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Is it safe to have Fraxel laser performed between the eyebrows for acne scars?

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April 2nd, 2015

Fraxel is a great choice

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Yes it is. The Fraxel laser is a great choice for both safety and efficacy when it comes to treating acne scarring.
Joshua L. Fox, MD


Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 22 reviews

March 12th, 2015

Absolutely Safe

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Yes. There are also many other technologies available for the treatment of acne scars.  Many different lasers can be used. 

Roy G. Geronemus, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

March 5th, 2015

Fraxel and scars

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Fraxel is an entirely safe laser for acne and acne scars.  Depending on skin type I perform the Fraxel or eMatrix daily for patients with all types of scars, stretch marks, and wrinkles.  Fraxel is a fabulous laser and it generally takes several treatments a month apart for the full results.  My patients have been thrilled with the results.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with Fraxel laser for the best cosmetic results.

Learn more: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/fraxel-dual-laser

Michele S. Green, MD

Michele S. Green, MD
New York Dermatologist
5.0 out of 5 stars 84 reviews

March 2nd, 2015

Yes, Fraxel Lasers can be used safely between the eyes. The real question is what is the best treatment for your scars.

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Acne scars come in many different forms which include contoured or rolling acne scars, pitted acne scars, box-type acne scars, hypertrophic and keloid acne scars, hypopigmented and hyperpigmented scars.  The right treatment for your scars depends what type of scar is being treated. Please schedule with an expert who has lots of experience, is skilled in all of the options and has many before and after photos of scars that look like your scars the he/she has treated.  
Mark Taylor, MD

Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
4.2 out of 5 stars 18 reviews

March 1st, 2015

EMatrix vs. Fraxel Laser for acne scars

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Our office specializes in acne scar treatments. Around the eyebrows, Fraxel can be performed. We also use the sublative eMatrix treatment for acne scars. We have found the eMatrix to be an excellent alternative to Fraxel. 

Best, 

Dr. Karamanoukian 
Los Angeles

Learn more: http://www.surgery90210.com/cosmetic-dermatology/35/acne-scars.aspx

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 95 reviews

February 28th, 2015

Fraxel laser is perfectly safe for use in between brows for scars

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Yes, this area is routinely included in all my Fraxel cases.  This is safe as long as proper eye protection is in place for you.  Multiple treatments are needed for acne scars and improvement is about 50-60%.  I prefer the Infini for acne scars now.

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Steven F. Weiner, MD

Steven F. Weiner, MD
Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 70 reviews

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