Fraxel Laser on Partial or Full Face?

Are you asking about the Fraxel repair or the restore? One thing to consider is the skin color of the patient. If a patient has darker skin, I would more strongly favor treating the entire face. I have done the treatments both ways and patients have been happy, but some do regret not doing the entire face because their results are so good in the smaller area treated. I have treated just the nose, just the cheeks, just the forehead, the whole face with the exception of the forehead, and... more

If regions are treated instead of full face, it can be less expensive, but in general, I feel most patients benefit from full face treatments. I do use it for discreet scars like from skin cancer surgery, but it is rare to see acne scars localized. I'd ask your treating doctor what their opinion is, based on your clinical presentation. Good luck.

Hi Fraxel Man in Los Angeles, I have treated patients both in partial areas for acne or traumatic scars, as well as treating the entire face in others. It really depends on what the goals of the treatment are, and where the scarring is. Many acne patients have partial treatments, while those who also want to look younger have full face treatments When partially treating, I treat cosmetic units. For example if the scars are on the mid cheek, then the entire cheek area is treated. The... more