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What is Fraxel Dual?
asked 2 years ago by sea1985 in Turkey
Latest answer by Michele S. Green, MD
Question viewed 20,613 times
Tags: comparison, Dual
What is the Difference Between Fraxel Restore and Fraxel Restore Dual?
10 answers to What is Fraxel Dual?
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Fraxel Dual Laser for facial pigmentation
Solta, the company that makes Fraxel, has now made a two-in-one laser. The former Fraxel Re:store, good for fine lines, texture and dyschromia, is joined by a separate wavelenght, a 1927nm. specifically targeted in peeling away brown discoloration. Unlike the Re:store, there is definite down time for several days, looking unsightly before improvement occurs. This has just been offered on the market for physicians so there is minimal clinical information about its effectiveness and...
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Fraxel Dual is 2 laser in one treatment
Fraxel introduced the Dual about 1-2 months ago. I combines a 1927nm laser with an upgraded version of the 1550nm (re:store) laser. The 1927 laser is a superficial laser that is brand new to the aesthetics market. It is somewhat a blend of non ablative and ablative technology -- referred by the company as "disruptive" to the skin. It removes pigment better than any laser I've encountered, in usually 2 treatments. It is relatively quick (10-12 minutes for the face) and fairly...
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How does Fraxel Re:store compare to Fraxel:restore Dual?
Fraxel Re:store can fall short in removing pigmentary problems such in patients with Melasma. The Dual addresses this by adding a second laser with a wavelength of 1927nm. This second laser is used at the same time as the Fraxel Re:store to better address the pigmentary problems.
A way around this potential problem with Fraxel Re:store is to combine it with Nd:YAG laser or IPL photo facials or vascular lasers such KTP laser. These lasers are used just prior to the Fraxel treatment. By...
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Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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What is fraxel dual
Fraxel dual is a non-ablative fractional thulium laser. This is one of 3 Fraxel lasers.
Fraxel restore is a non-ablative fractional erbium doped laser and Fraxel repair is a fractional carbon dioxide laser.
Fraxel repair will go the deepest into your skin and has wounding that requires downtime.
Fraxel retsore targets more superficially iin your skin for fine lines, tone and texture and usually requires a series of treatments for rejuvenation with a few days of mild downtime; redness,...
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Lori A. Brightman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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The Fraxel Dual is great because is has two (dual) wavelengths
The Fraxel Dual works with two different wavelengths. It works on the pigmentation with one wavelength and wrinkles and scars with the other wavelength. You can even treat with both wavelengths to get a combination treatment. It has the best of both in one machine!
Michele S. Green, MD
New York Dermatologist
New York Dermatologist
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Fraxel dual adds versatility to fractional laser treatment
With the Fraxel Dual you have the option of using all of a more superficial wavelength - 1927 - which is great for pigment and blotches and dark blemishes as well as for fine lines and texture. Or you can use all of the more deeply penetrating wavelength - 1550 - which is more ideal for deeper rejuvenation such as with deeper lines and wrinkles and acne scars. Or you can use a mixture of both. Wonderful to have these options to individualize the treatment!
Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD
Charlotte Dermatologist
Charlotte Dermatologist
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What is Fraxel Dual?
This system is a part of the Fraxel Restore Laser. The Dual technology allows us to utilize two wavelengths of laser light energy to improve the appearance of the skin. The first wavelength optimizes our ability to improve the appearance of brown discoloration to the skin such as seen with sun freckles, photo damage and Melasma. The second light component goes more deeply into the skin to target skin texture and improve the appearance of fine lines and acne scars.
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Lori Stetler, MD
Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon
Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon
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What is the difference between Fraxel Restore and Fraxel Restore Dual?
Hi Sea,
Fraxel restore is the original Fraxel laser product, a fractionated Erbium laser that works at 1550 nanometer wavelength. It is non-ablative, heats the skin in pixilated columns that results in collagen stimulation over time, resulting in improvement of fine to moderate lines and wrinkles, and improvement in skin pigmentation (as well as tone and texture). The older Fraxel restore required a series of treatments (4-6) separated by about 2 to 3 weeks. The Dual's 1550 has been...
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Fraxel Dual is a great advancement
The addition of the second wavelength increase the effectiveness, decreases the number or treatments from 4 to two, hurts less, takes less time and gives a better more even treatment.
I have treated patients with both but also have been treated with both and can personally verify that the Dual is the way to go.
Good luck!
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The wavelength of energy
Fraxel Restore is 1550 nm and for collagen building. There is some improvement with pigment. Fraxel Dual is Restore plus another wavelength of 1927 nm that is best for reducing unwanted pigment from photoaging and melasma. More pigment is removed in fewer sessions. Duel hurts less too!
