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Did I Have Fraxel Repair?
asked 3 years ago by Beth in MA in Marshfield, MA
Latest answer by Jennifer Parker Porter, MD
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I had what I think is Fraxel Repair, as it is supposed to be one treatment. It left patterns during the healing like shredded wheat. I am just concerned when I see people talk about 4 passes. They said it was the newest one on the market and it was a one treatment Fraxel. They also said Fraxel CO2. I also only had numbing cream, which for me was fine. I have to say even though I only had it 48 hours ago I can already see dramatic improvement in skin. Does this seem like Fraxel Repair?
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Early healing after Fraxel re:pair
Fraxel Re:pair, in the early stages (first 2 days) has some pinpoint bleeding and swelling. This subsides fairly quickly within 4 to 5 days, allowing patients to wear makeup. The results are phenomenal, ridding of wrinkles and pigmentation issues. The treatments can vary in intensity delivered, and not everyone needs the same settings. This is why some patients can be treated using topicals only for pain control and others may need local anesthetics injections in addition to the topical. ...
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Jennifer Parker Porter, MD
Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon
Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon