Fraxel is very versatile

Dr. Mary Lupo answers: When and why is Fraxel treatment recommended?

i saw a brochure for fraxel laser at my dermatologist.  it seems like it works on lots of skin problems.  is fraxel better for some skin problems than others?


Mary Lupo, MD
20 months ago

I moved from another frational resurfacing sysytem to Fraxel several months ago, and the difference in my patients' results have been dramatic. The newest Fraxel system is fast, and pain is definitely reduced. I find it is safe for more skin types.

I use Fraxel for aging skin to reduce the fine lines that are too shallow to fill, and the bonus is that since it stimulates your OWN collagen, the results last longer. Brown spots fade and the skin gets a dewy, luminous glow, even better than Intense Pulsed Light treatments achieve. Fraxel is also my first choice now for acne scars and the results rival dermabrasion, albeit it does require multiple sessions.

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