Fraxel Laser Vs. Fractional Laser?

I have an appointment for a treatment for my face with the fractional laser (for fine lines,etc). Can someone tell me what the difference is between the Fraxel and fractional? What is the downtime after 1 treatment with the fractional (will I have a red face for a long time?) and can someone share his/hers experiences with me because this laser is very new in Holland, so there are less reviews about it. Hope to hear from you. Thanks, Gaby

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Fraxel is a brand name of a fractional laser

Fraxel is the brand name of the first fractional lasers that was available. Since then, other fractional lasers have become available. Fractional lasers are in general ablative, which means that they vaporize skin on the surface, removing the top-most layers of the skin. However, fractional lasers differ from other ablative lasers, in that they ablate the tissue only in small areas, leaving the surrounding areas uninjured. The different types of fractional resurfacing use different... more

Fraxel is the name of one of the first fractionated...

Hi Gaby, Fraxel is the name of one of the first fractionated lasers manufactured by Reliant Tech. in Mt. View, CA. Fractionated means that a fraction percentage of the skin is treated in any one session. There are not many "fractonated" lasers that have followed in Fraxel's steps. Find out the specific laser that you are being treated with and then we can answer your question more precisely. In the meantime, your treating physician should answer your questions. Be well... more

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Fraxel is different from Fractional Laser

I am so happy that you asked this question. Fraxel is the brand name of a specific laser that came out a few years and they make several different lasers including my personal favorite - the Fraxel Dual. Unfortunately, a lot of doctors say that they are using Fraxel when they are using a different fractionated laser. The technology may be in theory similar but the machines are quite different. Fraxel is am amazing laser and my favorite laser to do. All of the... more