Fraxel re:store for scar treatment

Michael A. Persky, MD answers: Usual setting for Fraxel Restore?

I have completed two Fraxel Restore sessions for facial scars, but I still have many scars on my face. The setting used on me was 45 mjoules. Is this enough, or too low? What is the usual setting for this procedure?


Michael A. Persky, MD
12 months ago
By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi gig,

It takes a series of Fraxel re:store treatments to get optimal results with the treatment of scars.  Often after only two treatments the improvement is minimal.  It usually takes 4 or more treatments, and sometimes even a few months after the treatment as collagen remodeling continues.

At 45 mj the laser reaches a depth of 1176 microns or 1.176 millimeter.  By increasing the energy setting to maximum 70 mj, the depth increases only about 0.2 of a millimeter (1359 microns, 1.359 millimeter). 

Fraxel re:pair can go deeper, and may take less treatments, but the wound care and downtime is greater.

The energy level of your treatment can be turned up a bit, but the biggest factor for you will be the number of times you have the treatment.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P 

 

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