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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Stella Desyatnikova, M.D. |  |
Active FX for Acne and Redness after Thermage and Fraxel?
Active/ Deep FX can be a great treatment for acne scars. Many patients require more than one treatment, usually spaced every 6 - 9 months, so it is good to keep it in mind. You have to make sure the doctor you see for your scarring has all... more
| Steve Zakany, MD |  |
Are Active FX laser treatments safe for use with dark skin or ethnic skin?
The biggest concern that I have treating darker skin types with Active FX is called Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. Basically, it is a general darkening of the skin that typically fades in a few months, but sometimes can persist.
If your... more
| Steve Zakany, MD | |
Is Active FX a good treatment for smoker's lines?
Bridge Therapy is a fractional CO2 laser procedure that basically uses 2 computer pulse generators (CPG) to make holes in the skin. The Active FX CPG makes bigger holes that go into the upper dermis & gives a "deep peel" for... more
| Kenneth Han DO |  |
Does Active FX get rid of freckles?
Yes, depending of the settings for the Active FX you may achieve phenomenal results from dyschromia, or "sun spots" freckles. This is an ablative procedure, so you are literally cleaning or removing small columns of damaged skin.... more
| Alexander Rivkin, M.D. |  |
Active FX on olive skin - Should I request a test patch?
Hi,
Yes, I think that a test patch is a really good idea.
The other thing to consider is topical hydroquinone for a couple of weeks prior to your treatment. You should also speak to your doctor about how much experience he has specifically with... more
| Alexander Rivkin, M.D. | |
What does Active FX treat?
Active Fx is a new fractionated CO2 laser that is excellent at treating fine lines and brown spots. It will probably be very good at treating acne scars as well, but that will be using a new head which has not been released.
The Active Fx... more
Does Active FX treat and prevent future acne breakouts?
Q: Hi, I went to a Dr. in Beverly Hills to talk about getting rid of my acne scars while treating my acne. He recommended the factionated Co2 laser. The treatment costs $5000 at this office. I have already had photo laser treatments twice,... more
Toronto Active FX doctor recommendations
Q: Are there any doctors that perform Active FX in Canada? Specifically in Toronto, Ontario.
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Post-Active FX treatment: how to stop the irritation and itching?
Q: I'm on day 4, still very red & swollen. Feels like someone is going over my face with a barbwire rolling pin. I'm taking 800 mg of Advil every 8 hours but that's not stopping the irritation. I can't concentrate on anything to distract... more
Should I have Active FX if I have an autoimmune disease?
Q: I have tried Tri-Luma for hyperpigmentation on my face and ears, but it didn't work. Right now I'm considering Active FX Laser. My concern is I have Dermatomyositis, an autoimmune disease, although I've got the illness under control, and I'm... more
Active FX / Deep FX - Will post-procedure scars fade or do I need to seek treatment?
Q: Severe scarring post Active FX laser - PLEASE HELP!
I am nearly 8 weeks post-op from the Lumenis Active FX/Deep FX laser on my face. I have 'pock' marks and divets all over the lower 1/2 of my face. The doctor says these will 'fade' but it is... more
| Edward Bruce McClendon, MD |  |
Which laser treatment is best for facial rejuvenation and skin tightening?
There are several different options available to treat the problems described. There are treatments designed to resurface the top layer of the dermis while accomplishing the skin tightening you are looking for... more
| Kamran Jafri, MD |  |
What's the best way to tighten loose skin?
When addressing "loose skin" of the face it is important to address the issue from both a "quantity" perspective as well as a "quality" perspective.
Lets us first discuss "quantity". As we age we... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD |  |
Active FX vs. Fraxel laser treatments - which is better?
Fraxel re:store involves a series of 3 to 5 treatments while Active Fx involves a single, sometimes a second treatment. They both give good results. Active FX is a very superficial treatment for sun damaged skin... more
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