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Fraxel Repair

What it is: an ablative fractionated laser treatment designed for intensive resurfacing of aged or damaged skin.

What it addresses:

Fraxel Repair is often used to treat:

- Wrinkles
- Irregular skin texture
- Sun spots and age spots
- Redness (vascular dyschromia)

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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.

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October 7, 2008

Pinkberry?

Michael A. Persky, MD
Michael A. Persky, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

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 troubles you, then the more you stand to gain, but with the knowledge that post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a risk.  If the scars don't bother you that much, then it is not worth the risk.  Now I'm off for some yogurt!  Good luck, and be well.

Dr. P

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October 6, 2008

I have done Asian Skin with the Repair

Steven Weiner, MD
Steven Weiner, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

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 using lower settings than on lighter skin.  Hyperpigmentation is usually reversible with hydroquinones if it does occur after a laser procedure.  I don't know about the Korean machine.

Steve Weiner, MD

Facial Plastic Surgery

Destin, Florida

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October 6, 2008

Fractionated CO2 can be a useful option in Asian Skin

Sachit Shah
Sachit Shah

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.

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