Posted August 11, 2010 in Beauty, Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Andrew Erikson wrote a very good piece today published in Paul Callaway’s blog about fractionated CO2, with an excellent guide on how to choose your treating physician. Mr. Erikson stresses the importance of choosing the most experienced and skilled laser physician with the particular device.
In other words, once again, “It’s not the Arrow, it’s the Indian”, or in this case, it’s not the laser, it’s the treating physician (although some lasers are much better and more effective than others).
The article was so informative for prospective patients that I have reproduced it here, with all credit to Andrew Erikson and Paul Callaway:
Selecting the Best Laser Specialist, New Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing Facts
There are so many lasers out there now and everyone claims to have the best and most innovative technique to help your skin.What is the Truth?
Well, according to most physicians and industry experts, there has yet to be a laser that has emerged as the leader in the fractional co2 laser resurfacing arena. The hottest and most popular CO2 devices are the: SmartXide Dot Co2 laser,Ellipse Juvia Fractional Co2 Laser, Reliant Fraxel Re:pair Co2 Laser,and the Lumenis Active FX Fractional Co2 laser. Each of these
lasers differ slightly from the others but they all can provide great results. Physicians continue to argue and debate over the efficacy of their device but few of them will admit that much of the
difference lies in their hands. The outcome of any device is largely dependent upon how skilled the physician is with their device.
It is so important that patients see Fractional specialists who have a proven track record of great results with the latest technology. Odds are, if your physician is well versed in the other laser technologies such as Fraxel or Traditional Co2 resurfacing, then they should be able to perform the fractional laser without any issues. You still have to do your homework and have realistic expectations of the results you can expect to see. You should do your research on the laser he or she will be using and more importantly do your research on the person who will be doing the procedure.
- How many of these procedures have you done?
- Do you have before and post op pictures from this device?
- How long have you been using this device?
- Why did you select this device over the others available?
- How long have you been performing laser procedures?
- Have you written any papers on laser resurfacing or the different laser devices?
- What is the difference between Fraxel and Fractional Co2 Laser?
If you do not know the answer these questions, you should visit http://Fractionalc02.com to learn the answers to these questions and much more. You can also watch video demonstrations of the various laser procedures available, view before and after photos, and read articles by top Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons about this new procedure. You can also visit to learn about the numerous fractional co2 lasers currently on the market.
These are just some initial questions that you can ask to gain a comfort level with the prospective provider. You want to make sure that you have a good comfort level with the practitioner and do not feel like he/she is just trying to sell you something. Remember that there is no BEST LASER but there are the best settings for the results you are after. Many of the laser devices can provide the same outcome but they MUST be in qualified hands to do so.
Andrew Eriksen – Patient Advocate
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Former Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Dermatology Administrator and Marketing Director – Managed Laser Demonstrations for 2008 Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeon Meeting
Dr Persky is located in Encino, California but services all of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Including, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana and Agoura Hills and more.
