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Rachel Herschenfeld, MD
Boston Dermatologist
Recent answer posted by Rachel Herschenfeld, MD
Q: Fraxel Restore for post-dermabrasion scars?
A:
The Fraxel Re:store laser may be helpful for treating dermabrasion scars, and it is unlikely to cause pigment changes. I have treated patients with the Re:store laser on only parts of the face and have not seen any demarcation lines. You may want to consider the Fraxel Re:pair if the scars are deep. The Re:pair can often produce greater improvement in scarring, but there is more risk of pigment change. It also takes longer to heal after a treatment with the fraxel Re:pair compared to the Re:store.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: B.S., Yale University, 1988 Medical School: M.D., Harvard Medical School, 1992 |
| Post-medical school training | Residency: Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 1992-1995 Dermatology, Tufts and Boston Medical Center, 1995-1998 |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 11 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) |
| Hospital affiliations | Newton Wellesley Hospital |
| Medical or professional license | MA |
| Requesting an appointment with Rachel Herschenfeld, MD using RealSelf.com is free & confidential. A consultation fee may apply | |
| Location | Dermatology Partners, Inc. 65 Walnut St Suite 480 Wellesley Hills, MA View map |
Treatments offered by Rachel Herschenfeld, MD
BotoxCollagen injection
Fraxel Laser
IPL
Mole removal
Restylane
Scar removal
Sculptra
Tattoo removal