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Which Laser Treatment is Best for Facial Rejuvenation and Skin Tightening?

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LCB--Jul 15, 2008

I am planning on having skin resurfacing done. I am 45 with lax skin and a few acne scars, jowls. My goal is skin tightening (within reason), skin rejuvenation, and just overall healthier look. I have been to 2 doctors- one said he would use the Active FX (this is his strongest laser) and the other suggested Fraxel repair (i have had 2 fraxel restore with some improvement). Which of these two treatments is the most aggressive? What is the typical price point for them, if you know?

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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 161 Reviews
Answered on May 16, 2016
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 125 Reviews
Answered on Jul 26, 2023
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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answered on Jan 22, 2019
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 230 Reviews
Answered on Dec 17, 2015
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Dr. Lawrence Kass, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Kass, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
4.8 | 339 Reviews
Answered on Aug 15, 2011
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Dr. David Rankin, MD
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Dr. David Rankin, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 460 Reviews
Answered on Aug 6, 2014
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Dr. Michael A. Persky, MD
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Dr. Michael A. Persky, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 72 Reviews
Answered on Aug 5, 2008
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Dr. Scott Trimas, MD
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Dr. Scott Trimas, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 50 Reviews
Answered on Jun 22, 2015
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Dr. Raja Mohan, MD
Dr. Raja Mohan, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Oct 14, 2024
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Dr. Dennis Gross, MD
Dr. Dennis Gross, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Apr 7, 2020
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