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Michael A. Persky, MD answers: Is Fraxel Re:Pair safe for Asian skin?

Hi, I am Chinese and am concerned about having Fraxel re:pair treatment for my acne scars due to pigmentation issues. Has anyone seen good results on Asian skin without Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)?

Are the results permanent? I've heard good things about a machine from Korea called Collagen fractionated co2, anyone know about this one? Any information would be appreciated, thanks.


Michael A. Persky, MD
13 months ago

Hi Pinkberry,

Now I have a craving for yogurt!  As to your question, I fully agree with Dr. Weiner (who has a great deal of experience with Fraxel re:pair), and Dr. Shah.  As with any procedure, you want to make sure that the benefits outweigh the risks.  The more that your acne scarring troubles you, then the more you stand to gain, but with the knowledge that post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a risk.  If the scars don't bother you that much, then it is not worth the risk.  Now I'm off for some yogurt!  Good luck, and be well.

Dr. P

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