Fraxel for post-dermabrasion scars

Rachel Herschenfeld, MD answers: Fraxel Restore for post-dermabrasion scars?

Hi, I have a question about Fraxel Restore. I received dermabrasion about two years ago on a few acne scars on my chin. Unfortunately, the scars looked much worse after the dermabrasion. My doctor is recommending Fraxel Restore. My main concern is the possibilty of worsening the scars, or creating a demarcation line (the doctor will only do the chin area). What is the risk involved? And, what kind of benefit do you think I will see in this situation? Thank you!


Rachel Herschenfeld, MD
11 months ago
By Rachel Herschenfeld, MD - Boston Dermatologist

The Fraxel Re:store laser may be helpful for treating dermabrasion scars, and it is unlikely to cause pigment changes. I have treated patients with the Re:store laser on only parts of the face and have not seen any demarcation lines. You may want to consider the Fraxel Re:pair if the scars are deep. The Re:pair can often produce greater improvement in scarring, but there is more risk of pigment change. It also takes longer to heal after a treatment with the fraxel Re:pair compared to the Re:store.

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