How Effective is Fraxel Repair for Dynamic Wrinkles?

You might benefit more by using a filler. The thing is, Fraxel repair laser technology is great when it comes
to treating acne scars. It is also superb for non-dynamic wrinkles, however in the instance of dynamic
wrinkles, I would advise going with botulinium toxins in the upper face and dermal fillers in the lower face.
Pertaining to your issue, these neuromodulators should never be used because you are going to need those
muscles to eat and speak.

Hi TK,

Fraxel repair laser is excellent for the treatment of acne scars and non-dynamic wrinkles.  Dynamic wrinkles are best treated with botulinium toxins.  In the area of your concern, these neuromodulators should not be used as you need those muscles to be active for eating, speaking, and not drooling.  You may benefit from fillers.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

Dynamic rhytids refer to wrinkles caused by muscles of facial expression.  In the upper third of the face, these are evident as transverse lines on the forehead (frontalis muscle), lines between the eyebrows (corregator and procerus muscles), and crow's feet (lateral orbicularis oculi muscle).  While a resurfacing laser could help, these respond best to a chemodenervation agent (Botox) or a browlift where these muscles are surgically weakened. However, the lines you describe, lateral to the nasolabial folds, do respond to laser resurfacing.  While traditional CO2 would give an excellent result, there is a long healing time and oftentimes a waxy appearance to the skin.  The Fraxel Re:Pair would also give an excellent result with a shorter healing time and the neck could also be treated; thereby eliminating the telltale "line of demarcation" between the face and neck.