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Fraxel Re : Store
asked 1 year ago by suu-le in Fountain Valley,CA.92708
Latest answer by John Burns, MD
Question viewed 220 times
Tags: arms, face, sun spots
I have had the fraxel restore four times for my sun spots. My face still has it with 40% less than the initial. When I returned, the doctor said I have to wait two months befor it takes its affect. So, is the doctor telling the truth or is she conning me? Are the treatments to fix the sun spot or will melasma disappear?
4 answers to Fraxel Re : Store
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Fraxel Re:Store and Melasma
Make sure your doctor has the Fraxel Re:Store Dual laser which has an additional wavelength. In addition to the standard Erbium wavelength (1550 nm), the Fraxel Re:Store Dual has a more superficial Thulium wavelength (1927 nm). The additional wavelength is much more effective in treating dyschromia (skin discoloration). It is especially effective in treating brown discoloration such as melasma.
Additionally, melasma, even when effectively treated, can reoccur...
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John Burns, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Combination Therapy in Treatment of Melasma and Sun Damage
In my experience, Fraxel re:store is most effective in the treatment of depressed acne scarring. I have used it on occasion for hyperpigmentation and melasma, but I have found it not to be appropriate as a treatment for everyone. The first factor to consider is the nature of your pigmentation; is it truly melasma, or is it sun damage? At this time there is no cure for melasma, and I have found it is a combination of therapies (lasers combined with corrective skincare programs and proper...
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Frances Jang, MD
Vancouver Dermatologic Surgeon
Vancouver Dermatologic Surgeon
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Fraxel Restore effective for brown spots
Fraxel Restore is very effective for sun spots or lentigines. Melasma, on the other hand, is very difficult to improve. Over the years, physicians have used chemical peels, intense pulsed light, bleaching cream, and lasers to improve Melasma. Melasma tends to come back if one does not follow a strict regimen of sun protection and bleaching cream before and after treatments.
I have had the most success with Fraxel restore for Melasma. However, each...
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Margaret Mann, MD
Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon
Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon
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Fraxel restore and Brown Spot Treatment
Hi Suu-le,
Fraxel restore will help with brown spots from the sun. It is important to protect your skin from the sun with sun block, clothing, and avoidance, especially with melasma. Fraxel Dual is very effective at treating brown spots and is among the best laser treatments for melasma. Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
