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... more
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
2 answers to “Fraxel laser vs. fractional laser?”
A: 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... more
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