Best CO2 laser resurfacing

Is there a difference between the UltraPulse CO2 laser and Fraxel or Pixel lasers? I'm confused by all the different names and think the doctor will try to sell me on whatever machine he has- without it necessarily being the best for me. How can I know I'm doing the best treatment?

4 answers to “Best CO2 laser resurfacing”

A: There is a definite difference between fractional resurfaicng and CO2 laser resurfacing

By Scott Trimas, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

There is a definite difference between fractional resurfaicng and CO2 laser resurfacing. The CO2 laser is an excellent treatment option for deeper wrinkles, acne scarring and sun damaged skin. The fractional treatments taken the typical CO2 laser and lower the power density and spread out the beam so some of... more

A: You want to go to someone you trust

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

There are a lot of different lasers out there. Essentially for resurfacing, there are two lasers out there: CO2 and Erbium. CO2 allows you to be more aggressive and you can vary the degree of this to fit anyone. Lumenis and their Active FX/Deep FX is the best in my opinion and in the opinion of the most... more

A: Differences Between Lasers

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Mo, Dr. Fincher has explained the different lasers very well. Of the fractionated lasers, Fraxel re:pair is the most effective clinically proven laser with more than 27 scientific articles in peer reviewed scientific journals, while the closest competitor had 1 (as of June 2008). You need to... more

A: There are many types of lasers and you have to do your homework

By Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD - Los Angeles Dermatologic surgeon

There are a lot of laser devices out these days and you do have to do your homework to keep things straight. There are basically 3 categories of lasers: 1) Fully ablative that includes CO2 and Erbium lasers, 2) Fractional Ablative lasers that include Fraxel Repair, Lumenis Total Fx (these are both... more

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Nayyar Mallick
1 post
4 Dec 2008

It doesn't give me the comparison of the effecacy/ and the end results of the ablative and none ablative treatment results. which treatment is better Fraxel repair or fraxel restore or pixel or CO2?

jackie22
14 posts
6 Dec 2008

they say Fraxel repair not the restore.

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VickyMac
1 post
11 Dec 2008

What is Titan? Is it in one of three categories of lasers?

Tiffiany
1 post
9 Dec 2008

What is the difference between the fractional co2 and the pixel laser and the Dot laser?

purdyme
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10 Feb 2009

I had the CO2 several years ago. It is the best thing I have ever done for myself in my life time. My face swelled up like a pig, and I was very red for a week, as well as staying in for about 2 weeks...but, it took 15 years off my face and ALL my lines were gone! My skin also tightened as if I had a face lift. Save your money and time towards the real deal... the CO2! There are NO regrets and I am very hard to please :)