i have ablative co2 laser last 12 months ago on one cheek called silk touch co2 laser, it kind of made my cheek pale, iam interested in having active fx for my acne scarring, is this treatment ablative or is it fractional,
what is the difference, i dnt want to be left with even more white skin
The Active Fx is a fractionated CO2 laser, designed specifically to avoid the kind of hypopigmentation that you describe. Instead of vaporizing an entire layer of skin, the Active Fx works by punching microscopic holes with untreated skin around the holes. Healing is faster, easier and scar tissue formation is minimized. If you are treating acne scars, however, I would recommend using the Deep Fx head as well as the Active Fx head during your procedure. Acne scars are notoriously difficult to treat, so the combination treatment is more effective.
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I have Acne scaring, very deep, can it be fixed ? Also, 
my face is very thin, can I have fuller face?
Acne scarring is treatable but there are no shortcuts. The best method currently is fractionated CO2 laser. You will have about a week of downtime and there is some mild discomfort (not pain, just a feeling of tightness and heat – like a sunburn) but you will get real results. You will most likely need more than one treatment.
In terms of filling out the face, fillers can work for subtle and natural looking changes, but I would need to see a picture to know where and how much filler to use. I mostly use Radiesse for increasing the volume of the face. It is a safe and effective filler that lasts a good amount of time.
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First of all, it just goes to show that my mommy was right – I am special!
Actually, it is great to see the continued attention that non surgical facial sculpting is receiving.These procedures have been adoopted faster than I even expected back in the day (6 years ago) when it was all getting started.
Fillers and Botox have redefined the relationship that the average person has with the aesthetic field.
The last six years have seen a non surgical revolution and I look forward to all the new stuff we have yet to discover!
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I have had 4 deep chemical peels done to remove severe acne scarring over the past 7 years. After the last one my skin has stayed bright red. It has been almost a year now and it is not fading. I now have to always use a moisturizer with a green tint and thick waterproof makeup in order to cover it up and it still looks red in pictures. I won’t even let my husband see me without makeup. I am scared to go swimming with my kids because the makeup might wash off. I had the chemical peels so I wouldn’t have to wear so much makeup. What would be the best treatment to get rid of the red?
Also I am 37 and have droopy upper eyelids, they almost rest on my upper lashes. The are not crepey but just a fold. Is there something I could do other than eye surgery?
That’s a long time to be red! You should not have to suffer through this without help.
I would go to your dermatologist and ask their advice about the redness. IPL photofacial or YAG laser treatment would be a good idea for you. You will probably need several treatments, but it is worth it.
By the way, you may want to speak to the office that did your last peel. This is a problem that they had a hand in causing, so they may want to take some responsibility in fixing it.
In terms of your eyes, I do not think that you are going to get away from having a blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) – there’s no way to tighten that skin non-surgically. The good news is that it sounds like you have an issue that insurance may cover: when the skin folds over so much that it interferes with vision, medical insurance will cover the procedure. I would speak with an oculoplastic specialist.
Hope that helps.
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