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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Replied on 10/26/2009

By: Colorado Laser Clinic | Robert T. Motazedi, MD
Colorado Springs, CO

Fraxel treatments will reverse the effects of aging like sun damage and fine wrinkles. The Fraxel:restore will take between five to eight years off of your complexion and with good skin care (30+ SPF sunscreen, glycolic or Vitamin C based creams, etc.) the results should last five to eight years.
Once you have received the initial four treatments with Fraxel, you should review your pictures to determine if results are still being acheived. IF they are, then you can make a determination to continue treatment or not.

Replied on 10/22/2009

By: Greenwich Medical Skincare and Laser Spa | Serving all of Fairfield County
Old Greenwich, CT

Your Fractional Laser Resurfacing treatments should take you back 4-5 years. How long the results will last, depends on your natural aging process and your life style. If you smoke, drink alcohol, and do not use sun protection, the results will diminish quicker. It is very important that you continue to use a good sunscreen, as well as a Vitamin C serum, we like SkinCeutical's C&E Ferulic.

We do recommend a touch up treatment every six months.

None of the above is not intended as medical advice. If you have a medical concern, please consult your doctor.

Replied on 10/22/2009

By: LazaDerm Skincare Centre | Dr. Lornell E. Hansen, II M.D.
Sioux Falls, SD

The results and the length of improvement with any laser treatment you choose will be dependent upon your skin care and sun exposure. The nice thing about Thermage and Fraxel treatments is that they can be repeated when it becomes necessary again. I always tell my patients that if they are not going to take care of their skin why invest in cosmetic procedures.

Replied on 10/21/2009

By: Forever Young Med Spa | South Florida's #1 Medical Spa!
Fort Lauderdale, FL

After you have completed a series of Fraxel treatments it is always recommended to do a follow up every 4-6 months to maintain your results. Doinga microdermabrasion on a monthly basis helps maintain your results also; in which case you may only need a yearly fraxel treatment.

Replied on 10/21/2009

By: Esta Kronberg, M.D. | Board Certified Dermatologist
Houston, TX

I personally do not do Thermage. Fraxel lasts years especially if you incorporate a good skin care program after the treatments.

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