Fraxel for Surgical Scars

Michael A. Persky, MD answers: Fraxel Repair on surgical scars?

Can Fraxel Re:pair be used on surgical scars? When (post-surgery) should one begin undergoing the procedure?


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

Hi tgp,

Both Fraxel technologies can be used to treat surgical scarring.  They both will likely require a series of treatments.  Fraxel re;pair is more aggressive, goes deeper into the skin, and requires more wound care, and downtime if the face is treated.

I use Fraxel re:store about two weeks after the removal of sutures from surgical scars.  I use Fraxel re:pair for more mature scars in patients who want the most aggressive treatment.  Fraxel re:pair can also be used on new surgical scars but at low settings.

Good luck and be well.

 

Dr. P

 

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