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Fraxel Laser Treatment Old Acne Scars: Varying Costs
asked 3 years ago by cyndan in ma
Latest answer by Mary Lupo, MD
Question viewed 526 times
Tags: acne scars, costs
I am planning on having Fraxel Laser treatments for old acne scars. What do you think of Fraxel, and why are the costs so varied? The doctor explained that there are two different treatment plans. One of them requires more visits, but the downtime is only a few days each time. The other requires one or two visits, but the downtime is about 2 weeks and you look pretty hideous during the healing. We agreed that I should do the former. The cost quoted to me was $1500/visit, and it will be done by a doctor, not a technician or a nurse.
1 answer to Fraxel Laser Treatment Old Acne Scars: Varying Costs
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As always, it is best to do your homework
There are many explanations for your question, but I cannot be sure I am giving the correct answer, so you need to do some more homework. Ask the following:
1. It sounds like they are describing both Fraxel Restore and Repair as options. Make sure you are getting what you want. Restore has only 1-3 days of dryness and swelling, and is non-ablative so in some states it may be deligated to an assistant under supervision. Repair, however is ablative resurfacing and SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY A...
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