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Is Fraxel Repair the Right Procedure for Acne Scars?

asked 4 months ago by Dusty1234
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
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Tags: acne scars, candidate

If after the skin peels & you still see the scars does this mean it did not work? Or will new skin growth help diminish the look of the scars(I just peeled)? I will be discussing this with PC of course. But,curiosity got the better of me,and my next appt.is next week, so I wanted to get some opinions till then on how fraxel works with acne scaring. I understand it depends on the type of scarring & may only get an improvement.Should I expect more improv. of the scars over time with fraxel repair?

2 answers to Is Fraxel Repair the Right Procedure for Acne Scars?

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Fraxel Dual and Spectra Laser for Acne Scars

The main objective for Fraxel Repair is to tighten the skin. Fraxel Repair works by creating numerous columns of light beams that vaporize the skin and shrink the overall surface area. Keep in mind that acne scar tissue is made of collagen as well. But the fibers are configured differently and this is what causes them to look and feel thicker than normal skin. Fraxel Dual, however, is more ideally suited for treating acne scars. It is able to heat the skin layer beneath the... more
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Combination treatment is needed

Of course it depends on the type of acne scars being treated. 'However, in my hand the use of both Fraxel repair and restore as well as silicone injections works the best. I like to do an average of 3-5 Fraxels which build up the collagen in the dermis and combine this with silicone injecitons. The results are fantastic.
Monica Halem, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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