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Fraxel Restore Results of Acne Scarring?

I had my first fraxel restore treatment done in the middle of june. one month later i got my second treatment and then followed three more every two weeks. I haven't seen much results but is it because its only been one month since my last treatment? should i wait further months to see more results with the acne scarring? The settings were on close to or if not the highest because i asked them to.

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by CapeCodKwassa

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Fraxel results timeline for acne scars

What happens inside the skin when you receive a fraxel reStore treatment is something like tiny controlled wounds at a very specific depth, 'dialed in" by your medical esthetician or nurse. During the first week, exfoliation occurs which helps improve skin texture. At the same time, a wound healing response takes place which stimulates the production of skin proteins like collagen, which helps to smooth skin texture and minimize scars. This process can vary from one patient to another, but... more

Fraxel restore and Fraxel repair for Acne Scars

Hi CapeCod, Prior to fractionated CO2 lasers, Fraxel restore was the best fractioned laser to treat acne scars. It does take a series of many treatments to see moderate improvement, and it does take some time (months) for collagen to form improving the acne scars. More than the improvement in scarring, we have seen that a series of Fraxel restore treatments greatly diminishes active acne outbreaks. Unfortunately, you cannot have enough Fraxel restore treatments to equal the... more

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CapeCodKwassa
8 months ago

Thanks for your feedback Doctor. Why wouldn't my dermatologist (Dr. Jeffrey Dover) of Skincare Physicians do fraxel repair instead for me? It makes no sense, especially since he has such a respectful name for himself. I paid $1500 per treatment. You are a doctor yourself, what do you recommend i say or do if i don't see much by the 3rd month? I'm a college student who struggles with this insecurity and its hurts my social life. It makes me so depressed. Please help me

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