedures work best

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December 23, 2008

Answer: Botox does indeed improve the results

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December 23, 2008

Answer: Botox does indeed improve the results

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