Is fractional laser good for your skin?
According to Dr. Estee Williams, board-certified dermatologist in New York City, Fraxel-type laser treatments are ideal for anyone ages 25 to 60 who want to improve skin texture and resurface skin texture to: soften fine lines. lessen acne scars (icepick, boxcar, post-acne hyperpigmentation)
How many sessions of fractional laser do I need?
Four to five treatments with Fraxel® are required, depending on the energy level used and the condition of the treated skin. These are spaced one month apart. The results are not immediate and are slowly progressive, with optimal improvement visible over a three to four month period.
How long does CO2 fractional laser results last?
between three and five years
On average, most patients get to enjoy silky-smooth skin that lasts for anywhere between three and five years after undergoing laser therapy. Many patients maintain treatments by returning every so often for a touch-up or supplementary skin treatment.
How many times can I have CO2 laser?
Experts agree that the effects last for as long as eight years or even longer. CO2 laser skin resurfacing rarely requires any repeated treatment. If your doctor is doing a facelift, they may go over the same area on your skin very lightly once more. Otherwise, you no longer have to go through the procedure again.
Which is better Botox or laser resurfacing?
If you have any scars on the face or discoloration, then CO2 laser treatments can benefit you. Also, more significant wrinkles and lines are best treated using the CO2 laser method. If the lines and wrinkles you are concerned with haven’t fully set, then Botox is a great option for you.
Does CO2 laser tighten jowls?
Having a CO2 laser treatment on the face could potentially improve the jowls. I would not recommend this treatment for you however, because you have some pigment to your skin and you could get darkening of the skin from the laser treatment. You might consider a non-surgical treatment such as Face/NeckTite.
Which is better CO2 laser or microneedling?
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 I use retinol after CO2 laser?
Aside from makeup, it’s also essential that any products containing retinol or glycolic acid are avoided after laser sessions, as they can irritate the skin.