Will Fraxel Re:pair clear acne on Asian skin?

Thank you for the quick reply, Dr. Weiner. I have looked through the photos and am actually quite surprised at the results that the re:pair can obtain. This brings me to my second concern: What exactly happens after the treatment? I've seen some photos where the face of the patient is completely blood-covered and crusty, and others where the skin is just really really red and swollen. Also, my doctor says that the re:pair has a 1 week downtime, but from other reviews it seems like the downtime can be anywhere from 2 weeks to several weeks. Is there a "average" downtime? Or does it vary from patient to patient?

There is about 2 days of oozing and bloody crusts. After that, the skin is beefy red for anywhere from 5-7 days. Peeling begins day 4 or 5 and ends in about 2-3 days. Good wound care is essential for rapid recovery and healing. I bring in clients quite frequently to ensure proper care. If everything goes without a hitch, you have a bad sunburn color to your skin at day 7 with very mild swelling. Some people will be redder than others. Average downtime for me is about 7-9 days. Some are as little as 4-5 days, some 2 weeks. It also depends on your degree of comfort with your looks. Some people don't want to be seen with their face red and slightly swollen so it might take 2 - 2 1/2 weeks to be comfortable or more. There is no pain after about 1 hour or less from the procedure and during your healing phase.

Thank you so much for your helpful insight, Dr Weiner. I am currently looking to get a second opinion from Dr. Sachit Shah, who is within driving distance from where I am. I'm pretty sure he has a re:pair machine at his clinic. (I hope he replies! :-P) If I do give the re:pair a shot, what paintkillers, nerveblocks, etc. should be administered prior to the treatment? Also, what do you tell your patients to do post-op? I have heard that vinegar washes need to be done every 3 hours around the clock (even at night when you're sleeping?), as well as thick layers of aquaphor, and prescribed medication to fight infection and ease swelling. Will the results take as long as the re:store laser to become evident (I waited at least 3 months for some improvement to be seen)? Sorry if it seems like I'm bombarding you with questions. My skin is my main concern right now so this is really vital to me. You're helping a ton and giving me some hope. Thank you again for all the insight you have provided so far.

Please ask your doctor about all that, every doc has there own style and would leave that to him/her.

does it make a difference in your hyperpigmentation if you start using hydroquinones 3 weeks after treatment ?

I start hydroquinones 1 month before treatment and then restart it 1 week after the treatment. There are some docs who only use it after treatment I am told.