I have been hesitating between fraxel restore and repair. After reading some feedback, I have noticed that many people do not get remarkable results with the old version of fraxel. Now, with the new version of fraxel repair, I have become aware that the risk of getting scars and dark spots on the face is higher.
It has been almost 6 months of researching any procedure that will finally help my skin but I am still so confused! I am a 27 years old, latin (light tan), with minimun wrinkles under my eyes and small but many acne scars spread all over my face, some hyperpigmentation from sun exposure and most importantly, medium size pores next to my nose. Bottom line, I want to improve the overall look of my skin.
Would any Fraxel lasers help me? Please, I would appreciate if somebody can help me decide. I live in south Florida, and I am also in need of a good doctor that will perform this procedure. Thank you!
Answer: Fraxel restore may be a better option for acne scars in light hispanic skin
Both types of Fraxel, the restore and repair, will smooth the skin and decrease acne scars. You mention you have a few wrinkles, too, but not many. The repair is quite aggressive and may be more than you need. It also has much more downtime and a higher risk of discoloration, especially in someone of your skin color. In the right hands, the restore can give great results.
It smooths and refreshes the skin, and smooths acne scars. It is also safer option for darker skin types, with much less risk of discoloration and no reported scarring. You will only have 2-3 days of downtime but you will need to have 4-6 treatments. You need to see an experienced dermatologist who can look at your skin and evaluate your scars so you can determine which is the best option for you.
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Answer: Fraxel restore may be a better option for acne scars in light hispanic skin
Both types of Fraxel, the restore and repair, will smooth the skin and decrease acne scars. You mention you have a few wrinkles, too, but not many. The repair is quite aggressive and may be more than you need. It also has much more downtime and a higher risk of discoloration, especially in someone of your skin color. In the right hands, the restore can give great results.
It smooths and refreshes the skin, and smooths acne scars. It is also safer option for darker skin types, with much less risk of discoloration and no reported scarring. You will only have 2-3 days of downtime but you will need to have 4-6 treatments. You need to see an experienced dermatologist who can look at your skin and evaluate your scars so you can determine which is the best option for you.
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October 3, 2008
Answer: Repair more effective, fewer treatments The fraxel repair is a fractionated CO2 laser and the original Fraxel Restore is a lighter more gentle laser. Because of this, the Repair works faster with fewer treatments ( usually 1-2) but has more downtime. The recovery is usually 5 days of redness, mild swelling versus 1-2 days of mild redness with the Restore or comparable lasers. The more gentle Restore would normally require about 5 treatments for significant acne scars. Both are good options for obtaining improvement in scars, but you should also consider the following. Acne scars come in many different shapes and types. When I treat a patient with scars I usually perform combinations of treatments to treat the different types of scars. These can include surgical removal, excision, of scars, focal treatment with TCA and then laser resurfacing. Fillers such as Radiesse can then be used to fill any residual scars. Make sure you see a doctor who treats a lot of acne scars and who offers you a combination approach so that you can maximize your results.
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October 3, 2008
Answer: Repair more effective, fewer treatments The fraxel repair is a fractionated CO2 laser and the original Fraxel Restore is a lighter more gentle laser. Because of this, the Repair works faster with fewer treatments ( usually 1-2) but has more downtime. The recovery is usually 5 days of redness, mild swelling versus 1-2 days of mild redness with the Restore or comparable lasers. The more gentle Restore would normally require about 5 treatments for significant acne scars. Both are good options for obtaining improvement in scars, but you should also consider the following. Acne scars come in many different shapes and types. When I treat a patient with scars I usually perform combinations of treatments to treat the different types of scars. These can include surgical removal, excision, of scars, focal treatment with TCA and then laser resurfacing. Fillers such as Radiesse can then be used to fill any residual scars. Make sure you see a doctor who treats a lot of acne scars and who offers you a combination approach so that you can maximize your results.
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