Fraxel Re:pair vs TCA Chemical Peel

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”

A: Fraxel re:pair Versus TCA Peel

Michael A. Persky, MD
By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Fraxel Re:Pair will do better for acne scars and sun damage

Don Mehrabi, MD
By Don Mehrabi, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologist

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... more

A: Laser Resurfacing not advisable for Rosacea

Bryan K. Chen, MD
By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

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... more

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