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Joel Schlessinger, MD answers: Fraxel Repair even when skin is in good condition?

Does Fraxel Repair work better than Fraxel Restore even if skin in good condition now? I understand the differences in Restore and Repair but my two doctors have different opinions. One feels that I should just do Restore or a blend of Restore + Repair around the eyes since my skin is in good condition with only fine lines. The other feels that if I can afford the downtime that I might as well get Repair all over. I had Repair post-orbital 2 years ago with good but not dramatic results.


Joel Schlessinger, MD
1 month ago

Judging from your picture, you need little, if anything, done to you.  You have great skin and fantastic cheekbones, so a laser procedure (either one) will only introduce risk of problems to you.  I'd say that any person who touches you with Repair or re:store is more concerned with your wallet than your well being.

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