What is the difference between Fraxel Dual & Fraxel Restore? What is best to minimize fine lines, pores, blood vessels by nose?

Fraxel Restore Dual is two lasers in one: an erbium laser which can treat fine lines, skin texture, acne scars, and more, and a thulium laser which can treat brown spots and skin pigmentation very well. For broken blood vessels, a better option would most likely be IPL (intense pulsed light) or V-beam (a pulsed dye laser). The best thing to do would be to visit a board-certified dermatologist for an in-person consultation, during which they can evaluate your skin and come up with a custom treatment plan that addresses all of your concerns. We offer over 40 lasers at my practice in San Diego in order to ensure that each patient can receive a customized treatment plan that will work best for their individual skin needs. 

Fraxel Restore and Fraxel Dual both have a laser which produces what we call 1550 light.  It is a moderate laser in that healing is a few days and there are few side effects.  It is great for fine lines, pigment, pores, acne scars, texture and photo damage.  Fraxel Dual has a second laser built in which produces 1927 light.  This laser excels at reduction of surface pigment such as age spots.  It is also FDA approved for reduction of precancers.  The Fraxel Dual gives the physician the option of using 1550 or 1927 or a combination of the two for the best result for the individual patient. Flexibility in the choice of lasers, energy and treatment levels allows customizing.  I favor the Fraxel Dual for that reason.

The fraxel dual/restore are the same thing , they are nonablative erbium/thulium lasers.  the repair is co2 laser and is ablative.  I suggest you speak to your physician if you are considering either to determine what is best.  Dr. Emer.