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Which is Better: Deep FX or Fraxel Re:pair?
asked 1 year ago by nimmy7 in chicago
Latest answer by M. Christine Lee, MD
Question viewed 661 times
Tags: comparison
in the terms of recovering of acne scarring, recovery time, effectiveness, safety, price, and any other important things to know.Thank you
3 answers to Which is Better: Deep FX or Fraxel Re:pair?
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DeepFX vs. Fraxel
My experience is with DeepFX and I think that it works great for acne scars. If you are able to blend it with ActiveFx at the same time, then you may get the best result.
The most important thing is to look for a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon that has done a good amount of resurfacing. The laser does not matter that much, it is the experience of the surgeon what will give you the best result. Hope this helps.
Gustavo A. Diaz, MD
Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon
Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is DeepFX or Fraxel re:pair fractional CO2 laser resurfacing better?
I've compared all the different fractional and fractional CO2 lasers. Fractional CO2 lasers work better than the older Fraxel lasers. There are many different brands of fractional CO2 lasers and they are not the same nor produce the same level of results. Some fractional CO2 lasers are definitely more effective than others. The most powerful fractional CO2 laser is produced by Lumenis and they have several different types: ActiveFX, DeepFX, PigmentFX,...
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M. Christine Lee, MD
Walnut Creek Dermatologic Surgeon
Walnut Creek Dermatologic Surgeon
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Laser resurfacing using Deep/Active Fx, Fraxel Repair, Mixto etc
All Fractional CO2 lasers, approved by the F.D.A. share more similarities than disparities in terms of efficacy and risks. The key is to sought out an experienced laser surgeon with the experience to treat your skin type as he or she can help you decide how many passes you need, depth of laser penetration and amount of energy released by the laser. Ideally a pre-treatment and post-treatment skin care routine should be customized for your specific skin types and priorities depending...
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