Is Fraxel re:pair different from fraxel laser?

Hi, Does the new Fraxel Re:Pair work for moderately sagging skin on elbows and knees? Also, will it reduce the effect of Restylane (I have Restylane in tear troughs and smile lines). Thanks!

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a few quick questions. I have fine wrinkles around my eyes lines on my forehead and an uneven complexion (redness) as a result of sun damage. If I opt for Re:pair instead of Re:store can I expect better results in eliminating the wrinkles around eyes and a better complexion. Also can I expect the size of my pores to be noticeably reduced? Can I expect the same results if I have multiple procedures with re:store. I use retin-A on a regular bases, if I have the procedure would you suggest I continue to use the retin-A at some point? Last question (for now), are there additional benefits from getting multiple sessions, spaced a year apart, with Re:Pair Thank You

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Has anyone had the Fraxel re:pair for melasma or uneven pigmentation. I've had multiple treatments of the regular Fraxel (the new one that doesn't require blue dye) but it's only served as a temporary solution. After about 6 months the pigmentation starts to come back. Although it didn't clear my face completely, what's left is much better than before starting treatment. I would just like to see further improvement. I heard that C02 was the only permanent solution for melasma but most doctors opt against it due to high risks - post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, scarring, etc. Sounds like the new Fraxel C02 minimizes all those risks.. maybe this is my answer? Thanks! Midori

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Has anyone had the Fraxel re:pair for melasma or uneven pigmentation. I've had multiple treatments of the regular Fraxel (the new one that doesn't require blue dye) but it's only served as a temporary solution. After about 6 months the pigmentation starts to come back. Although it didn't clear my face completely, what's left is much better than before starting treatment. I would just like to see further improvement. I heard that C02 was the only permanent solution for melasma but most doctors opt against it due to high risks - post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, scarring, etc. Sounds like the new Fraxel C02 minimizes all those risks.. maybe this is my answer? Thanks! Midori

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Has anyone had the Fraxel re:pair for melasma or uneven pigmentation. I've had multiple treatments of the regular Fraxel (the new one that doesn't require blue dye) but it's only served as a temporary solution. After about 6 months the pigmentation starts to come back. Although it didn't clear my face completely, what's left is much better than before starting treatment. I would just like to see further improvement. I heard that C02 was the only permanent solution for melasma but most doctors opt against it due to high risks - post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, scarring, etc. Sounds like the new Fraxel C02 minimizes all those risks.. maybe this is my answer? Thanks! Midori

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Hi Midori, The Fraxel re:pair is so new that I would wait a few months until better guidelines appear for treating melasma. I would stick with conservative Fraxel re:store treatments until these parameters are established for melasma with the CO2 laser. Good luck. Dr. P

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Hi Dr. P., I have a bad case of solar elastosis and very little collagen left on my arms from years of being in the sun without any protection. I’ve had six Fraxel restore procedure preformed with little success. Would you recommend Fraxel repair to help my arms look better? I am so self conscience of my arms that I keep them cover year round. Thanks, ST

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Hi SharRon, Fraxel re:pair should be more effective than the re:store at skin tightening, but I would advise you to have a small section of one arm test treated before committing to full treatment of both arms. If you respond well to the test area, then have at the treatment. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

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Dr.Persky, What a wonderful person you are to be so nice,kind to answer all these questions..Hooray for Dr. Pesky. kd.

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Hi Karole, And they said that it would be a thankless job. Thank you for your kindness. Dr. P

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