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Fraxel Laser Vs CO2 Laser on Cost and Recovery?

Do they both do the same job? Do they have similar recovery and cost?

Asked 32 months ago by tri mom in NY in East Patchogue, NY
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Fraxel Laser Vs. CO2 Laser; Cost and Recovery Comparisons

Hi Tri Mom, There are two types of Fraxel laser (fractionated lasers that treat a fraction of the skin surface), restore is not CO2, repair is CO2, then there are the older traditional CO2 lasers that treat 100% of the skin surface. They do not do the same job, the recovery and costs are different as well. Fraxel re:pair is currently the "hottest" ( no pun intended) laser in facial plastic surgery and dermatology for skin rejuvenation. The recovery is about 7 to 10 days, the... more
Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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