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Fraxel Laser Vs Affirm CO2 Laser Rejuvenation?
asked 2 years ago by Sutherlando123 in California
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, face, wrinkles, ablative, co2 laser, costs, freckles, non ablative, skin, sun spots
I am a 29 year old caucasian w/minor sun spots, freckles, and wrinkles. The doctor recommended Affirm CO2 micro ablative skin rejuvenation (cost $2,000), and non ablative Fraxel therapy (3 sessions at $400 each) as a different option.
I do not have large sun spots or deep wrinkles, so I am wondering whether this is the best approach and whether I am going to regret doing this so young?
3 answers to Fraxel Laser Vs Affirm CO2 Laser Rejuvenation?
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Fraxel restore Dual Laser for Treatment of Mild Sun Spots, Freckles, and Fine Wrinkles
Hi Sutherlando,
The recently released Fraxel restore Dual laser is the best treatment for you. It will remove your minor sun spots, freckles, and it will tighten fine to moderate wrinkles.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Minor sun spots and fine lines
There are so many lasers and other treatments to consider when evaluating brown spots and fine lines. The newest Fraxel Dual laser allows the physician to use two different wavelengths providing the benefit of the Fraxel Restore for fine lines and texture and sunspots, but the 1927nm. wavelength component can neatly take off a majority of the sunspots in one treatment. The face peels for about one week and looks very obvious during this time that you had some treatment, but the results...
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Fraxel for younger people
At your relatively young age, I would recommend non-ablative therapy. I expect it will restore your skin without changing the color and texture as ablative therapy can. Fraxel non-ablative laser treatments have minimal down time and really are effective.
