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7 Fraxel Treatments Without Much Success - What Now?
asked 1 year ago by ireland1545 in ireland
Latest answer by Jordana Gilman, MD
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Tags: back, options, sun damage
I have completed 7 fraxel treatments on my back for severe sun damage without much success (maybe some fading). It has now been suggested to me that we start with IPL. Fraxel goes deeper whereas IPL treats superficial surface area - is this correct? Does this sound like the correct action to be taking?
3 answers to 7 Fraxel Treatments Without Much Success - What Now?
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Treating sun damage: Fraxel or IPL?
I am assuming that you had Fraxel re:store, because Fraxel re:store is safe to use on any area of the body while Fraxel re:pair has a slight risk of scarring if used on areas other than the face. I am also assuming that when you say sun damage you mean brown spots and freckling. The best treatment for freckling and brown sun spots is IPL, or intense pulsed light. This treatment specifically targets the pigment, and only the pigment. Fraxel re:store will help improve...
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Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Fraxel laser vs. IPL for brown spots on the back from sun damage
The Fraxel Restore is safe for the back as the Fraxel repair may be too risky for that location. The energy settings can be decreased on the Fraxel Restore to effect a more superficial treatment and the density can be increased to treat more surface area per treatment. The restore is done as a series of treatments several weeks apart. There is minimal downtime although there may be some flaking of skin, redness and slight swelling. The IPL is a light source that can lighten brown...
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Fraxel for Sun Damage on Back
How well the Fraxel laser works depends on many factors, including the patient's skin, condition being treated, and laser settings or the "aggressiveness" of the treatment. Both IPL and Fraxel can work well for superficial pigmentation and freckles. The Faxel laser can be adjusted to penetrate more deeply into the skin than the IPL can, but most sun damage on the back can probably be effectively treated with either.
Timothy G. Rodgers, MD
Dallas Dermatologist
Dallas Dermatologist