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Fraxel Repair Vs Erbium Yag Laser: Downtime and Results

asked 3 years ago by FairestOfAll in California
Latest answer by Michael A. Persky, MD
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Tags: comparison

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?

2 answers to Fraxel Repair Vs Erbium Yag Laser: Downtime and Results

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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
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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

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