Fraxel Repair or Restore for Acne Scars?

I have tried the regular Fraxel and the results are good, but I heard of this new invention, Fraxel Repair, where you undergo the treatment once and get amazing results. My main concern is finding out which would be better for acne scars--the regular Fraxel or Fraxel Repair? Thanks.

2 answers to “Fraxel Repair or Restore for Acne Scars?”

A: Preventing future acne is key to preventing acne scars

Michael Law, MD

I have used laser skin tightening with the Candela Gentlelase Laser with great success for acne scar reduction or removal and skin tightening. In other cases I may actually cut very deep scars out and sew together. Other acne scars can be treated very effectively by fat grafting. The most important factor to... more

A: Fraxel for acne scars depends on the patient

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Frank, Fraxel re:store has been used for the past 4 years in the treatment of acne scars.  It usually takes anywhere from 4 to 8 treatments separated by 2 to 3 weeks each.  The downtime is minimal and the skin remains intact.  It is a gentler, less involved treatment that the new Fraxel... more

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