I'm 34 years old and had a consultation for large pores, fine lines, and minor sun damage. The physician stated that his (Venus) Erbium yag laser was just as good, if not better than Fraxel. He went on to say the results were mainly dependent on the user of the device. How true is this?
April 15, 2017
Answer: Erbium versus Fraxel laser The Fraxel and Erbium lasers are very different and each have it's place. The Erbium is much more aggressive and has many more side effects and down time. I much prefer my Fraxel laser for what you are describing. If you have minor sun damage and fine lines and pores that you want treated you will have amazing results with almost no down time. I love the Fraxel laser. I agree that you must find someone very experienced in cosmetic dermatology to obtain the best results!
Helpful
April 15, 2017
Answer: Erbium versus Fraxel laser The Fraxel and Erbium lasers are very different and each have it's place. The Erbium is much more aggressive and has many more side effects and down time. I much prefer my Fraxel laser for what you are describing. If you have minor sun damage and fine lines and pores that you want treated you will have amazing results with almost no down time. I love the Fraxel laser. I agree that you must find someone very experienced in cosmetic dermatology to obtain the best results!
Helpful
October 28, 2018
Answer: Erbium Yag v Fraxel
These are very different lasers and are difficult to compare. The ideal study would be one where one half of the side of the face is treated with one laser and the other side with the other laser. This is unlikely to happen in a IRB approved study due to the inherent differences in the lasers. What you should know is that they are different wavelengths and so their properties are not the same. It is well known scientifically that erbium yag has a higher affinity for water than does CO2 and so it can specifically target the cells you are treating with less collateral damage. That is to say that although both lasers could be set at levels that can scar and burn people, or even levels that you would barely feel, the erbium yag is more efficient at removing tissue precisely. What is best is to keep in mind is that, in the right hands, nice results can be achieved with either laser. The downtime, cost, pain, number of treatments, risks of scarring and pigment changes are different with these lasers and should be discussed with your doctor before treating. It might even be best for you to meet with one doctor with one laser and another with the other laser and ask them the same set of questions, compare prices, amount of pain with the treatment, risks of scarring and discoloration of the skin, downtime for healing and end results. Always ask to see pictures if possible. Preferably ones that are not from the laser companies but rather their own patients. Then ask as many questions as you need to be comfortable you are with 1. the right doctor 2. with the right laser 3.and have the right expectations for your treatment.
Helpful 11 people found this helpful
October 28, 2018
Answer: Erbium Yag v Fraxel
These are very different lasers and are difficult to compare. The ideal study would be one where one half of the side of the face is treated with one laser and the other side with the other laser. This is unlikely to happen in a IRB approved study due to the inherent differences in the lasers. What you should know is that they are different wavelengths and so their properties are not the same. It is well known scientifically that erbium yag has a higher affinity for water than does CO2 and so it can specifically target the cells you are treating with less collateral damage. That is to say that although both lasers could be set at levels that can scar and burn people, or even levels that you would barely feel, the erbium yag is more efficient at removing tissue precisely. What is best is to keep in mind is that, in the right hands, nice results can be achieved with either laser. The downtime, cost, pain, number of treatments, risks of scarring and pigment changes are different with these lasers and should be discussed with your doctor before treating. It might even be best for you to meet with one doctor with one laser and another with the other laser and ask them the same set of questions, compare prices, amount of pain with the treatment, risks of scarring and discoloration of the skin, downtime for healing and end results. Always ask to see pictures if possible. Preferably ones that are not from the laser companies but rather their own patients. Then ask as many questions as you need to be comfortable you are with 1. the right doctor 2. with the right laser 3.and have the right expectations for your treatment.
Helpful 11 people found this helpful