Acne Scarring, Don't Let Your Dermatologist Tell You That There Is No Hope

Michael A. Persky, MD answers: Fraxel Repair for acne scars?

I've read that the Fraxel Re:pair works wonders on wrinkles, but what about acne scars? I have widespread scarring on my face, however most of it is fairly subtle, not "icepick" scarring.

What kind of results could I expect with Fraxel repair? My dermatologist told me I would basically have to live with it (my scarring). I'm hoping she's wrong.


Michael A. Persky, MD
11 months ago
By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Candylee,

Fraxel re:pair is the treatment of choice for patient's suffering from acne scarring.  Other fractionated CO2 lasers are also very effective. Although Fraxel re:store is also effective in a series of treatments, Fraxel re:pair results are far more dramatic. We are seeing marked improvement after a single treatment, although all patients are advised that it may take 2 to 3 treatments for best results.

An initial deep re:pair treatment may be followed with another deep treatment 3 to 6 months after the first, or even a Fraxel re:pair Lite treatment. Though not a guarantee of future results, thus far all of our acne scar patients have been very happy and satisfied with their results.

Be well and happy New Year.

Dr. P

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