I'm hoping I can get a concise answer on this... I have called a few local doctors and each gives me a different answer. Is it safe to have fraxel restore over the entire upper eyelid if an eye shield is used? I have crepey upper eyelid skin. Also, can a licensed nurse perform the upper eyelid area restore or must a doctor? I am in California.
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January 8, 2016
Answer: Fraxel on Eyelids
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
The answer lies in the density- Repair is 70% meaning that is the percentage of skin treated, whilst fully ablative means 100% of the skin is treated. Fully ablative heals up longer than RePair, HOWEVER the results will vary. Usually with Fraxel RePair multiple treatments are needed....
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