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Chemical Peel Vs. Fraxel Laser for Facial Rejuvenation?

I'm 45 years old and want to do some facial rejuvenation, especially around the eyes. I was considering Fraxel but have been reading some negative reviews online. They say it could take years for the negative results to show up, and that it causes DNA changes to the undamaged skin. Is Chemical Peel a safer approach? Do you have any other suggestions? Thank you.

Asked 34 months ago by Gale in Redondo Beach, CA

Chemical peel vs. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing

Both TCA chemical peel and Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing are excellent options for reversal of prior sun damage, i.e. diminishing future risk of skin cancer. However, Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing will afford more stimulation of collagen and tightening vs. TCA chemical peel. Both treatments may result in transient post-inflammatory redness or pigmentation, particularly for ethnic skin. If reversal of sun damage is the priority, TCA chemical peel offers the best value. If facial... more

William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

Chemical Peel Vs. Fraxel Laser for Facial Rejuvenation?

I am a fan of fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing for the face and especially around the eyes. It gives excellent results.

Sam Goldberger, MD

Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

Fraxel vs chemical peels

Gale, Fraxel is a non-ablative method of skin rejuvenation. It tries to create "damage" to the deeper layer of the skin in order to have the collagen tighten-up and remodel itself. Usually, patients require at least 5-6 treatments over a period of time before they see results. A medium or deep chemical peel, as performed by physicians, is an ablative method of skin rejuvenation. It "damages" the outer surface of the skin down to the collagen layer allowing new skin to... more