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Fraxel repair vs. Pixel laser - which works better on acne scars?

Hi, I'm interested in getting some laser resurfacing done on my face and I'm thinking about going with the Pixel laser. How well does the pixel laser work on acne scarring? What's the recommended amount of times needed?  Does Pixel work better than Fraxel repair?


Asked by: scubasteve
Winter Park, FL USA

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October 10, 2008

Fraxel re:pair has been impressive with acne scars

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

Hi scubasteve,

I have had very good experience with treating my patients acne scarring with Fraxel re:pair.  I have not had any experience with Pixel, but from those who have, I have heard that it is not as effective as the re:pair.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

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October 9, 2008

probably neither

Joel Schlessinger, MD
Joel Schlessinger, MD
Board Certified
Dermatologist

In my opinion, acne scars are a very challenging problem and most patients do poorly with laser treatments.  Sometimes, just a visit to a good dermatologist can do more than any laser.  The biggest thing that I see when people come in for a laser consult is that they haven't gotten their acne under control.  Doing a laser without getting the underlying problem fixed is the worst thing that you can do.

Lasers work for a very limited type of acne scarring and usually provide no more than about 20 to 30% improvement at best.  Fillers, on the other hand, can provide some real improvement.  Make sure you are getting the right thing as 80% plus of patients who come to me for laser for acne scars end up doing something different (and loving it!).

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