Elizabeth Anderson Responds:

Hi Joan,

Thanks for your question!

The Fraxel laser is one of the most comon cosmetic procedures we do in our dermatology office in Knoxville.  We use the Fraxel re:store Dual laser which has a much shorter downtime as compared to other Fraxel lasers, such as the Fraxel re:pair ablative laser.  Most of my patients say that their face was puffy for 2-3 days following the procedure, but there is no open skin.  There typically isn't any pain following the Fraxel re:store laser.  I ask my patients to use a moisturizer for 5-7 days following their Fraxel.  

The cost of the Fraxel procedure depends on the number of areas treated.  You can call the office and ask what the cost would be for the number of areas you are interested in having treated.  The office consultation for Fraxel is free.

We can typically get you in for your evaluation and treatment quickly.

You can read more about the Fraxel laser by clicking here and here.

Thanks,

Elizabeth Anderson, MD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Elizabeth Anderson Dermatology

Knoxville, Tennessee

www.elizabethandersondermatology.com

-Dr. Anderson

Answer Published on 4/15/2012 at 7:44 PM