Great question. Yes, both are from the same company, Reliant. The Fraxel Restore was the first to be developed. The Fraxel Repair came to market this year.
Both produce small holes in the skin leaving behind normal skin between the holes. The skin heals faster than the older carbon dioxide laser, which blasted away all the skin in the area.
The Restore produces minimal down-time, with redness and flaking for up to several days, but you are expected to be in public right away. The Repair treatments are of a deeper level and you have a solid three days, if not up to one week, of very red, almost oozing skin.
The wavelengths of the lasers are different. The Restore may improve texture, coloration, acne scars and fine lines. The Repair may improve deeper lines and even tighten sagging skin of eyelids and jowls.
