The CO2 laser performed 12 years ago was known as an ablative treatment, meaning that the laser removed the entire skin surface all at once, leaving a second degree burn from which recovery was prolonged, painful and difficult. The Fraxel re:pair laser uses the CO2 laser but in a fractionated manner,... more
Difference between old CO2 laser and Fraxel Repair?
I had the CO2 laser done about 12 years ago and am considering trying the Fraxel Repair in an effort to turn back the clock a little. How different are the results of the two procedures? Should I expect better results from this new technololgy?
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10 Jul 2009
yeh...right if your still really red at 2 weeks..expect half a year to go by before your skin color returns to a normal state if nothing has gone wrong i detest this laser with a passion. reliant just being the big marketing bullys. lets ban lasers and go into regenerative medicine.