Hi Pinkberry, Now I have a craving for yogurt! As to your question, I fully agree with Dr. Weiner (who has a great deal of experience with Fraxel re:pair), and Dr. Shah. As with any procedure, you want to make sure that the benefits outweigh the risks. The more that your acne scarring... more
Is Fraxel Re:Pair safe for Asian skin?
Hi, I am Chinese and am concerned about having Fraxel re:pair treatment for my acne scars due to pigmentation issues. Has anyone seen good results on Asian skin without Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)?
Are the results permanent? I've heard good things about a machine from Korea called Collagen fractionated co2, anyone know about this one? Any information would be appreciated, thanks.
2 answers to “Is Fraxel Re:Pair safe for Asian skin?”
A: I have done Asian Skin with the Repair
Asains are more at risk for hyperpigmentation with any type of laser. The settings need to be decreased slightly and hydoquinones need to be used before and after the procedure for several weeks. Acne scars are always tough, so at least 2 treatments should be planned because the doctor will be... more
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6 Oct 2008
I generally have not seen PIH (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in asian skin as long as it has been lightened prior to treatment and then cooled effectively post treatment. Fractionated CO2 ( repair, active/deep fx, mixto or DOT) modalities are all very useful in the removal of acne scars. The results can be much better than the older fractional technologies. I have not heard of the Korean machine. Hope that helps.