Can Fraxel Cause Extreme, Permanent Scarring Years After Treatment?

Our practice has had the Fraxel laser since its inception and was one of the first three practices in NYC to acquire it about 7 years ago.  We have treated many different types of scars with the Fraxel such as: hypertrophic (raised), spread, hypopigmented (lighter), indented, creased,...

Fraxel Restore utilizes a 1550nm wavelength of light in a fractional pattern to help reduce fine lines, brown spots and improve texture such as acne scars.  The settings of the density of the fractional pattern and the energy (millijoules) which corresponds to the depth of effect, are...

The settings used on Fraxel vary significantly from physician to physician. The Restore settings can be 10 to 30 mJ for power and these energies are adjusted based on tolerance and depth of lines. There are times that we increase the energy to much higher for deep wrinkles and acne scars. The...

For an elective procedure it is always best to create the safest condition. It would be prudent to finish the course of Accutane and wait six months, at least, and then have the Fraxel, whether, Fraxel Resotre or Repair

We have used both the SmoothBeam and Fraxel Restore lasers for years and the Fraxel Restore is excellent at reducing pore size. SmoothBeam laser works great on acne but it does not stimulate collagen as well as Fraxel and therefore does not shrink pores or reduce wrinkles as well.

You should check with your doctor who is treating you if you can resume your Retin-A. Your skin can react differently depending on the treatment levels used by your doctor. You may need to avoid the medicine for a week after the Fraxel and not use it for a week or more prior to the Fraxel and...