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Fraxel
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Can Fraxel tighten the sun damaged skin above my knees?
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I have sun damaged skin above my knees. They are also a little saggy and have an ugly appearance. I've tried cellulize & fillers but I would like the skin tightened so that I feel comfortable wearing shorts. I am healthy & work out regularly! I cant do this with exercise. Is Fraxel the best treatment for loose/sun damaged skin above the knees?
For someone who has severe acne scars, how many Fraxel laser treatments should I expect to have?
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Again, I have severe and kind of deeper scars over a wide surface. I have a lighter skin tone as well.
What are my best options for treating sagging tissue on my neck - Fraxel?
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I had Fraxel over a year ago with pretty good results, but I would like something that lasts longer if possible. What are the options for treating the neck area?
Could Fraxel have caused orbital fat loss?
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Last year I had two pixel (Fraxel) laser treatments, then six LED light sessions on my face about two months after. A few weeks later my eye area started to deteriorate and it keeps getting worse. I look so much older nowwhat could have caused it?
Is V-beam Laser the same as Fraxel?
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For an after-surgery scar, is the v-beam laser as effective at reducing the scar as the Fraxel re-store procedure? Are they essentially the same?
Are bumps and pimples normal after Fraxel?
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I underwent Fraxel three weeks ago and I noticed that my face purged with whiteheads and small acne all over my forehead (but not cystic). Is this normal? Thanks for any help or advice you can provide.
What are the side effects on eyesight of Fraxel treatment around the eyes?
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I had my first Fraxel treatment on August 4, 2012. Since than I am feeling a little pain in and around my eyes and little headache also. Is this Is is due to treatment and normal? Is it long term? Will it effect my eyesight? Should I continue with my treatments?
Why have my pigmentation problems come back?
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I had a successful full face Fraxel to rid dark pigmentation and some minor old acne scars. My face scabbed over and I applied Cu3 cream for 10 days, after which time the skin shed the dark marks. However, five weeks later the dark pigmentation is back even worse! Why? Please help me! What can be done about this?
I was wondering what the difference is between the Fraxel Sr. and the Palomar Lux1540
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I have acne scarring and have tried numerous treatment options. I have tried the Fraxel Sr. laser, and I am not that happy with the results. I was wondering what the difference is between the Fraxel Sr. and the Palomar Lux1540?
Do Fraxel results last long term?
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I been reading some reviews online and some people have said that the Fraxel results for acne scar treatments are not permanent. I thought the procedure promoted collagen production. Does the collagen production stop?
I had v-beam for correction of melasma that left Red Circles what could fix this?
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After reading about FRAXEL, I was wondering if this laser would correct redness left by v-beam
Is it safe for the neck and chest and are package deals usually offered?
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Is fraxel safe for the neck and chest area, and how many treatments are needed? Also are package deals usually offered?
I am 60 and am about to undergo Fraxel for facial rejuvenation
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My wrinkles are not too bad, but they are becoming more pronounced. I do have some roseacea, broken capillaries, sun damage and crows feet. What setting and what type of Fraxel should be used? Will one treatment be enough to get a good results?
What should we do (care) after having fraxel?
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What should I do post fraxel treatment?
My face is ok but I have ugly spots on my legs. Would afrsxel work on legs?
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My face is ok but I have ugly spots on my legs from sun damage. Would afrsxel be a good option? Or would you recommend another?
What is the difference between fraxel and revlite?
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I am about to go and see my skin specialist. I've been reading so much about lasers and would like to know the difference between fraxel and revlite lasers, and how they treat ageing skin?
Dark under eye sockets (hereditary)
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Does this procedure help with darkness under the eye sockets? And to what extent?
Do you have to prepare for treatment?
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Is there any preparing for this treatment?
Does Fraxel work on sun damaged legs?
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Does Fraxel work on sun damaged legs?
I'm 41 with sensitive skin.. How often can I get Fraxel?
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I am 41 years old and have very sensitive skin. Is Fraxel ok for me? If so, how often can I do Fraxel?
Fraxel treatment for brown spots on face?
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Is the treatment effective on a brown skin from South East Asia?
I have vitiligo. Is it safe to have Fraxel restore treatments?
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I have vitiligo and am wondering if it's safe to have a few fraxel restore treatments? The vitiligo is on my eyelids, hips, knees, and arms.
What is the best non-surfical treatment for under eye dark circles, is it Fraxel?
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II am 37 and want to get rid of under eye dark circles. I have heard about Aluma,and Fraxel treatment for under eye circles. Please suggest the best non surgical treatment.
How dependent are the results of Fraxel CO2 on the doctor's skills and experience?
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Are the doctor's skill and experience a big factor in the results obtained thru Fraxel CO2?
Can Fraxel damage the sensitivity of face nerves?
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Can Fraxel damage the face nerves? Will nerve sensitivity be the same after 5 rounds the of Fraxel laser?
Can I workout post Fraxel treatment?
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I had my 1st fraxel to to help reduce hyperpigmentation. Is it ok to run indoors right away? Or should I wait so I don't get my face overheated? How long should I wait to run?
Can Fraxel make a pre-existing skin condition worse?
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How does Fraxel affect any existing cancers or maladies already on the skin?
How well does Fraxel work on Acne Scars?
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I have acne scarring (No pitting), and I have been working with a Plastic Surgeon with Micro Dermabrasions, as well as the Obagi Program with Retin A. I want something more. What type of results can I expect with Fraxel?
When you get Fraxel do results show immedeatly?
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I had Fraxel done twice. Will I see results right away or does it take longer?
What is the highest number setting with the Fraxel procedure?
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My son had his 2nd Fraxel. The first treatment was done at 20, this time it was set on 70. What is the highest number setting for Fraxel?
Can Fraxel treat loose neck skin?
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I have loose skin on my neck that I would like to have tightened. Is Fraxel a good choice for this, or is another treatment more highly recommended?
Does Fraxel work on stretch marks?
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Does it get rid of stretch marks?
Is hyperpigmentation a common post Fraxel side effect?
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Is postFraxel hyperpigmentation a problem? What is the treatment? Does it get worse with further treatments?
Can fraxel remove tattoos?
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Can tattoo pigment be removed with Fraxel the same way it gets rid of age spots?
How long do Fraxel treatments last?
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Will my wrinkles start to return?
How many treatments does Fraxel require?
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Will I have to keep coming back to my doctor's office?
Can Fraxel help with loose skin on the face.
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Wondering which procedure provides the best results for loose skin on face, with very little fatty tissue underneath? The fraxel laser or IPL?
Once you complete the four to six treatments of Fraxel, how long does it last? Is it determined by skin care and sunscreen?
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I am about to have a Thermage treatment and possibly Fraxel later. I would like to know if I will need no further treatments after the initial four to six treatments with proper skin care.
Will Fraxel help reduce hypopigmentation?
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I have a 4 year old small scrape on my forehead/hair line from a car accident that has healed completely but it's now hypopigmented(almost a tad pinkish). Will this work to bring back the pigment in my skin to blend in with the skin around it?
What is the best acne scar treatment?
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I have a few acne scars and some hyperpigmentation and brown spots. Tell me which you think is better for these items....laser resurfacing or the fraxel and what is the difference between them.
Fraxel and Skin Rejuvenation combinations
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Can Fraxel laser resurfacing be safely used in conjunction with any other procedures?


 

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