How many Fraxel treatments do you need?

Typically, patients require between 2 and 6 treatments. The most aggressive approach, with the ablative Fraxel re:pair, can offer results after just one treatment.

How many Fraxel treatments does it take to see results?

You may need downtime of three to five days, as your skin will be red and flaky. Fortunately, these side effects disappear quickly, leaving you with glowing, youthful-looking skin. Most clients typically need two to four Fraxel laser treatments to see ideal results.

Is one Fraxel treatment enough?

It's often insufficient to have just one Fraxel treatment, although this really depends on the patient and their skincare goals. Generally, from 3 to 5 treatments are recommended. For post-surgical scar minimisation, three treatments are usually recommended.

How long do the results of Fraxel laser last?

Results are both immediate and progressive. Optimal improvement is usually visible in 2 to 3 months, but the skin can continue to improve for up to a year.

How many Fraxel can I take in a year?

If a person doesn't need more than one treatment a year, depending on their concern, they should not get more than one. Doing too many treatments too frequently can harm the skin.

Different Fraxel Treatments

Can Fraxel ruin your skin?

Because the Fraxel laser does damage your skin cells (in order for them to rejuvenate and improve your skin's appearance), you need to be certain to clean all treated areas several times a day – two to five, according to plasticsurgery.org – with saline or diluted vinegar solution, depending on your surgeon's ...

Is Fraxel laser worth the money?

Since the Fraxel laser promotes rapid cell turnover and collagen production, it works extremely well on dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles along with other skin conditions such as acne scars. The Fraxel laser is also an effective treatment for skin discoloration.

How many times can you get Fraxel?

How many Fraxel treatments will I need? We recommend at least 3 treatments for optimal results. Four to 6 treatments may be needed for patients with significant scarring and wrinkles. Treatments are usually performed 4 to 6 weeks apart.

What is better than Fraxel laser?

Fractora and Morpheus8 combine RF waves with microneedling technique for even better results. Unlike Fraxel laser, Fractora and Morpheus8 can be used on all skin types safely – on light and darker tones up to skin type VI with no risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Which is better Fraxel or microneedling?

Both procedures inflict micro-injuries on the patients, forcing the body to produce collagen, a skin-repairing protein. Fraxel fractional lasers penetrate the skin more deeply than microneedling, making the Fraxel treatment better suited for patients with major skin issues and microneedling better for mild skin issues.

Will Fraxel remove brown spots?

Fraxel Laser is FDA approved to treat brown spots on the face and body, periorbital wrinkles, and melasma. It has also received FDA approval for skin resurfacing procedures, including photocoagulation of pigmented lesions such as age spots, sun spots and dyschromia (a disorder of pigmentation of skin or hair).

Does Fraxel get rid of wrinkles?

Fraxel is effective in treating: Fine lines & wrinkles (like crow's feet and brow lines) Surface scarring (helps to erase effects of acne & other scarring) Pigmentation (diminishes the appearance of brown spots)

Does Fraxel work for under eye wrinkles?

Wrinkles, fine lines, and dark circles under the eyes are all normal signs of aging, but modern cosmetic treatments are making it simpler than ever to reverse skin aging in the under eye area. In particular, the Fraxel laser can be used as a non-invasive treatment to smooth and brighten the skin under your eyes.

Is Fraxel better than chemical peel?

Laser generally delivers faster results than peels, with results showing in just three to five days. This is especially true when patients choose laser resurfacing to fade acne scars.

Which is better Fraxel or CO2 laser?

Fraxel™ laser¨: Either laser can be used to treat acne scars, wrinkles, sun damage, or texture. But Fractional CO2 is our first choice for sun damage, wrinkles, and texture while the Fraxel laser is our first choice for acne scars. These choices are purely based on which laser is more effective for each condition.

Is laser resurfacing worth it?

Fractional lasers were developed to shorten recovery time and reduce the risk of side effects. Laser resurfacing can lessen the appearance of fine lines in the face. It can also treat loss of skin tone and improve your complexion. Laser resurfacing can't eliminate excessive or sagging skin.

Can Fraxel tighten jowls?

Fraxel (CO2 Laser)

While more invasive than fillers, Thermage, and Ultherapy, Fraxel Re:Pair and other CO2 systems offer quick and dramatic results as they have the power to reduce the volume of jowl-causing sagging skin within a single treatment.

Does Fraxel thicken skin?

The increase in the collagen volume and structure is what creates the thickening of the skin, which improves the health and the appearance of your skin.

What lasers do celebrities use?

Many Hollywood production companies have included the Clear + Brilliant Laser for movie stars and actresses. Jennifer Anniston, Drew Barrymore, Khloe Kardashian, Hailey Baldwin, and Chrissy Teigen are among a few names that turn to this laser treatment for their skin.

How painful is Fraxel?

The 'new' Fraxel is not painful for most patients; a mild prickling sensation can be felt. We ensure patients are comfortable by applying a topical anaesthetic cream before the treatment and the machine now comes with a Zimmer device, which blows chilled air on the skin as the laser works, distracting nerve endings.

What are the dark spots after Fraxel?

Answer: Dark spots after Fraxel

The Fraxel Dual can cause small , almost microscopic specks on the skin after treatment. This is normal and expected after treatment. When they work their way off around day 3 or 4, you will be thrilled how the skin looks underneath.

What can you not do after Fraxel laser?

Keep treated area clean; avoid smoking; excessive alcohol consumption, excessive exercise, perspiring, swimming, or exposing skin to heat and sun. All of your skin care products should be non-irritating and non-clogging for the first week or so after a Fraxel treatment.

Does Fraxel make pores smaller?

The Fraxel laser resurfacing treatment can decrease the size of your pores with a short series of treatments. Dr. Schweiger explains that, "The Fraxel laser improves the appearance of enlarged pores by resurfacing the skin completely. The Fraxel laser pokes tiny, microscopic holes in the skin's surface.

Which is better microneedling or fractional laser?

Laser treatments can often provide quicker, more dramatic and long lasting results than microneedling treatments. Because lasers deliver heat to the skin we see more side effects (such as temporary darkening or bruising) and longer downtime due to post-treatment swelling and redness.

Can you use vitamin C after Fraxel laser?

Topical vitamin C application reduces the injury of the skin's surface barrier after Fraxel laser and promotes restoration of skin pH.