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Fraxel Re:pair Vs. Fraxel Re:store for Reducing Large Pores?
asked 3 years ago by Alexi2008 in Raleigh, North Carolina
Latest answer by Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Question viewed 7,705 times
Tags: age 25-34, cheeks, forehead, nose, female, comparison
Hello, I am a 26 year-old woman with very fair skin (Irish). I have enlarged pores all over my cheeks, nose, and forehead (I struggled with acne/oily skin in my teens and early 20's). fortunatly, my skin is clear now and I don't have any acne scars - just VERY large pores. I saw a dermatologist last week who recommended I have the Fraxel Re:Store procedure (He doesn't offer the Re:Pair). After reading some posts on this site, I am wondering if the Re:Pair procedure might be a better option. Or would it be too....intense? I live in Raleigh, NC and both the Re:Store and Re:pair are offered in the area, so it will just be a matter of whichever will give me the best results. Please advise! thanks, Lexi
5 answers to Fraxel Re:pair Vs. Fraxel Re:store for Reducing Large Pores?
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Fraxel Re:pair for pore size is too aggressive
Talk about going after a fly with a shotgun! Re:pair is far too aggressive to reduce pore size.
In my experience, Fraxel Re:store is the best, with Intense Pulsed Light second. I have also seen nice pore reduction with a light chemical peel series or SilkPeel. All results are temporary, however, so please do these if another problem can also be addressed (fine lines for Re:store, brown and red spots for IPL, etc) in order to get your money's worth.
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Fraxel Re:store best for pores
If your main concern is the size of your pores, Fraxel Re: store is the best choice. Fraxel Re:pair is more aggressive and treats severe conditions, such as bad acne scars, pigmentation and deep wrinkles. Large pores can also be reduced with the help of chemical peels, IPL, and Obagi Nuderm system.
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Both will work, but re:pair is overkill
I have seen improvements with the Fraxel re:pair for pore size which are dramatic, but if you don't need all the other improvements (pigment, scarring, tightening, texture), then stick with something that is less expensive and less downtime like the re:store, Lux 1540, or IPL.
Steve Weiner, MD Facial Plastic Surgeon, Destin, Florida
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Large pores are actually best treated by IPL (intense...
Large pores are actually best treated by IPL (intense pulsed light) treatment.
Fraxel re:pair may give slight improved results, but IPL is the best treatment for pore reduction.
Neil Sadick, MD
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
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Fraxel may not address pore size
Not all patients respond to either laser for pore size. Some do very well with either and the decision is based more on the overall photodamage or acne scar depth.
