Fraxel™ - Related FAQ's
Q: I have a scar from chicken pox on my cheek. I have always wanted it removed. What is the best way? Should I have surgery or Fraxel?A: It depends on the characteristic of the scar. Is it bound down and needs to be forcefully lifted up? Is the texture of the surface of the scar atrophic shiny smooth and white? Is it broad or narrow and deep? Usually there is deep scarring with chicken pox scars and they need to be subcised to lift the scar prior to fillers and even Fraxel Restore laser resurfacing treatments, or Fraxel Repair. Some doctors to punch elevations, punch excisions, punch grafts and then Dermabrasion or Fraxel laser. Scar excision and closure may create a long scar which doesn't heal well so the risks can be greater than the previously mentioned techniques.
Q: I have a lot of acne scars. They are not too deep but they are broad (bigger than a pencil eraser). Should I have filler like Silicone, or Dermabrasion or Fraxel?
A: I am not a fan of Silicone injections. They are used very well by many physicians and many paitents have had great results, but a very few number of patients have had unusual immune reactions that create lumps that require surgery and can leave scars, and some very bad reactions have caused disfigurement and untreatable conditions. Fraxel Restore is a less dangerous energy than that used in Fraxel Repair laser resurfacing but will require a multitude of treatments to get the same good result as one Fraxel Repair treatment.
Q: My eyelid bags were corrected by surgery but I still have a lot of wrinkles in the lower eyelid skin. Can anything such as Fraxel laser be done still?
A: Yes. Provided your skin's elasticity can accommodate the tightening that can be caused by the Fraxel laser, both the Fraxel Restore and Fraxel Repair lasers.
Q: Why do I still have bronzing from Fraxel Dual and it's been four weeks since my treatment?
A: Some skin is more sensitive than others. Subtle redness can appear dark like bronzing at times. Certain ethnicities have skin that is more prone to darkening from trauma. Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is often temporary but it can take months to more than a year for it to resolve. It can be very hard to treat despite chemical peels, topical lightening products such as hydroquinone and Elure, antioxidants, lasers and the use of sunscreens and sun avoidance.
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