Should you use Fractional Lasers? | Dr Davin Lim
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- What is Fraxel laser?
Fraxel laser improves skin quality including sun damage, age spots, & non-melasma pigmentation. This gentle laser resurfaces the upper layers of skin to reveal new, rejuvenated & blemish free youthful skin.
Is it any good for melasma?
No, Fraxel is a dismal laser for melasma, but an awesome laser for other forms of pigmentation. The ideal melasma laser targets pigment & produces very little heat. Fraxel targets water & produces too much heat. Pico lasers like Picosure Pro or Picoway are better for melasma pigmentation.
What is it really good for?
Fraxel laser’s optimal application window is for sun damage, age spots, & freckles in lighter skin types. It can treat pigmentation in darker skin patients, however pico lasers are much better at this role.
What results can I expect from the Fraxel laser?
Though marketed as a melasma treatment, this laser produces disappointing results in comparison to new pico lasers. Clear & Brilliant can give moderate results in some patients after a series of 5 sessions, spaced 3-6 weeks apart.
We use Fraxel to treat non-melasma pigmentation. In this context, results are awesome.
How does it work?
Fractional laser can treat melasma via three mechanisms-
Exfoliation of the skin: this is the main mode of action as fractional lasers provide a transit of pigment. This improves the appearance of dull skin & melasma.
Increased absorption of skin care actives: by breaching the skin’s surface, it allows for more efficient passage of vitamin C, retinol & other pigment correctors.
Repair of sun damaged skin: aids in skin rejuvenation with a reduction of sun induced pigment.
Man your face has a lot of freckles and melesma after all those lasers youve self done
Lasers do not fix a problem forever. If you continue sun exposure - it all comes back, not the problem of a laser but of a person who doesn’t protect themself from the sun.
Dr. David, 1570 nm and CO2 combined. It looks like the machine is the Alma Hybrid 😮
Is it true that phenol peel doesnt remove scars? Ive heard a doctor say that
Please give your updated opinion to Ulthera! I remember you got it yourself.
I use Resolve 1064 for Melasma. Really nice results.
I agree! We also see the fractional 1550nm (such as Fraxel Re:Store) giving good results when the melasma is deeper. We check that first with Woods Light. And also the fractional Q-switched 1064 does well in our practice.
How many times can someone get a fraxel laser done in their lifetime?
We recommend six weeks in between treatments for the non-ablative fractional lasers and not to perform them in summer, though that depends on the amount of sunshine in your part of the world
Best IPL setting for sun damage spots?
@@vietxsoul Each laser has different setting parameters. Plus all the othrr factors for the skin type your treating, sunspots & pigment.