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Fraxel Re:pair Vs TCA Chemical Peel

asked 3 years ago by julesdisl in Water Mill, NY
Latest answer by Michael A. Persky, MD
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I am going to schedule some sort of resurfacing procedure in the next couple of weeks. Fraxel Re:pair looks like a great option. How does it compare to a TCA chemical peel? Also, I am 31 years old with pale but very oily skin and large pores. I have sun damage, some acne scars, fine lines and the beginning of jowl lines. I also have rosacea and a few broken capillaries. Will the Re:pair laser cover these issues better than other options?

3 answers to Fraxel Re:pair Vs TCA Chemical Peel

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Fraxel re:pair Versus TCA Peel

Hi Jules, Fraxel re:pair will address all of your concerns more thoroughly than a TCA peel. The only question of concern is your rosacea, which if is still bothersome after your recovery may require a treatment with a V-beam laser or IPL. I have not had any problems with rosacea following Fraxel re:pair. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fraxel Re:Pair will do better for acne scars and sun damage

Thank you for your question. To get the overall improvement in all those categories you mentioned, the resurfacing procedure with the Fraxel Re:Pair would be a better choice. You are quite young to do this procedure, but based on the needs alone, this seems to be the better choice. The Re:Pair will improve the sun damage, textural changes, and acne scarring. Also, you might get some tightening that might improve the jowl lines as well. Some people believe that it helps with Rosacea, but... more
Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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Laser Resurfacing not advisable for Rosacea

People with rosacea tend to have more sensitive skin. If this is true of you, I would caution you about getting laser resurfacing procedures or deeper chemical peels since they can make your skin more sensitive and worsen rosacea signs and symptoms. I will acknowledge that some people with rosacea can tolerate a skin resurfacing procedure. In general, sensitive rosacea-prone skin responds best to other laser/light devices such as the V-beam pulsed-dye laser and intense pulsed light... more
Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist

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