Fraxel re:pair carbon dioxide laser

Daniel P. Slaughter, MD answers: What's the best laser for skin resurfacing?

My dermatologist offers a laser treatment for skin "resurfacing" which is different from the laser at my favorite medispa. Are all lasers the same? How do I make sure they use the right one?


Daniel P. Slaughter, MD
5 months ago
By Daniel P. Slaughter, MD - Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

Many laser types have been used over the last few decades. The Fraxel re:pair CO2 laser has been a big leap forward in our ability to provide amazing results with minimal downtime and greatly reduced chance of complications.

This laser provides a microscopic facelift with zones of uninjuried tissue to allow for rapid healing. Most patients can be back to work in 4 days and already look much improved.

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