Fraxel repair should be safe if the surgeon has experience

Min S. Ahn, 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.


Min S. Ahn, MD
12 months ago

If the plastic surgeon has performed hundreds of laser treatements, including Fraxel re:store or ablative CO2 laser, then I would think he/she would be qualified. The re:pair laser has only been commercially available since January 2008 so not that many people have experience with it anyway.

If you trust him/her, then I would feel comfortable. Choosing the right indications, settings and managing the post treatment recovery are most important for the success of the treatment.

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