Does Fraxel give good results for removing scar?

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A: Fraxel Re:store can improve acne scars

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

There is a very good chance that you will get improvement in the texture of your skin from multiple Fraxel Re:store treatments. This laser causes a build up the collagen underneath the epidermis and above the indentation of the acne scar. There is no need to stay at home and take care of your skin for a... more

A: Fraxel Restore and Repair can dramatically reduce acne scars

By Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

The scars on your face would respond well to either a series of 5 or more Fraxel re:store or 2 to 3 Fraxel re:pair laser treatments. The reason more than 1 Fraxel re:pair is being recommended is due to the risk of post laser hyperpigmentation due to your Asian background. Less... more

A: Fractional CO2 Laser Superior to Fraxel Restore for Acne Scar Revision

By William Ting, MD - Bay Area Dermatologic surgeon

Fraxel Restore is thought to be a better laser for pigmentation than for acne scar revision. If you are looking for a more impressive scar revision, you should consider Fractional CO2 such as ActiveFx, Mixto, Fraxel Repair, etc. Make sure you seek out a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has... more

A: Fraxel Laser and Facial Scar in Asian Skin

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

Hi Pom, Fraxel restore and repair work well in the treatment of scars. Unfortunately, Asian skin is prone to Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation or darkening of your skin. Usually the hyperpigmentation fades with time, but you must be willing to put up with it until it fades. Good luck and be... more

A: Removing Acne Scars with Fraxel

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Acne scars can be improved using a variety of procedures, including laser, fractionated laser, subcision, acne surgery, dermabrasion, and topical creams. The point of treatment is that scars can be qualitatively improved, but cannot altogether disappear.

A: Management of scars with Fraxel

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

There is nothing that wll eliminate the scar but a Fraxel treatment could soften the appearance of the scar. OF course there is a chance it could make it worse. Decide on what features bother you the most: the reddended color or the depressed area. Different treatment plans can be designed to address your... more

A: Nothing "removes" scar, just "revises" them

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

You cannot "remove" a scar as if it is gone, you can only treat them to try to make them less visible to the observer.