CO2 Pixel Laser the same as Fraxel?

The derm clinic I've gone to (I live overseas) says the CO2 Pixel laser is the laser they use...but I'm a little confused. Is it the same as Fraxel?

2 answers to “CO2 Pixel Laser the same as Fraxel?”

A: Don't be fooled by inferior copies of Fraxel laser

Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD

Fraxel was the first fractionated laser to come onto the market and has remained among the leaders in this technology. In my opion, Fraxel Re:pair, a CO2 fractionated laser and the Deep FX from Ultrapulse are the two leaders in this technology. The treatments will cost more but are well worth it. I have seen... more

A: The similarity is they both are fractional CO2 lasers

Steven F. Weiner, MD

The Fraxel re:pair and the Ultrapulse (Active and Deep FX) are the 2 premier fractional CO2 lasers in my opinion. They have the most clinical data and research behind them.  The technology behind the Fraxel re:pair is very complex with several unique features (they have patents) in their handpiece. The... more

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