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CO2 Laser Vs Fraxel Repair to Improve Skin Texture?
asked 2 years ago by 28forever in New Kensington,PA
Latest answer by John Burns, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, face, female, costs, large pores, milia, rosacea, skin, sun damage, texture
Hello, I am 49, with large pores, a lot of Milia above and below eyes, sun damaged skin. I have had 3 Fraxel Restore treatments.
I am really bothered by my skin not going out in social events during the day. I can see people looking at my chin, which has vertical lines. I have Rosacea but the redness is not a problem, it is the skin texture. Which would be better, the CO2 laser or Fraxel repair? A local plastic surgeon in my area will do the CO2 for around $3200.
I am afraid of having it done on all areas of the face, but for the results I am after, I will do it. I will end up with skin like a baby's bottom!
2 answers to CO2 Laser Vs Fraxel Repair to Improve Skin Texture?
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Fraxel Repair is better for wrinkles and aged skin
Your question is very good and brings up some points which can be confusing. First, not all Fraxel lasers are the same. The Fraxel brand makes 3 lasers: ReFine, ReStore, and RePair.
Fraxel is an innovator in the fractionated laser technology whereby the laser beam is broken up into tiny points called microthermal zones. These are similar in concept to a television screen where the picture is made up of thousands of tiny dots. The advantage of fractionated laser technology is more rapid...
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John Burns, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Fraxel repair vs CO2 Laser to Improve Skin
Hi Forever 28,
Fraxel repair fractionated CO2 laser treatment is the preferred treatment over the older traditional CO2 lasers for many reasons (2009 technology vs. 1990 technology).
From your description it sounds as if you should be an excellent candidate for Fraxel repair with the properly selected physician.
Good luck and be well. See you at your 29'th B-day.
Dr. P
