Joel Schlessinger MD answers common questions about laser treatments. Read everything you need to know about these popular procedures. Find more dermatology advice on Dr. Schlessinger's blog: http://drjoelschlessinger.com/.

1. FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS ABOUT
LASER TREATMENTS
Joel Schlessinger, MD
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2. What is Fraxel?
Fraxel is a resurfacing
procedure that delivers laser
energy in tiny microbeams to
tighten skin and minimize fine
lines, wrinkles, sun damage,
scars, uneven pigmentation
and large pores.
Before After
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3. What can I expect after a Fraxel
treatment?
Most patients rest for 5 to 7 days before they return
to normal activities. The results are not permanent,
but they last for up to 6 months, which is significantly
longer than non-abrasive laser procedures.
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4. Fraxel results
Before After
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5. What is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is a non-surgical
treatment that uses
ultrasound technology
with the body’s natural
healing process to lift,
tone and tighten loose
skin on the face and neck. Before After
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6. What can I expect after an Ultherapy
treatment?
You may see some toning and firming immediately
following the procedure, but the full lifting and
tightening effect will build gradually in 3 to 6
months with results lasting for over a year. There is
no downtime associated with Ultherapy.
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7. Ultherapy results
Before After
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8. Are laser treatments safe?
Absolutely! Both Fraxel and Ultherapy
are completely safe procedures
cleared by the FDA. Fraxel is safer than
most laser resurfacing procedures and
requires less downtime. The
ultrasound technology used in
Ultherapy has been practiced in
medicine for over 50 years.
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9. What should I use to treat post-
procedural skin?
Joel Schlessinger MD
recommends EltaMD Laser
Post Procedure Balm to help
moisturize and heal sensitive
skin after laser treatments.
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or visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/dermatology for more information.

10. What can I use to cover post-
procedural redness?
To conceal redness, Joel
Schlessinger MD recommends
Oxygenetix Oxygenating
Foundation. For spot treatments,
try glo minerals GloRedness Relief
Powder.
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or visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/dermatology for more information.

11. What can I use to enhance results between
procedures?
Joel Schlessinger MD recommends
Neocutis Bio-Cream Bio-restorative
Skin Cream with PSP® to tighten and
tone the face and neck. To minimize
fine lines, wrinkles, and other visible
signs of aging, try Pro+Therapy MD
Advanced Ultra Rich Night Repair.
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or visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/dermatology for more information.

12. Here’s how you can find out
more about Dr. Joel Schlessinger:
- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/drjoelschlessinger
- Twitter http://www.twitter.com/drschlessinger
- Blogs http://drjoelschlessinger.com/
http://drjoelschlessinger.wordpress.com/
Interested in learning more or setting up an appointment? Call 402.334.7546
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