Both lasers work well for different indications

Min S. Ahn, MD answers: Best laser treatment for large pores and under eye wrinkles

For some time now, I have been looking for a treatment to get rid of my under eye wrinkles (they are genetic I guess - I have had them since I was 13) and the excess skin on my upper eyelids. I was told that maybe the Deep Fx or Fraxel Re:store would be ideal, and no other lasers could go that close to my eye. The wrinkles go all the way up to the eyelid base - they are deep and long. I also have huge pores on my face, and I really want them to be minimized as well. Which between Fraxel and Deep FX/Active FX would best address my concerns?


Min S. Ahn, MD
10 months ago
By Min S. Ahn, MD - Westborough Facial Plastic Surgeon

A series (3-5 treatments) of Fraxel restore treatments will work well to tighten pores, but not as well for tightening of the skin as a fractionated CO2 laser, such as the Fraxel Repair or Deep FX.

In our extensive experience with both the Fraxel Restore (>2 yrs) and the Fraxel Repair (>1 year) is that the latter works better for skin tightening and both work well for pores.

The Restore will require less downtime than the Repair but needs to be done in a series and will not tighten skin as well as the Repair.

Best,

Dr. Ahn

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