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Laser Genesis Vs. Fraxel - What's the Difference?
asked 1 year ago by rebeccaoo in richmond
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: comparison, opinion, recommendation, technology
Does anyone know the difference in Laser Genesis and Fraxel treatments?
2 answers to Laser Genesis Vs. Fraxel - What's the Difference?
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Laser Genesis
Fraxel is semi-ablative, drilling holes from 400-1000 microns deep, the Laser Genesis doesn’t drill any holes, there is just a microvascular effect and collagen remodeling. Fractional is more aggressive, but a bigger result. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Fraxel and Laser Genesis are Different Types of Laser Treatment
Laser genesis and Fraxel are two different kinds of lasers. They fall into the category of ablative lasers and Non-Ablative lasers. In Greek, to ablate means to destroy (or burn). Non-ablative does not burn. Thus, ablative lasers burn the superficial layer of the skin, or micro-zones of superficial and
deep layers, and cause the skin to repair itself. Non-ablative lasers put heat into a layer of the skin, and trick the skin to repair collagen (or constrict capillaries that cause redness),...
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Keith Denkler, MD
Marin Plastic Surgeon
Marin Plastic Surgeon