Is Fraxel Restore Good for Facial Skin Tightening?

Can fraxel restore tighten facial skin? How many treatments does one need to see results? How much down time?

Asked 42 months ago by Lexy13 in stockton, ca
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Fraxel smooths texture and fine lines, but does not lift sagging skin

Fraxel re:store continues to "wow" patients with its success in improving photoaging of the skin with minimal social downtime (swelling for 1-3 days). It lightens dark spots, helps crows feet, improves fine lines, diminishes pore openings and helps acne scars. Best of all, it can be used on almost all skin types. While many consider the improvement a "tightening" effect, it is really a smoothing effect. Volumetric filling and Thermage or Titan might be better... more
Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist
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