In Theory, Does Fraxel Repair or Restore Help with Burn Scars?

I keep hearing mixed reports on Fraxel Laser (Restore) and Fraxel Repair results for burn scars. On one hand, I have seen pictures of burn scars significantly reduced, yet I have also been told that Fraxel, in theory, should make the scars from burns worse.

Could someone please help clear this up? I appreciate that it may not remove the scarring completely but in theory, should it help or not? Does anyone know of any research with Fraxel and burn scars? Failing that has anyone any other suggestions. The scarring (mild but very noticable) runs about an inch from the lower eyelash downwards.

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Peter Hewitt 1 in uk

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Fraxel Repair for Burn Scars

You are on the right track. Fraxel Repair CO2 is one of the most well-respected fractional "ablative" lasers on the market. Ablative lasers actually vaporize tiny columns of tissue so your scar area would be physically reduced by a small percentage. By feathering into the uninjured tissue area you would also likely see a lessening of the demarcation between the two areas ( injured and healthy). Burn scars are typically more resistant to improvement than other injury scarring... more

Nissan Pilest, MD

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Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon

Both Fraxel Repair and Active/Deep FX help

I am happy to report that both Fraxel Repair and Lumenis Active/Deep FX have been used successfully in burn scars. Dr Jill Waibel has done quite a bit of research and work on this, and I was a blinded investigator for one of the studies that is in process of being published. The results were amazing.

Fraxel repair and Burn Scars

Hi Alexander, Sorry that you have suffered from facial burns. Total FX and Fraxel repair have been able to help diminish the untoward appearance of burn scars. Choose your treating physician most carefully. Good luck and be well. Dr. P