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Fraxel Laser and Long Term Damage?
asked 2 years ago by Fraxel Girl in Vancouver, Canada
Latest answer by Nissan Pilest, MD
Question viewed 3,498 times
Tags: damage, long-term, opinion
I am considering having the Fraxel laser 6 months after I'm done with my Accutane treatment, but I'm beginning to get scared by various internet posts claiming that in the long term, your skin will look worse. Have there been studies that verify its long term damage? Are lasers really not all they're cracked up to be? I'm very concerned about aging but I'd hate to sabotage myself. There are so many different claims out there I'm getting lost in it.
4 answers to Fraxel Laser and Long Term Damage?
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Fraxel therapy and long term implications
The long term consequences of Fraxel therapy are really unknown at this time. IT may take us 10--20 years to really discover the effects of this intervention.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Fraxel Laser Skin Damage Fears
First, your question and information about Accutane use leads me to assume you are considering Fraxel for acne scarring. This response will pertain to the Fraxel Restore since to date this laser is still seen as the most effective for acne scarring. The Fraxel Repair is more efficient at skin problems relating to sun damage such as wrinkles, pigmentation and poor skin quality.
The available studies don't focus on skin damage, they focus on safety and performance of claimed effect. Is there...
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Nissan Pilest, MD
Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon
Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon
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Fraxel Laser and the Risk of Long Term Damage
HI Fraxel girl,
Fraxel repair has been used for the past 4 years (2 1/2 years of pre-release patient testing, and 1 1/2 years since it's release to the public). There have not been long term problems with skin in patients who did not have complications with their treatment.
As with any laser, there is the possibility of burns, scars, and hyperpigmentation. These adverse events are very rare, but you must be informed of them to make an educated decision about having the treatment. ...
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