Deciding on which treatment is the best can be very frustrating and you do need to rely on your physician evaluating your risk/benefit profile and recommending what is the right treatment. This can not be done for you without seeing you in consultation. Fraxel Restore helps fine lines and coloration and with... more
Does Fraxel Repair require fewer treatments than Fraxel Restore?
I have been hesitating between fraxel restore and repair. After reading some feedback, I have noticed that many people do not get remarkable results with the old version of fraxel. Now, with the new version of fraxel repair, I have become aware that the risk of getting scars and dark spots on the face is higher.
It has been almost 6 months of researching any procedure that will finally help my skin but I am still so confused! I am a 27 years old, latin (light tan), with minimun wrinkles under my eyes and small but many acne scars spread all over my face, some hyperpigmentation from sun exposure and most importantly, medium size pores next to my nose. Bottom line, I want to improve the overall look of my skin.
Would any Fraxel lasers help me? Please, I would appreciate if somebody can help me decide. I live in south Florida, and I am also in need of a good doctor that will perform this procedure. Thank you!
4 answers to “Does Fraxel Repair require fewer...”
A: You probably need neither of these, but could use botox and IPL
Fraxel restore is not really all that amazing. We have one that hasn't been used for about 2 years. Now, the repair is pretty good, but it is best for women in their 40s who have crepey skin or major wrinkles. My guess is that you don't have these yet and can get by with intense pulsed light... more
A: Yes, Fraxel should help
Hi Kiara, Light Hispanic skin is the darkest skin type that can be safely treated with Fraxel re:pair. You would need to avoid that nice South Florida sunshine for at least 4 months after your treatment, using sun block, hats, avoidance. If patients want a dramatic result and can afford the 5 to 7... more
A: Repair more effective, fewer treatments
The fraxel repair is a fractionated CO2 laser and the original Fraxel Restore is a lighter more gentle laser. Because of this, the Repair works faster with fewer treatments ( usually 1-2) but has more downtime. The recovery is usually 5 days of redness, mild swelling versus 1-2 days of mild redness with the... more
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2 Oct 2008
Acne scars and wrinkles will improve will the Fraxel re: pair or Fraxel re:store. The advantage with the re: pair over the re:store is the number of treatments required. However, there is a certain amount of down time with the re:pair as it is a Fractionated CO2 laser. Do not believe that there is no down time with the re:pair. There is usually a good 3-5 days downtime. Also you will need less treatments with the re:pair but expect to require at least two re:pair treatment versus 4-6 fraxel re:store treatments. There are issues with an increase in problems with your type of skin like temporary darkening of skin. So make sure you spend some time bleaching your skin prior to treatment and use sun screen actively three times a day actively before and after the treatment is done. There are other types of laser that you may want to consider as well. Therefore it is important to get a 2 or 3 consultations before hand. Hope that helps.