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Fraxel Repair Vs Erbium Yag Laser: Downtime and Results

What is the difference between the Fraxel Repair and the Erbuim Yag Laser in terms of results (mainly for fine lines, texture, pores, and scars) and downtime?

Asked 38 months ago by FairestOfAll in California
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Fraxel Repair will out perform the Erbium YAG

Hi FairestOfAll We have the Fraxel Repair and 2 different Erbium YAG lasers. For your concerns, the Fraxel repair will win this battle between the 2 lasers. The Fraxel repair penetrates much deeper than the Erbium Laser, so this will yield much better results for scarring, lines, texture and pores. Because the Fraxel laser is a fractionated treatment, small, microscopic islands of "unlasered" skin will be left behind after your treatment. This islands speed the healing process... more
William Groff, DO
San Diego Dermatologist
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Fraxel re:pair verus Erbium Yag Laser for the Treatment of Fine Lines, Texture, Pores, and Scars

Hi Fairest of All, I fully agree with Dr. Groff, he has answered your question beautifully.  Fraxel re:pair is the treatment of choice for your concerns for fine lines, texture, pores, and scars.  Say hello to the Seven Dwarfs. Dr. P,  Los Angeles, CA
Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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