Fraxel laser surgery recommendation

Fraxel laser is a treatment for textural problems, such as fine lines, sun damage, acne scars, and pigment irregularities (such as melasma, sun spots, and discolored scars). The name Fraxel is a brand name and refers to one type of fractionated resurfacing laser. There are many brand names of fractionated... more

We have had great results treating acne scars in patients with many different skin types.  It takes 4 to 6 treatments but even after one treatment the skin feels softer, looks brighter and has less irregularity. The downtime is minimal with redness and swelling lasting 2 to 5 days but easily covered with... more

Yes, Fraxel works well on uneven brown discoloration (sunspots) and uneven texture from pores or sun damage, and acne scars. Considering the very low down time of Fraxel, it’s amazing that we do see the results that are achieved!

Fraxel works well to improve the texture and tone of the skin, to improve acne scars, to address facial lines, and treat some sun-damaged skin (e.g. brown spots). It is not as useful for rosacea, melasma, or stretch marks. Like most modalities, the treatment's success is dependent on the expertise of the user... more

Fraxel repair works well at making patients look younger. It works well on wrinkles, brown spots, vascular dyschromias, pre-cancer skin lesions, acne scars, surgical scars, and on tightening the lax skin around the eyes and neck.

I moved from another frational resurfacing sysytem to Fraxel several months ago, and the difference in my patients' results have been dramatic. The newest Fraxel system is fast, and pain is definitely reduced. I find it is safe for more skin types. I use Fraxel for aging skin to reduce the fine lines that are... more