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What is Fraxel Restore Really For?
I've read a lot of posts and answers from doctors about Fraxel (Restore and Repair). I'm planning on to have 3 Fraxel Restore sessions. I want to improve very superficial wrinkles (tiny glyphic wrinkles that appeared over night on my left cheek).
I'm thinking about Restore and not Repair because I'm young and I don't want anything extreme done. Is this the right way to go? I'm confused with all the types of lasers out there and I would like to know what kind of results can Fraxel restore bring. Also, how long do the results last?
Asked 27 months ago by
new.bie in México City
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Fraxel Re:store Laser for facial rejuvenation
When the facial photodamage is not too severe, when there are fine lines, large pores, uneven brown spot discoloration, and when a patient does not have the downtime to spare with an ablative (destructive) laser resurfacing, Fraxel Re:store is indicated. It gives better results for textural change than a medium-depth chemical peel, and does not require wound care for several days as the chemical peel does. Fraxel also can significantly reduce melasma (diffuse brown pigmentation on the...
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Fraxel: Restore vs Repair
Great question:
The Fraxel Restore is a nonablative Erbium glass laser which is usually done in a series of 3 - 5 treatments by a nurse or esthetician. Because this is a nonablative laser the results are generally less impressive than what you would get with an ablative modality but there is also much less downtime. The Fraxel Restore is an excellent dermatologic laser and gives significant improvement in skin tone, texture, color, pore size, and quality. However, the effect on...
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