Acne scarring responds somewhat poorly in general to lasers, including the re:pair. Olive skin is also another relative problem with the re:pair, especially if you tend to pigment after procedures. While none of these would keep you from performing the procedure, they are all 'danger' signals that you may... more
Does Fraxel Re:Pair require more than one treatment for acne scars?
I have olive skin and I am very prone to hyperpigmentation. I have acne scarring on my T-Zone area. I'm considering Fraxel Re:Pair to treat the scarring, but i need to know how many treatments it will take to relieve the scars. I'm reading different opinions all over the Internet.
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A: Fraxel re:pair for Acne Scarring
Hi Innovation, The number of Fraxel re:pair laser treatments for acne scarring depend upon the degree of scarring and the individual patients healing response. At our initial consultation I inform my patients that for acne scarring it may take anywhere from one to three treatments separated by 4 to 6... more
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28 Oct 2008
Dr. Schlessinger, What type of filler do you recommend for acne scars? Is Juvederm a brand you would recommend? How long does it typically last? Thank you very much for your assistance.
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27 Oct 2008
I routinely schedule my Fraxel re:pair scarring patients for a series of four treatments to start. Then I'll wait and let the skin heal for a couple of months. Occasionally, I have done up to 8 treatments, but this is not the norm.