Experience is extremely important with Fraxel Repair

Steven Weiner, MD answers: Unsure about doctor's Fraxel Re:pair skills

Is it safe to have Fraxel Re:pair done by a board-certified plastic surgeon who has only done it 9 times? I know this doctor is very smart but I'm having second thoughts about his Fraxel Re:pair skill.


Steven F. Weiner, MD
12 months ago

First off, the Fraxel Re:pair is not your everyday laser.  Undergoing this procedure is a MAJOR laser procedure.  It should be done only in hands of very skilled physicians (not nurses or PAs) with major laser experience.  The patient needs to be prepared for the downtime (5-7 full days) and recovery time (2-3 months).  Along the road to recovery, there are sometimes bumps in the road that require experience to recognize and then treat with different oral or topical medications. 

Take a look at my results.  There are very few physicians posting their results.  The company is using several of these for their webinars.   Ask your doc for their before and afters - that's the true guage of how they are doing.

A paper is soon to be published with my results and observations about maximizing outcomes.

 

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