Hi there, I'm interested in Fraxel Repair and consultation is expensive. The receptionist tells me that the Fraxel Repair and Fraxel Restore are the same. Is this correct? Please advise.
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Answer: Fraxel re:store and Fraxel re:pair are Very Different Treatments
In our office, we have done lasers and injected Sculptra at the same time, however we have always done the laser procedures, such as Fraxel first, and then injected Sculptra or other fillers. I just feel it is safer.
From what you are describing, I would use a combination of the Fraxel restore or Fraxel repair in conjunction with a q-switched alexandrite and Vbeam perfecta laser. You have a complicated problem that will best be addressed using multiple lasers. Best of luck, Dr. Groff
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